Digital Operations Associate

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Ralph Lauren is seeking an adaptable self-starter to fill the role of Digital Operations Associate at the Ralph Lauren photo studio. The Digital Operations Associate will oversee sample procurement and ensure timely capture of images for all Ralph Lauren sites and wholesale partners. In this role, the qualified candidate will be responsible for pulling salesman samples from the Ralph Lauren showroom and ordering top of production samples for their respective brand/division.

This position will work directly with the on-site studio team to coordinate item-level product shooting as well as the unique B2B needs of the Global Merchandising department within the digital asset workflow. Constant communication with the buying teams, licensee, merchandising operations and production & sourcing teams are vital to the success of this role. Superior organizational and problem-solving abilities are a must, along with the ability to manage competing cross-functional priorities across business groups.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track all phases of the asset creation process to ensure all global styles are captured timely Procure and manage photoshoot samples for both on model and still life shoots Chase outstanding samples through constant communication with Production and 3rd party Licensee vendors
• Maintain accurate data for sample status and reporting for all seasonal deliveries
• Utilize internal product information management software to manage multi-brand sample receipt for all seasonal deliveries · Participate in showroom breakdowns and sample pulls
• Check in, tag and organize samples
• Coordinate shoot planning with manager and the studio production team Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams, including Wholesale, Merchandising, Production, and all internal studio teams (Production, Retouching, Studio Tech, Photography & Styling)
• Support the management and execution of supplemental content solutions across all business needs Assist Manager of Digital Operations & Director of Digital Operations on ad-hoc projects as needed
• Manage incremental photoshoots for wholesale partners
• Prepare product status reports that provide weekly updates to All global regions on digital assets
• Ensure all imagery on site is accurate for your brand by performing weekly site product audits Manage Shared reports with international studios to ensure that global partners assets are captured in a timely manner
• Coordinate shoot planning with studio production team Coordinate shooting priorities with Supervisor for 3rd party studios
• Support execution of B2B assets and content for B2B platforms
• Help to facilitate the shipping and receiving of samples between LIC and international 3rd party studios by creating commercial invoices for B2B assets Host seasonal kick off meetings with studio styling team Partner with DO/Styling teams to create the agenda for bi-monthly meetings

Qualifications

• Ability to build and foster effective working relationships with a wide range of personalities
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple deadlines and priorities Detail-oriented, well-organized, and comfortable working with large amounts of data and product
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel Able to lift and move boxes of product
• Proven ability to manage multiple brands Exhibit strong leadership skills
• Ability to develop and present best practice training modules Experience working in a high-volume photo studio a plus 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.