Ralph Lauren · New York, NY

Senior Technical Designer, Denim & Roughwear

New York, United StatesSenior individual contributorDesign

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Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Technical Designer is accountable for driving technical standards, adhere to development departmental tools and processes, and ensuring consistency across an assigned product area. This role leverages advanced technical expertise, cross-functional influence, and strong relationships with internal and external partners to deliver commercially successful products. The Senior Technical Designer may provide guidance to Technical Designers, leads complex technical decision-making, and is ultimately accountable for the technical execution of their assigned product category.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

  • Degree or certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, or related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of garment construction, fit, patternmaking principles, and apparel manufacturing processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex product categories and technical challenges.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing business demands.
  • Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish credibility and build effective relationships with internal and external business partners.
  • Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing others.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator required.
  • Advanced proficiency in Browzwear or other 3D technologies preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of Gerber, PLM, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Demonstrated ability to create, improve, and drive adoption of technical standards, tools, and processes.
  • Recognized as a subject matter expert with a high degree of accountability, ownership, and business partnership.

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 #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.

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