Designer, Social, Digital Creative

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, and Club Monaco, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

Position Overview
The creative team is looking for an experienced Digital Designer to work collaboratively with a talented and motivated team to create high quality digital experiences, focused predominantly on Social media outputs that blend rich storytelling content with commerce for the family of Ralph Lauren brands-including Polo, Collection, Purple Label, RRL, Lauren, Chaps, Denim & Supply and Home.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Transform creative ideas into best in class Social campaigns, with a focus on storytelling and interactivity tailored to Social media platforms
* Strong eye, attention to detail, organized, creative problem solver, presenting creative to key stakeholders using design, mockups and animations to communicate inspiring brand experiences
* Partner closely with Editorial, Social Media Marketing, Brand Art Directors, Merchandising, and Project Management counterparts to deliver to brief and meet the business needs
* Develop engaging and innovative media, tailored to how users consume media on Social channels and the relevant opportunities and constraints that these channels provide
* Collaborate with other members of the Digital Creative team in formulating overarching campaign concepts for upcoming launches
* Utilize web technology, image curation, visual storytelling, typography, layout, form, photo retouching, and color balancing
* Resourceful and flexible with exceptional teamwork skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment
* Provide status updates to team members and managers and know when all key meetings are scheduled to ensure that presentations are well prepared. Track next steps and follow-ups for projects

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

* Bachelor's Degree (Graphic Design / Multimedia Design or similar preferred)
* 3+ years of digital experience, ideally with proven experience designing for Social media outputs
* Sketch & Photoshop expert level (superior Adobe Creative Suite knowledge)
* Knowledge of CSS, HTML and video editing are a plus
* Strong understanding of web standards and latest web technologies, emerging tech such as AR, image optimization and cross-browser compatibility #LI-AD1