What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ralph Lauren Architecture & Design Manager, RLA+D Studio position at BoF Careers?
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 Fixture Development & Execution Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining a library of fixture drawings and specifications for use in new stores and renovations across all regions. S/he works closely with fixture manufacturers globally to ensure fixtures meet RL standards of quality and design, and supports Store Planning teams on shop drawing and finish approvals.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Fixture Development
4-6 years of experience in high-end millwork, fixture, furniture or cabinetry production. Superior understanding of millwork detailing and execution, materials specifications, fabrication techniques and installation methods Strong attention to detail and highly organized. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in AutoCAD and knowledge of SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office.
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 Fixture Development & Execution Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining a library of fixture drawings and specifications for use in new stores and renovations across all regions. S/he works closely with fixture manufacturers globally to ensure fixtures meet RL standards of quality and design, and supports Store Planning teams on shop drawing and finish approvals.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Fixture Development
- Develop detailed AutoCAD drawings of store fixtures, displays, signage and millwork detailing. Work closely with Fixture Designer to ensure design intent of each fixture is captured in the technical drawings.
- Manage library of technical fixture drawings for each RL store concept, maintaining drawings and specifications up to date.
- Support value engineering initiatives to meet cost targets for specific concepts or projects.
- Work closely with the Planning Materials team in the development of planning guidelines and assets.
- Support Store Planning teams on custom fixture requests to address specific site conditions.
- Adhere to established AutoCAD, data management and directory standards. Finishes
- Manage library of finish samples and replenishment process, ensuring availability of physical samples for the A&D studio.
- Develop and maintain detailed specifications for finishes, including millwork and metal work.
- Work closely with manufacturers to ensure wood and metal finishes meet RL standards for design and quality.
- Support the development of new finishes for millwork and metal work. Millwork Production
- Review and approve shop drawings for production, working closely with manufacturers to coordinate production, ensuring RL quality standards are met across all suppliers globally.
- Review and approve finish samples, mock-ups and prototypes. Along with Procurement team, manage supplier qualification process to evaluate and onboard new millwork suppliers across all regions.
4-6 years of experience in high-end millwork, fixture, furniture or cabinetry production. Superior understanding of millwork detailing and execution, materials specifications, fabrication techniques and installation methods Strong attention to detail and highly organized. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in AutoCAD and knowledge of SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office.