Designer, Polo World of Sports

Position Overview

Versatile Designer of Men’s Performance Knits within the World of Sports Sponsorships.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Market research – competitive shopping, internet research, new trend research
• Knowledge and understanding of the core Polo Men’s customer and the Ralph Lauren identify- continuing to push and evolve modern active product that celebrates the brands identity and heritgage
• CADS - line sheets, stats, flat sketches, artwork/layouts, trims
• Communicate and collaborate with cross functional partners
• Design & Present seasonal concept cads to senior management
• Logo development - print, embroidery, patches, AOE.
• Partner w/Print Team and develop any seasonal Concept prints
• Daily communication via PD with overseas partners and vendors
• Close collaboration w/merchandising partners for design, color, cost, market adoption and post market adds/drops.
• Close partnership w/PD making sure all Tech Packs are accurate.

· Attend fittings to help maintain design aesthetic and fit.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Must have a degree in Fashion Design or a related subject
• Minimum of 5 years industry experience. Within knitwear a plus.
• Strong Creative Suite knowledge - Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Reader, PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel - Outlook, Excel, Word
• Experience working in PLM
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Clear communication
• Self-motivation and initiative

· Knowledge or understanding of 3D Browsewear would be a plus.

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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.