Design Assistant , Polo Boys Knits

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.

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Assist in the daily responsibilities of the Polo Boy’s Knits Design team from initial concepts, research, and development through line completion and stock production.

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• Sketch in Illustrator/Photoshop - flat sketches, CADs, layouts, line sheets, graphics, logos, trims
• Create, organize, manage and distribute line sheets for design presentations and global adoptions.
• Obtain and coordinate information between interdepartmental colleagues to achieve all design calendar deadlines and milestones.
• Work in PLM system - inserting and updating images, input info on BOMs
• Organize information, presentation boards, palettes, research, samples
• Research market and competitors
• Attend fittings and work with Technical Design team
• Extensively research tear sheets, mood images, trends, prints, colors, and silhouettes each season
• Assist in creating inspiring design presentation boards each season
• Sketch detailed flats in Photoshop and/or Illustrator
• CAD/render sketches with patterns, prints, and color in Photoshop and/or Illustrator
• Create, assist, and complete all design handoffs/tech packs
• Update sketches and CADs as changes occur in the line and update design board
• Assist in reviewing/approving incoming production samples, strike-offs, dips, and design submits
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the line/responsible for tracking/updating changes
• Attend all fittings and partner with PD/Technical team on all sketch and BOM updates
• Collaborate with all design teams and cross-functional teams throughout the design process
• Support day to day of all design functions

Salary range: $50,000 - $75,550 annually,

• Degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred
• Passion for active/performance/sustainable/innovative design
• Working knowledge of PLM systems
• Excellent computer skills - Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, AI and 3D design proficiency a plus
• Excellent organizational skills - must be able to communicate clearly and professionally
• Understanding of garment construction and cut and sew knit fabrications.
• Affinity and passion for RL Brand
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design preferred
• Technical skill requirements: Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
• Proficient in computer aided sketching and illustration
• Design, color, and aesthetic sensibility
• PLM experience a plus
• Works with sense of urgency and ability to complete tasks with speed, ease, and accuracy
• Excellent organization skills with ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication and follow-up skills: verbal and handwritten