Knitwear Design Assistant - Trends & Tech Packs

Ralph Lauren Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation in New York, NY is seeking a Design Assistant for Polo Women's Sweaters to provide administrative, technical, and creative support to the Sweater Design team during seasonal development. You will assist with research, sketches, design documentation, PLM data entry, and collaboration with overseas partners to bring concepts to life.

This internship or entry-level position requires familiarity with sweater design, yarns, and knitting techniques, proficiency in Adobe

Qualifications

• Internship or prior apparel design experience preferred.
• Familiarity with sweater design, yarns, knitting techniques, and garment construction.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign/XD.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design team throughout the seasonal product development process, from concept through production.
• Assist with research on trends, silhouettes, yarns, construction techniques, patterns, textures, trims.
• Maintain seasonal inspiration, research, and design archives.
• Create and update presentation boards, image layouts, and visual tools to support design reviews.
• Assist with sketching, detail sketches, and preparation of design documentation.
• Input and maintain accurate product information, images, and technical details within PLM and other design systems.
• Support technical package preparation and updates to ensure information is complete and accurate.
• Assist with grading layouts and organizing design assets.
• Build and maintain trim, yarn, and reference libraries.
• Communicate with cross-functional partners and overseas teams to support information sharing and project follow-up.
• Assist with sample tracking, line review preparation, and other seasonal milestones.
• Support general organization and administrative functions for the design team.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Tools

PLM systems

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign/XD

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ralph Lauren Corporation in New York, NY is seeking a Design Assistant for Polo Women's Sweaters to provide administrative, technical, and creative support to the Sweater Design team during seasonal development. You will assist with research, sketches, design documentation, PLM data entry, and collaboration with overseas partners to bring concepts to life.

This internship or entry-level position requires familiarity with sweater design, yarns, and knitting techniques, proficiency in Adobe