Design Assistant, Purple Label Footwear

Ralph Lauren; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren is seeking an Assistant Designer for the Purple Label Men's Footwear line. The ideal candidate will assist in designing seasonal collections with a focus on strong technical design and detail orientation. This role requires a Bachelor's degree preferably in Footwear Design, along with relevant experience in luxury footwear, making it an exciting opportunity for passionate designers to contribute to a prestigious brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience in footwear design, ideally in luxury category.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of seasonal men's footwear collections.
• Prepare and update detailed tech packs and spec sheets.
• Maintain a footwear library including trims and materials.

Skills

Footwear design

Technical design

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Footwear Design

Accessory Design

Industrial Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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
Assistant Designer, Purple Label Men's Footwear will assist and support the Purple Label Design Lead with daily functions from initial concept design through to production. This role will have a strong focus on technical design and development. Looking for a designer who has excitement and passion for the Purple Label brand and men's footwear as a category. Candidate should be extremely detail oriented with strong technical knowledge of footwear construction and materials.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of seasonal men's footwear collections
• Create hand sketches, digital renderings and technical drawings
• Prepare and update detailed tech packs, spec sheets and cads for factory communication
• Seasonally compile trend and competitor research
• Assist in designing for special projects outside of the seasonal design calendar
• Prep samples and protos for review, take notes in design meetings and capture all updates to designs
• Follow seasonal design calendar, ensuring samples are on time for each step of design process
• Maintain a footwear library including trims, materials, protos, samples and vintage inspiration
• Support Design Lead in other areas of Purple Label design when calendar allows

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Footwear Design, Accessory Design, Industrial Design or a related field preferred
• Experience in footwear design, ideally within the luxury category
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, 3D rendering skills a plus
• Working knowledge of footwear construction, materials and production methods
• Excellent visual, verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and work on multiple seasons at once
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Passion for craftsmanship, heritage design, luxury aesthetics and the Purple Label brand #LI-CE1