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Ref #:
W137830
Department
Design
City
New York
State/Province
New York
Country
United States
Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $62500 – $146000 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.
Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, flexible working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.
Pay Range Max
146000
Pay Range Min
62500
Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren’s reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company’s brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world’s most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview Key member of the Children’s Concept Design team responsible for development and creative communication of seasonal concepts to key internal partners in design, merchandising, and licensing. The concept designer is responsible for helping build seasonal rigs that drive the aesthetic direction for the apparel collections. This role will also be responsible for driving the visual presentation of finished product in the showroom at the conclusion of each season. This individual will be a part of the overall design research, styling as well as the management of outward facing brand presentation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Concept Team and senior creative leaders to build seasonal rigs for Boys/Girls/Baby as needed, including conducting research, gathering inspiration as required.
- Responsible for the creation of seasonal conceptual presentations in partnering with Concept Team Members
- Extensive image research to come up with moods/ themes/ inspiration
- Pulling of vintage garments, accessories, textiles, and design garments from internal Ralph Lauren Library and cage
- Utilize the Ralph Lauren Library for digital and physical seasonal research
- Inspiration shopping for vintage/ new garments/ textiles/ accessories, etc
- Research trends, print, color and silhouette to drive seasonal direction
- Work with fabric and trim teams to build initial color palate and fabric boards
- Position will own creation, distribution, and updating of Seasonal Color Palettes for Boys/Girls/Baby
- Will be responsible for overseeing and Day to Day communication of Special Projects
- Will be responsible for Day-to-Day communication of Children’s licensees areas. Own and Provide best in class research through imagery, competitive shopping, vintage procurement for style and fabric inspiration
- Partner with print & graphics teams on seasonal concept direction
- Act as point person for respective concepts – ensuring key product message and other design direction is prioritized *
- Position will own creation, distribution, and updating of Seasonal Color Palettes for Boys/Girls/Baby
- Work with internal design teams to keep alignment across Polo Family of Brands
- Collaborate with product design teams on creating seasonal concept protos Job Title: Concept Designer and Special Projects, Children’s Manager: Noelle Daly, Head of Concept Design and Brand Direction, Children’s Division: Children’s Position Status: Exempt Department: Design Location: 650 Madison
- Help maintain organization of rig room and showroom
- Assist in styling for marketing and advertising initiatives as well as special projects, as n
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- Deep understanding of Ralph Lauren aesthetic
- Highly collaborative with cross functional partners
- Experience working with brand in a creative capacity (design, brand presentation, styling, creative communication)
- Experience working with Adobe suites including XD
- Strong creative communication skills
- Strong relationship building skills with creative / design teams
Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.
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