Interior Design Associate

Ralph Lauren; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation in New York is seeking an interior design support role for the Architecture and Design Studio to assist with decorative elements for new store projects. You will help source items, coordinate vendors, and track progress from purchase to installation.

The candidate will read architectural drawings, support inspiration boards, and collaborate with architects and design managers on layouts, while maintaining budgets and records.

Qualifications

• Education/Degree in interior design or related field.
• 1-3 years’ experience in interior design and/or store development, preferably in retail.
• Highly organized and proactive individual, capable of multi-tasking within a fast-paced environment.
• Able to read and understand architectural/construction drawings and sketch/diagram space plans and fixture layouts.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• AutoCAD and/or SketchUp proficiency a plus.
• Ability to source and select decorative items.
• Budget tracking and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports sourcing and selection of decorative items.
• Visit showrooms to find appropriate samples for projects.
• Visit vendors to monitor progress on furniture fabrication and/or antique refurbishment.
• Track decorative items from point of purchase through delivery.
• Support and assists with inspiration boards that illustrate design concepts.
• Partner with architects and Interior Design Manager on store layouts.
• Archive decorative materials and maintain project records/specs.
• Support and assist with new store decorative installations and renovations.
• Maintain project interior design budgets.

Skills

Budget tracking

Project management

Organizational skills

Reading architectural drawings

Education

Education/Degree in interior design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

SketchUp

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.

Supports the selection, coordination, purchasing and installation of store decorative elements for Ralph Lauren Architecture and Design Studio

• Supports sourcing and selection of decorative items
• Visit showrooms to find appropriate samples for projects
• Visit vendors to monitor progress on furniture fabrication and/or antique refurbishment
• Track decorative items from point of purchase through delivery
• Support and assists with inspiration boards that illustrate design concepts
• Partner with architects and Interior Design Manager on store layouts
• Archive decorative materials and maintain project records/specs
• Support and assist with new store decorative installations and renovations
• Maintain project interior design budgets

Salary range: $62,000 - $90,000 annually.

• Education/Degree in interior design or related field
• Preferred 1-3 years’ experience in interior design and/or store development, preferably in retail industry or high-end residential
• Highly organized and proactive individual, capable of multi-tasking within a fast-paced environment
• Able to read and understand architectural/construction drawings and sketch/diagram space plans and fixture layouts
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD and/or SketchUp proficiency a plus
• Ability to source and select decorative items
• Budget tracking and project management skills