Luxury Shirt Designer – Purple Label (Men's)

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New York (NY)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation in New York seeks a Designer for Purple Label Shirts to drive the design process from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment with brand vision and line plans. You will develop CADs, line sheets, flat sketches, and technical specs; collaborate with Graphic, Print, Merchandising, and global partners; manage timelines and communicate design intent across overseas teams and vendors.

Join a global luxury brand known for craftsmanship and innovation, contributing to a

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.
Men's shirting experience is a plus.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Experience with AI-supported design tools.
Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word).
Experience with PLM systems.
Excellent organization and time-management in a fast-paced environment.
Clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing market research, including competitive shopping, trend analysis, and digital landscape insights to inform design direction.
Demonstrate a deep understanding of the Purple Label customer and the Ralph Lauren styling and sensibility.
Create and maintain all design-related materials, including CADs, line sheets, flat sketches, artwork layouts, trims, and technical specifications.
Partner closely with Graphic and Print teams to develop and realize seasonal print concepts aligned with the broader collection vision.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Product Development, and global partners to align on design, color, cost, and market relevance.
Present seasonal assortment work aligned with sku plan needs
Maintain daily communication with overseas development teams and vendors to ensure timely execution and alignment.
Work closely with PMT and Sourcing Team to ensure all tech packs are accurate and design intent is clearly communicated.
Participate in fittings to uphold design integrity, ensuring aesthetic, proportion, and fit are consistent with brand standards.
Partner with the Purple Label Fabric Team on design development and fabric innovation to ensure cohesion across categories.
Identify opportunities to improve design development processes, including tech pack accuracy, sample review, handoff materials, and cross-functional communication.
Serve as a resource to associate or assistant designers by providing informal guidance on design tools, development process, brand standards, and executional details.
Work independently on assigned categories or projects, escalating complex design, development, or timeline issues as needed