Interior Design Manager

Ralph Lauren; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Architecture and Design Studio seeks a senior designer responsible for selecting, coordinating and installing decorative elements across retail spaces. You will curate concepts, manage lifecycles from procurement to installation, and collaborate with architecture, store design, merchandising and visual teams to bring the brand vision to life.

The role requires a strong interior design background, superb project management, and proficiency in CAD/SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite,

Qualifications

• Interior design background through education and/or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 3 full strategic performance cycles experience in interior design or store development luxury retail or high‑end residential.
• Strong organizational and proactive project management capabilities.
• Technical proficiency in Architectural/construction drawing interpretation.
• Space planning and layout visualization.
• Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• AutoCAD and/or SketchUp (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Source and evaluate decorative elements.
• Manage budgets effectively.
• Build collaborative relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present innovative design concepts through inspiration boards.
• Research, source, and select decorative elements that align with brand aesthetic.
• Manage decorative items lifecycle from procurement through installation.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with architecture, store design, merchandising, and visual teams.
• Maintain comprehensive archives of decorative materials and project specifications.
• Lead new store decorative installations and renovation projects.
• Develop and oversee project budgets.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships to ensure cost‑effective solutions.

Skills

Project management

Drawing interpretation

Space planning

Layout visualization

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Interior design background

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job 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.

Responsible for the selection, coordination and installation of all decorative elements for Ralph Lauren Architecture and Design Studio. Collaborates with the Ralph Lauren Architecture and Design Studio team to curate, coordinate, and implement decorative elements that bring our brand vision to life across retail spaces, while demonstrating functional expertise in design and project management. This position supports the Ralph Lauren vision by creating inspiring retail environments while maintaining operational excellence.

• Develop and present innovative design concepts through inspiration boards
• Research, source, and select decorative elements that align with brand aesthetic
• Manage decorative items lifecycle from procurement through installation
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with architecture, store design, merchandising, and visual teams
• Maintain comprehensive archives of decorative materials and project specifications
• Lead new store decorative installations and renovation projects
• Develop and oversee project budgets
• Build and maintain vendor relationships to ensure cost‑effective solutions

• Interior design background through education and/or relevant work experience
• Minimum 3 full strategic performance cycles experience in interior design or store development luxury retail or high‑end residential
• Strong organizational and proactive project management capabilities
• Technical proficiency in:
  • Architectural/construction drawing interpretation
  • Space planning and layout visualization
  • Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
  • AutoCAD and/or SketchUp (preferred)
  • Demonstrated ability to:
    • Lead multiple projects in a dynamic environment
    • Source and evaluate decorative elements
    • Manage budgets effectively
    • Build collaborative relationships across teams