Ralph Lauren Technical Designer, Childrenswear Knits & Sweaters

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 appropriate components needed to build a complete tech pack.
• Attend hand-off meetings, board reviews, line reviews, and key milestone meetings as needed.
• Send appropriate recaps to ensure alignment on pipelines, construction details, sketch requirements, and next steps.
• Create and maintain tech packs in PLM using established departmental tools, templates, and standards to support product development and production.
• Ensure all measurements, construction details, fit requirements, sketches, imagery, and product data are accurately documented.
• Own "Tech Pack Reviews" to ensure complete and accurate information is uploaded and maintained in PLM.
• Partner with global Technical Design teams, Product Management, Design, Pattern Making, and suppliers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Own the integrity and completion of assigned tech packs from creation through production approval.
• Support fit sessions, sample reviews, and product evaluations to ensure alignment to design intent and quality standards.
• Monitor workload and calendar deliverables to ensure deadlines and milestones are achieved.
• Utilize departmental tools, reports, and processes to manage workload and product status.
• Support departmental initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Contribute to the evolution of departmental tools and processes through feedback and participation.
  
  

Experience, Skills & 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.
• 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.