Interior Design Associate

About the role

Ralph Lauren Corporation is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products across apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. The Company’s brand portfolio includes Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, and others, representing one of the world’s most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

Responsibilities

• Support the selection, coordination, purchasing and installation of store decorative elements for Ralph Lauren Architecture and Design Studio
• Support sourcing and selection of decorative items
• Visit showrooms to find appropriate samples for projects
• Visit vendors to monitor progress on furniture fabrication and/or antique refurbishment
• Track decorative items from point of purchase through delivery
• Support and assist with inspiration boards that illustrate design concepts
• Partner with architects and Interior Design Manager on store layouts
• Archive decorative materials and maintain project records/specs
• Support and assist with new store decorative installations and renovations
• Maintain project interior design budgets

Requirements

• Education/Degree in interior design or related field
• 1–3 years’ experience in interior design and/or store development, preferably in retail or high-end residential
• Highly organized and proactive individual, capable of multi-tasking within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read and understand architectural/construction drawings and sketch/diagram space plans and fixture layouts
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD and/or SketchUp proficiency a plus
• Budget tracking and project management skills

Pay

$62,000 – $90,000 annually