Senior Designer, Denim & Roughwear, Women's Polo

Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $85000 - $161444 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.

Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Designer, Denim & Roughwear Design, Women's Polo, is responsible for supporting the creative vision, design strategy, and execution of the Denim & Roughwear category from concept through production. This role partners closely with Design Leadership, Merchandising, Product Development, Technical Design, Wash, Fabric, and Production teams to drive innovative product concepts, elevate the consumer experience, and ensure alignment with brand and business objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• In partnership with Design lead, lead the seasonal design direction and long-term strategy for the Women's Polo Denim & Roughwear category.
• Drive the creation and execution of innovative, brand-right product that delivers against aesthetic, quality, cost, and commercial objectives.
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Product Development, Wash, Fabric, Technical Design, Production, and Sourcing teams to ensure successful product execution.
• Identify and interpret emerging trends, consumer insights, vintage inspiration, and competitive market opportunities to inform category strategy and product development.
• Influence seasonal assortments and product direction to deliver compelling and differentiated collections.
• Provide leadership and direction on fit, styling, construction details, fabric selection, wash development, and overall product execution throughout the development process.
• Lead and deliver impactful design presentations that clearly communicate category vision and support design approvals.
• Oversee seasonal design paginations, product concepts, and category recaps to ensure alignment across cross-functional partners.
• Drive adherence to design calendar milestones and proactively manage risks to support on-time delivery.
• Ensure excellence in quality, craftsmanship, and execution from concept through production.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships and establish a high standard of communication, collaboration, and accountability.
• Mentor and develop design talent while promoting a culture of creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Significant experience in apparel design with expertise in denim and roughwear categories.
• Proven ability to lead category design direction and influence cross-functional partners.
• Strong understanding of denim fabrication, wash development, construction, fit, and garment execution.
• Excellent creative, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Strong market awareness and ability to translate trends into commercially successful product.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM, and related design tools.
• Experience mentoring and developing talent in a collaborative team environment.
• Familiarity with AI-supported design tools and openness to integrating emerging technologies into the creative process.

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