Design Associate, Mens Polo Accessories

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United States Workspace Description Ralph Lauren maintains a balanced approach to work arrangements, emphasizing both flexibility through hybrid options and the importance of in-person collaboration. North America corporate employees (excluding remote and regional roles) work from the office 2-3 days weekly. Some roles require a more frequent office presence. This policy aims to foster learning, strengthen company culture, and promote effective collaboration through face-to-face interactions.

Pay Range:

The pay range for this job is $62000 - $95935 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.

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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. Pay Range Max 95935 Pay Range Min 62000 Company Description Ralph Lauren Corporation (

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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 Seeking an associate‑level Accessories Designer to support the Polo Men's team across all phases of the design process. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for entire product design process including market research, mood board creation, designing, sketching, specing and function. Track samples and protos, prep boards for meetings, Follow up with overseas factories on a daily basis regarding tech packs, style updates, and new developments. Oversee product from concept right up to production and communicate any changes to the appropriate cross-functional partners Organize seasonal materials/binders/files • Learn and use the Airtable system Experience, Skills & Knowledge Design experience within Handbags and/or Accessories preferred Bachelor's Degree in Accessories Design preferred Able to work in the NYC office 5 days a week Strong Technical Skills-AI, Photoshop, XD, Hand sketching, construction knowledge Ability to create full scale technical specs utilizing CAD, hand sketching, and make physical mock ups Skills to multitask and manage competing calendar deadlines Ability to set a creative tone and to inspire ideas/new concepts Ability to conceptually visualize and build a line Experience communicating the development with factories Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills Leverage AI tools to enhance creative exploration and elevate design quality. Design school training preferred • Men's bag experience a plus #li-ce1 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.