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.
Key member of the Polo Women’s Concept Design team responsible for development and creative communication of seasonal concepts/ directives to key internal partners in design, merchandising, digital, and stores. Key lead between brand and brand image as it pertains specifically to styling to help translate the vision of Women’s Polo in stores (physical and digital) globally.
Concept Design
- Work with Senior Brand Creative Director & concept team on seasonal design concepts, including conducting research, gathering inspiration, proto research, and purchasing, print and color research.
- Partner with concept team on seasonal concept build outs and styling direction- in the creation of seasonal conceptual presentations.
- Provide best in class research through imagery, competitive shopping, vintage procurement for style and inspiration.
Global Styling
- Share brand concepts, directives, initiatives, and priorities with Brand Image team on a regular basis
- work with site team on styling and special projects.
- editorial styling for site content, come up with new content ideas and shoots.
- styling for seasonal shoots
- Responsible for styling guides for directive/ store mannequins
- Participate in key store installations in key cities
Seasonal Showrooms
- Look Book Prep / Line Review prep and work
- Help style and shoot Look Book for markets
- Partner with creative team on showroom and press day set ups
- Partner with teams on key wholesale account set ups
Salary range: $98,000 - $186,000 annually
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- Experience working with brand in a creative capacity (design, brand presentation, styling, creative communication)
- Understanding of the product life cycle & business calendars
- Deep understanding of Ralph Lauren aesthetic
- Ability to influence leaders, peers and team
- Strong creative communication skills
- Strong relationship building skills with creative / design teams
- Highly collaborative with cross functional partners
