Ralph Lauren Design Assistant, Polo Women's Sweaters

Ralph Lauren; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation seeks a Design Assistant for Polo Women’s Sweaters to provide administrative, technical, and creative support through the seasonal development process. You will assist with line development, technical packages, research, and design execution, coordinating with design, product development, and overseas partners to bring concepts to life.

The role emphasizes organization, collaboration, and readiness to learn new techniques, with exposure to AI-supported design tools and

Qualifications

• Internship or prior experience in apparel design preferred.
• Familiarity with sweater design, yarns, knitting techniques, and garment construction preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign/XD.
• Experience working with PLM systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams.
• Familiarity with AI-supported design tools and openness to emerging technologies.

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, and competitive market landscape.
• 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

Organizational skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Collaborative mindset

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

XD

PLM systems

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

The Design Assistant, Polo Women's Sweaters provides administrative, technical, and creative support to the Sweater Design team throughout the seasonal product development process. This role supports line development, technical package maintenance, research, and design execution while ensuring accuracy, organization, and timely completion of deliverables. Working closely with Design, Product Development, and overseas partners, the Design Assistant helps facilitate day-to-day operations and contributes to bringing seasonal concepts to life.

Essential Duties & 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, and competitive market landscape.
• 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.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Internship or prior experience in apparel design preferred.
• Familiarity with sweater design, yarns, knitting techniques, and garment construction preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign/XD.
• Experience working with PLM systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams.
• Familiarity with AI-supported design tools and openness to leveraging emerging technologies within the product creation process. #LI-CE1