Mens Polo Outerwear Design Lead

Ralph Lauren Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation in New York is seeking a Design Lead for Mens Polo Outerwear to own end-to-end garment development. You will research trends, create inspiration boards, and translate concept direction into CADs and digital files with a clear point of view.

Responsibilities include defining product attributes, collaborating with PD, Raw Materials, and TD, and guiding development through fittings and proto reviews, while maintaining strong cross-functional communication throughout the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and sketching; 3D proficiency preferred.
• Ability to translate creative vision into design execution.
• Strong organizational skills and ownership of development pipeline.
• Excellent cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Research market trends in product, materials, trims, graphics, and techniques. Create inspiration boards and present design boards with a clear point of view.
• Translate seasonal direction into actionable design for assigned styles through CADs, sketches, and organized digital files.
• Define product attributes and communicate design intent, material needs, and trim direction to PD, Raw Materials, TD, and cross-functional partners.
• Direct development for fabrics, trims, components, prints, and graphics with ownership.
• Engage PD and Materials early in the process (ID numbers, lab dips, trim development, submissions) ahead of milestones.
• Maintain PLM/BOM pipeline and seasonal digital organization; prepare for board reviews, handoffs, and fittings.
• Approve protos for aesthetics and attend fittings; partner with Technical Design on garment fit and construction.
• Communicate clearly in written and verbal interactions to support cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Translate creative vision into design

Organization & ownership

Verbal & written communication

Independent yet collaborative

Brand & category passion

3D proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

PLM/BOM

Sketching

Job description

Ralph Lauren Corporation in New York is seeking a Design Lead for Mens Polo Outerwear to own end-to-end garment development. You will research trends, create inspiration boards, and translate concept direction into CADs and digital files with a clear point of view.

Responsibilities include defining product attributes, collaborating with PD, Raw Materials, and TD, and guiding development through fittings and proto reviews, while maintaining strong cross-functional communication throughout the