Designer, Fabric, RL Home

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

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 https://careers.ralphlauren.com/, job Ref# 5581642