Senior Technical Designer: Lead Fit, Tech Packs & PLM

Ralph Lauren; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to lead tech pack creation, maintenance, and approval in PLM across an assigned product area. You will serve as the technical leader, partnering with Design, Product Management, and suppliers to ensure production-ready specifications and adherence to standards.

You will own fit, construction, and execution decisions, develop tools and processes, mentor junior team members, and drive improvements in efficiency, quality, and consistency across

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, or related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction, fit, patternmaking principles, and apparel manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex product categories and technical challenges.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation, maintenance, and approval of tech packs in PLM, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality across an assigned product area.
• Serve as the technical expert and primary resource for fit, construction, specification, and product execution decisions.
• Ensure complete and accurate hand-offs are translated into production-ready technical packages.
• Establish, create, and maintain departmental tools, best practices, standards, and processes that support efficient and consistent product execution.
• Own complex fit, construction, and execution challenges and drive resolution with cross-functional and global partners.
• Lead technical discussions with suppliers, factories, Design, Product Management, and other stakeholders to achieve product intent and commercialization goals.
• Own the integrity, completion, and technical execution of assigned product categories through production approval.
• Drive accountability for seasonal deliverables, technical milestones, and calendar commitments.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional influence

Mentoring

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Apparel Manufacturing or related degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Browzwear

Gerber

PLM

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Ralph Lauren is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to lead tech pack creation, maintenance, and approval in PLM across an assigned product area. You will serve as the technical leader, partnering with Design, Product Management, and suppliers to ensure production-ready specifications and adherence to standards.

You will own fit, construction, and execution decisions, develop tools and processes, mentor junior team members, and drive improvements in efficiency, quality, and consistency across