Ref W176991StateRegionNew JerseyDepartmentManufacturing & SourcingLocationUnited StatesCityNutleyPay Range The pay range for this job is 85000 - 161444 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 hybrid working arrangements incentive compensation where applicable and varied learning opportunities.COMPANY DESCRIPTION Ralph Lauren Corporation NYSERL 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 OVERVIEWThe Senior Technical Designer is responsible and accountable for approving well fitting properly constructed garments that are consistent between factories. Approvals must meet our RL standards and designs intent. In order to meet these goals the Senior Technical Designer must ensure all tools are created maintained and distributed globally enabling our Closer to Needle Point strategy. The Senior Technical Designer has the expertise to coach teach mentor persuade and influence the Technical Design level in the organization to support growth within the group. They are self-directed but able to manage up as necessary. The Senior Technical Designer is organized and able to independently prioritize workloadESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESFoster open and collaborative communication with Design PMT and Merch teams. Receive and prepare all protofit garments for review with DesignPMT for detailsfit approvals. Schedule and lead in house fit sessions with cross functional team members and global partners. Possess a good understanding of patternmaking and be able to accurately communicate pattern corrections. Enter fit comments into PLM with product picturesdates in a timely fashion according to brand calendars and deadlines. Addupdate construction detail sketches as needed via the use of Adobe Illustrator. Confirm all grade rules are correct in the tech pack to produce compliant product for fit in each size. Complete all data in PLM to enable accurateon time tracking reports as well as enable leadership to aggregate correct data. Attend virtual fittings and partner with global teams to develop a flexible work life balance while meeting all deadlines. Drive a closer to needle point strategy challenging if something needs to be fit in NY or handled offshore. Procure and provide all required materials for 3D digital asset creation and be able to build and work with 3D assets. Maintain an accurate global contact list and distribute to all global business partners at the beginning of a Super season. Support tech pack creation by maintaining and globally distributing all simplification tools fold manuals block body spreadsheets etc.… prior to every super season. Maintain and distribute all tools necessary for Pre-production approval to offshore Technical Design Team and the Quality Assurance Team. Support the supplier calibration and certification process for supplier driven fit approvals. Collaborate with the offshore Tech Design Team creating one universal global way of working utilizing email phone and video conferencing toolsEXPERIENCE SKILLS & KNOWLEDGEDegree or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing Design or equivalent work experience preferred. Experience in apparel related role. Good verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities. A sense of urgency and attention to detail. Ability to proactively problem solve. Knowledge of 3D programs a must. Adobe Illustrator sketching a must. Computer Skills Gerber PLM Browzwear Adobe Illustrator MS Outlook MS Excel MS WordNOTE on-site fit test will be required during interview processLI-CE1Ralph 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.