Architecture & Design Manager, RLA+D Studio

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
The Project Manager will work with team to design, develop and manage freestanding retail stores for both new design/construction & renovations of existing stores globally.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Produce and manage design and design development packages for new retail stores and renovations; from initial design concept thru project opening.
* Responsible for project management including; design, construction, millwork shop drawing review, sample review, as well as, budget and schedule maintenance.
* Coordinate project scope with various consultants: Lighting, Engineer, Production Architect, Code and Construction Manager.
* Coordinate project's program requirements with Ralph Lauren's in-house departments; Decorative, Merchants, Visual and Operations.
* Maintain constant dialogue with managers regarding status and progress of projects.
* Partner with construction teams for project schedules, budgets and milestones.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge
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* High-level experience in high-end/luxury retail design or with high end/luxury residential/commercial architecture/interior design firm(s)
* Proficiency in AutoCAD 2007 (or more recent version)
* Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project
* Familiarity beneficial in Adobe applications (Photoshop CS4, Acrobat X Pro) and Autodesk applications (Buzzsaw 2011, Design Review 2011, DWG True View 2011
* Understanding of traditional classical architectural design and components as well as modern design.
* Must have a high level of design skills; ability to sketch and hand draw
* Knowledge of millwork standards, details and construction
* Analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects