Summary
Design and develop Polo Men's knitwear within the World of Sports and Special Projects division. Create versatile, brand-right products that blend a modern active sport lifestyle with Ralph Lauren heritage.
Responsibilities
- Conduct market research, competitive shopping, trend analysis, and digital landscape reviews to inform design direction.
- Create design materials, including CADs, line sheets, flat sketches, artwork layouts, trims, and technical specifications.
- Develop seasonal concepts and present design narratives to senior management.
- Design logos and graphics across prints, embroidery, patches, and all-over executions; partner with Graphic and Print teams on seasonal print concepts.
- Collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, global partners, overseas teams, and vendors to align on design, color, cost, and execution.
- Maintain accurate tech packs, participate in fittings, and uphold design integrity, aesthetic, proportion, and fit.
- Partner with the Polo Men's Knits team on design development and fabric innovation.
Requirements
- Degree in Fashion Design or a related subject preferred; relevant industry experience required, with knitwear experience a plus.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, and working knowledge of PowerPoint and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with PLM systems and strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
- Familiarity with AI-supported design tools; exposure to 3D design platforms such as Browzwear is a plus.
