Senior Design Associate, Men's RLX Performance

Ralph Lauren; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation is seeking a Senior Design Associate to drive end-to-end design and development for Men's RLX categories, translating seasonal direction into cohesive concepts and production-ready designs. You will work with the Head of Product Design to balance RLX codes with performance, quality, sustainability, calendar and cost, while guiding junior designers and cross-functional partners.

You will lead category ownership from concept through handoff, collaborate on fabric and trim

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or related discipline preferred.
• Apparel design experience in men's performance, activewear, golf, tennis, outdoor, or technical categories.
• Portfolio showing concept development, refined taste, technical design, and translation to commercial product.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end apparel product creation from research to production handoff.
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction, fit, textiles, trims, knits, wovens, and performance materials.
• Ability to design for mobility, stretch, breathability, thermoregulation, weather protection, comfort and durability.
• Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop; knowledge of PLM and MS Office; 3D design with CLO or Browzwear a plus.
• Strong understanding of Men's RLX consumer and Ralph Lauren brand codes with a modern performance perspective.
• Ability to manage multiple categories, priorities and deadlines with accuracy and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Translate seasonal direction into concepts, color and material stories, graphics, trims and product narratives.
• Own designated categories from concept to production handoff with sketches, CADs, colorways and BOM inputs.
• Design for end use considering mobility, fit, layering and durability without compromising RLX aesthetics.
• Collaborate with Merchandising to translate consumer needs and price targets into compelling product.
• Work with Product Development, Materials, Sourcing and Production to refine fabrics, trims and technologies.
• Lead design reviews and partner with Technical Design through fittings to resolve issues.
• Research fashion trends, archives, consumer behavior and tech to identify opportunities for RLX.
• Review color, print and material executions to maintain brand integrity.
• Maintain design information in PLM and present seasonal concepts for reviews and leadership.
• Support athlete initiatives and major launches while maintaining RLX standards.

Skills

Concept development

Product design

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Brand alignment

Project management

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

3D design awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PLM

Microsoft Office

CLO or Browzwear

Job description

Ralph Lauren Corporation is seeking a Senior Design Associate to drive end-to-end design and development for Men's RLX categories, translating seasonal direction into cohesive concepts and production-ready designs. You will work with the Head of Product Design to balance RLX codes with performance, quality, sustainability, calendar and cost, while guiding junior designers and cross-functional partners.

You will lead category ownership from concept through handoff, collaborate on fabric and trim