Interior Design Manager

Company Description
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.

Position Overview

• Support Head of EMEA Interior Design in the management of new store openings and renovations in EMEA
• Create and maintain budgets for each project
• Source and select decorative items (incl. but not limited to; furniture, drapery, wallcovering rugs, artwork, propping, etc.)
• Track decorative items from point of purchase through delivery
• Partner with architects/store design/merchants/visual presentation on space design and installations
• Archive decorative materials and maintain project records/specs
• Negotiate costs with suppliers and vendors to ensure cost effectiveness
• Manage Associate of Interior Design, EMEA, in daily responsibilities & tasks

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
5+ years experience in interior design and/or store development, preferably in retail industry or high-end residential
• Highly organized and proactive individual, capable of multi-tasking within a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and collaboration
• Able 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
• Ability to source and select decorative items
• Budget and project management skills
• Frequent travel within EMEA for store visits, sourcing trips, and installs
• Flexibility in working hours around installations and meetings with NY team