Ralph Lauren Interior Design Associate

Ralph Lauren; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation seeks an energetic interior design assistant to support the store decorative elements process within the Architecture and Design Studio in New York, NY. You will help source items, visit showrooms, coordinate fabrication, track items from purchase to delivery, and assist with installation and space planning, ensuring budgets and schedules are adhered to.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years in interior design, are highly organized, and can read drawings.

Qualifications

• Education/Degree in interior design or related field is required.
• 1-3 years' experience in interior design and/or store development preferred in retail or high-end residential.
• Highly organized and proactive, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read architectural/construction drawings and space plans.

Responsibilities

• Supports sourcing and selection of decorative items.
• Visit showrooms to find samples for projects.
• Visit vendors to monitor furniture fabrication/refurbishment progress.
• Track decorative items from purchase through delivery.
• Support inspiration boards illustrating design concepts.
• Partner with architects and Interior Design Manager on store layouts.
• Archive decorative materials and maintain project records/specs.
• Support new store decorative installations and renovations.
• Maintain project interior design budgets.

Skills

Highly organized

Multi-tasking

Budget tracking

Project management

Reading drawings

Education

Education/Degree in interior design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

SketchUp

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

Supports the selection, coordination, purchasing and installation of store decorative elements for Ralph Lauren Architecture and Design Studio

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports sourcing and selection of decorative items
• Visit showrooms to find appropriate samples for projects
• Visit vendors to monitor progress on furniture fabrication and/or antique refurbishment
• Track decorative items from point of purchase through delivery
• Support and assists with inspiration boards that illustrate design concepts
• Partner with architects and Interior Design Manager on store layouts
• Archive decorative materials and maintain project records/specs
• Support and assist with new store decorative installations and renovations
• Maintain project interior design budgets

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Education/Degree in interior design or related field
• Preferred 1-3 years' experience in interior design and/or store development, preferably in retail industry or high-end residential
• Highly organized and proactive individual, capable of multi-tasking within a fast-paced environment
• Able to read and understand architectural/construction drawings and sketch/diagram space plans and fixture layouts
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD and/or SketchUp proficiency a plus
• Ability to source and select decorative items
• Budget tracking and project management skills