Ralph Lauren Designer, Polo Men's Outerwear

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

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

Responsible for design and product oversight for Mens Polo Outerwear within classification or brand as defined Responsible for market and product research, style specification and materials selection in line with product brief and brand category VLP as directed by team leads and merchandising leads. Provide market and trend research relative to area of expertise in design including functionality, materials, trim and animation. Responsible for product definition and communication of product attributes to cross functional partners of designated styles. Create designs within Vibe templates and maintain accurate digital folders of design boards. Sketch assigned styles with accurate and accessible digital files and folders. Approve proto for aesthetics and attend product fittings and partner with technical teams on garment fit and construction. This role requires strong ownership of end-to-end garment development, including clear product definition, proactive cross-functional communication, calendar and milestone management, and the ability to independently translate research and inspiration into a clear design point of view that informs product direction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Research market trends in product, materials, trims, graphics, and techniques. Create inspiration Vibe boards and present design boards with a clear point of view.
• Translate seasonal concept direction into actionable design for assigned styles through CADs, sketches, and organized digital files.
• Clearly define product attributes and communicate design intent, material needs, and trim direction to PD, Raw Materials, TD, and cross-functional partners.
• Choose and direct development for fabrics, trims, components, prints, and graphics with ownership.
• Proactively engage PD and Materials early in the process (ID numbers, lab dips, trim development, submissions) ahead of seasonal milestones.
• Use PLM/BOM, Trim Handoff Chart, and Vibe files to ensure clear communication and smooth handoffs.
• Prepare in advance for seasonal milestones including Board Reviews, Handoffs, OTB meetings, proto reviews, and fittings.
• Approve protos for aesthetics, attend fittings, and partner with Technical Design on garment fit and construction.
• Maintain ownership of PLM/BOM pipeline and seasonal digital organization.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal interactions to support efficient cross-functional collaboration.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to translate creative vision and merchandising strategy into strong design execution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities aligned to seasonal calendar, milestones, and business needs.
• Ability to clearly define product attributes and communicate design intent to cross-functional partners including PD, Raw Materials, and Technical Design.
• Ability to present research, inspiration, and ideas with a clear design point of view.
• Strong organization and ownership of development pipeline, PLM/BOM, and seasonal digital files.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Passion for the brand and category.
• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred.
• Significant past experience in design or related field preferred.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and sketching (3D proficiency preferred).
• Experience using AI-powered creative tools to support design ideation, research, and visualization is preferred. #LI-CE1