Graphic Designer, Polo Brand & Sports

Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $85000 - $180000 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.

Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, flexible working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

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.

The Graphic Designer is responsible for creating visual concepts that inspire and captivate the consumer while creating a consistent brand representation across all materials. This role will develop creative ideas and concepts to suit the client’s business objectives.

• Follow through with production of all imagery by collaborating with stylist and staff photographers
• Collaborate with Art Director, Project Managers, Copywriters, Motion Graphic Artist, Stylist.
• Ensure that all projects are within deadlines and budget constraints
• Work with Sr. Creative Leadership to refine concept work across all creative elements, including but not limited to photo and video direction, graphic design, art direction, and third-party creative collaboration.
• Demonstrate illustrative skills with rough sketches and work on layouts ready for print
• Produce new concepts, develop reference materials, pull swipe, and provide creative input across image and video concept development
• Build upon current design of the materials while adhering to the Ralph Lauren brand standards (print, web, etc).
• Work closely with Print Production, especially regarding pre and post production issues
• Proofread to produce accurate and high-quality work

• Ability to effectively communicate with business partners at all levels
• Strong time management and ability to multitask
• Advanced knowledge in Graphic / Art Design or related discipline preferred
• Some experience with Ai (Illustrator) and Premiere and After Effects
• Strong Photoshop and InDesign skills; working knowledge of other current design applications
• Strong attention to detail when finalizing designs
• Adaptive design eye and skill
• Excellent understanding of typography

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.