Collection Sweater Design Intern

Position Overview

Our compensated 10-week Corporate RL Inspire Internship Program is designed to give rising senior undergraduate students a challenging, hands-on experience in the retail industry.

As an INSPIRE Intern, you will...

ONBOARD: Kick off your journey with a dynamic orientation with your entire intern class

ENGAGE: Experience exclusive RL moments including our Executive Speaker Series

DEVELOP: Receive valuable coaching and real-time coaching and on-going feedback from your supervisor and Early Career Talent team

COLLABORATE: Strategize and execute a final, cross-functional group project with your fellow interns

IMPACT: Create meaningful change and volunteer with our Ralph Lauren Gives Back program

CONNECT: Enjoy social events and networking opportunities

We are seeking an enthusiastic and analytical-minded individual who is passionate about Ralph Lauren and eager to learn.

To be eligible for a US-based Ralph Lauren Internship position, applicants must:

• Attend college full-time in the United States and be entering your final semester or year of undergraduate studies with a graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Able to work in an in-person or hybrid workplace environment arrangement
• Available the entire duration of the 10-week internship and reside within a commutable distance to one of our office locations (NY, NJ, NC). A housing stipend will be provided to help with travel and accommodations.

Candidates should only apply to one role. If a student’s experience aligns with multiple opportunities, the Early Careers team will ensure they’re considered accordingly.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Collection Sweater Design Intern will support the design team for Women’s Collection Sweaters and other design-related projects. ​​

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the design team in the execution of product as defined by Line Plan/Design Briefs.
• If able, assist with Adobe Illustrator flats; CADing in Illustrator/Photoshop and XD.
• Support manager in design meetings, pre meeting design presentation boards, as well as post meeting re-caps and updates.
• Assist with sweater research of competitors and market trends.
• Pull research from web sites, blogs, etc.
• Work on fabric, market sample and proto archives – on-going project.
• Create digital history of seasonal boards, samples, and lookbooks for sweaters.
• Support team operationally – record keeping, organizing and maintaining all documents, fabrics and materials related to product.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• ​Strong team work / collaborative skill set are essential
• ​Design experience, woven fabric knowledge a plus
• ​Strong planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines
• ​Excellent written and oral communication skills
• ​Highly detail oriented, thorough, accurate, and dedicated to seeing a project through on time
• ​Goal oriented and focused on creating winning results
• ​Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; mainly Illustrator, Photoshop & XD​​

Desired skills for all intern roles:

• Strong understanding and appreciation of the Ralph Lauren aesthetic, brand heritage, and the retail industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong writing and math skills; retail math a plus
• Highly organized and eager team player
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and deliver results with attention to detail
• Thinks strategically to seize opportunities and solve problems
• Active listener with strong communication; clearly communicates ideas, both written and verbally
• Ability to balance creativity with practicality
• A self-starter who excels in a dynamic, ever-changing environment and can switch gears as required
• Passionate about advancing a culture of belonging and equal opportunity
• Curious, desire to learn, innovative, forward-thinking, strong interpersonal skills

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.