Technical Designer, Lauren Outerwear

Ref#: W181355

Department: Manufacturing & Sourcing

City: New York

State/Province: New York

Location: United States

Pay Range: $85,000 - $161,444 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location

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 Technical Designer is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and approval of tech packs in PLM to effectively instruct suppliers and factories in the creation of samples and production-ready garments. Tech packs must include measurements to define fit, construction sketches, imagery to communicate design intent, and all required technical data, metrics, and instructions.

The Technical Designer partners closely with Design, Product Management, Pattern Making, and global sourcing partners to ensure products are executed to design intent while meeting quality, fit, construction, and calendar requirements. This role applies established departmental tools, standards, and processes to support seasonal product execution and successful commercialization

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.

When needed, approve the product as needed by looking at Pre-Production Samples.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Degree or certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, or related field, or equivalent work experience. Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and apparel manufacturing processes. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. Attention to detail and sense of urgency. Ability to proactively identify and resolve problems. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and global environment. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator required. Knowledge of Browzwear or other 3D applications preferred. Working knowledge of Gerber, PLM, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. Demonstrates accountability, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

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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