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 Technical Designer is accountable for driving technical standards, adhere to development departmental tools and processes, and ensuring consistency across an assigned product area. This role leverages advanced technical expertise, cross-functional influence, and strong relationships with internal and external partners to deliver commercially successful products. The Senior Technical Designer may provide guidance to Technical Designers, leads complex technical decision-making, and is ultimately accountable for the technical execution of their assigned product category.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that a complete hand-off is received from Design / PMT with all the appropriate components to build a complete tech pack.
- Attend hand off meetings, board reviews, line reviews, etc.... as needed
- Send the appropriate recaps as needed to ensure clarity including pipelines, versions “of”, construction notes, owners of sketches needing to be completed, etc.…
- Create tech packs in PLM either from departmental templates or from scratch (through guidance of a pattern maker, could be a supplier pattern maker or in house) to properly execute sampling/production to Design intent - This includes model/fit/construction, packaging combo kits and necessary pattern zip pattern files in PLM for basic core and repeat bodies.
- Please note tech pack creation / ownership comes with administrative data as well as product data- it is essential this is done real-time to maintain reporting of metrics.
- Own the “Tech Pack Reviews” to ensure accurate information is uploaded in PLM.
- Own the integrity and completion of each tech pack attached to your name. See it from birth to completion ensuring the Supplier / Factory community is set up for success. This includes the costing process as well.
- Daily communication with global Tech Design partners and other cross functional members as needed. Includes e-mails, phone calls, teams call, or any other form of company approved communications.
- Must ensure seasonal calendar deliverables are met.
- Support other team members when needed with workload or special projects.
- E- mail, phone and video conference communication with global offices is a must.
- Given RLC is a global company, early morning or late-night conference calls are needed- as well as travel. We value a balance of work / personal life, so it is expected for you to partner with your manager to ensure reasonable efforts on both sides.
- Track workload efficiently to meet individual deadlines and pull reporting from PLM when needed- by use of departmental tools
- Attend fittings and sample reviews as well as key milestone meetings for exposure to teams and overall process.
- Troubleshoot fit, construction, and manufacturing issues throughout development
- Support technical certification program, where appropriate.
- Coordinate certification, re-certification, calibration and re-training process for vendor technical master/certified technicians according to agreed program requirements.
- Monitor vendor and category performance trends and reinforcement training, probation, suspensions, re-certification review when performance falls below standards.
- When needed, approve the product as needed by looking at Pre-Production Samples.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- Degree or certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, or related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of garment construction, fit, patternmaking principles, and apparel manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex product categories and technical challenges.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing business demands.
- Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to establish credibility and build effective relationships with internal and external business partners.
- Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing others.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator required.
- Advanced proficiency in Browzwear or other 3D technologies preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of Gerber, PLM, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Demonstrated ability to create, improve, and drive adoption of technical standards, tools, and processes.
- Recognized as a subject matter expert with a high degree of accountability, ownership, and business partnership.
Computer Skills: Gerber, PLM, Adobe Illustrator, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word
Please note: Candidates may be asked to participate in an on-site fit test as part of the interview process. The fit test may last up to two hours and will evaluate the candidate's ability to assess garment fit, analyze construction, and communicate technical fit recommendations.
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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. Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.
