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Position Overview

EMPLOYER: 

Ralph Lauren Corporation 

TITLE:

Designer, Fabric, RL Home

DUTIES:

Create collections from concept through finished product including clear technical specs for overseas vendors. Source exclusive designs from overseas mill and reinterpret them to fit Brand’s identity. Create original designs and/or reinterpret artwork from RL’s archive. Conduct in depth research across both Fabric and Wallcovering categories, to understand what’s being used in the current market. Build and maintain Ralph Lauren’s Fabric and Wallcovering design archive. Responsible for calendar adherence throughout the entire development process. Partner with external global vendors to execute development ideas. Take initiative for new fabric and wallcovering concepts. Execute colorwork on complete multicolored patterns for fabric and wallcovering. Create design presentations for our Senior Brand Creative Director as well as our Licensee partners. Work closely with Design lead and other designers to create a cohesive seasonal collection. Accountability/ adherence to the calendar to ensure that all deadlines are met in a timely manner. Research for new innovative fabrication ideas/concepts. Work closely and collaboratively with cross functional partners including merchandising and Licensee. Attend fabric trade shows, domestic and international. Oversee Wallpaper category production at mills overseas. Promote traditional designs and help build relationships between Ralph Lauren and Artisans in counties such as Mexico. Up to 20% domestic and international travel required. Part-time telecommuting permitted. Must come into office 8-10 days per month.

LOCATION:

Ralph Lauren Corporation,  601 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001.

SALARY:

$121,160 - $146,000/yr. 

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Fashion Design/Textile Design or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the position offered or related. Requires three (3) years of experience with all of the following: Abode Creative suite skills in Photoshop and Illustrator; technical experience in fabric, including construction, materials, prints, and sew specs; creating original artwork through workable CAD file, including, repeats, color separations, and color ways; Art & Color direction including understanding and interpreting brand identity through a strong sense of color; Interiors and apparel trends; and working with historic textiles and wallcoverings.

SUBMIT RESUME OR CONTACT:

Apply at job Ref# 5581642

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Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.

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