Digital Creative Designer, Social

Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $63500 - $114105 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 (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

This role will be responsible for the concepting and asset creation of social media content across all platforms. This includes working with moving and still imagery, aligning with media collateral, including print and digital ad campaigns, site content, social content, events, and other digital activation. A collaborative role, this person will work with the team in ensuring our brand vision is consistent globally across all social platforms. Collaborate with Senior Creatives, Social Strategy team, Agency team, and Emerging Platforms team, among others, to deliver towards a myriad of projects adhering to creative briefs, timelines, and budgets. This person is on the forefront of social and media at large and well-versed in emerging new media, and how it plays a role in the brand’s digital development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in the creation of seasonal & global campaign concepts, adhering to global concept briefs Own content design across all social channels, including: Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, X, Threads, YouTube, and Facebook, ensuring best-in-class content and storytelling are at the forefront, while optimized for the capabilities and user behavior on each channel Design creative across new-media properties, maintaining the Ralph Lauren design aesthetic across all Develop, sustain, and deliver relevant social media content ideas, and related assets on a weekly basis Identify source footage, materials and the required tools and assets to quickly and efficiently repurpose assets into compelling social media content Maintain a differentiated, but consistent visual voice for each of our social channels’ audiences through content creation Identify internal and external creative resources that will expand and enhance our social media creative Assist in maintaining brand image across all platforms Work cross-functionally on development of concept boards for presentations Communicate successfully and partner with all in-house agency departments, including the in-house digital agency, our licensee partners, and external agencies Work with editors on social first video content, while also being able to edit digestible video bites Oversee quality control for all social content, ensuring crops are delivered to the highest caliber Research and gain understanding of the target audience Be curious and be aware of latest trends and news as it related to social media, remaining familiar with top-tier content across channels, including brands, websites, and influencers Contribute ideas and concepts for social media content to maintain/grow traffic and engagement Understand brand’s voice, objectives and goals; look for opportunities on our social channels to help meet those goals Understand team members’ responsibilities and work to support them Maintain a strong work ethic, remain proactive with challenges, and develop a sound solution through collaboration Seek out opportunities to understand other areas of the business, build relationships and gain an understanding of the future of the brand

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

BA in Graphic or Interactive Design or equivalent Solid experience in digital-driven businesses, with a high level of proprietary digital creative output Strong understanding of typography Familiarity with new digital enabling technologies High level of conceptual thinking, a strategic thinker, as well as a doer Strong communication skills with an ability to promote creative solutions and new ideas Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills Relationship building skills to influence concept development and experience design through creative teams while working collaboratively with other functions in the company A natural curiosity and self-learning approach to keep up with the rapid changes in digital and internet technologies is critical to ensure the teams continue to create innovative and differentiated experiences Appreciation and/or understanding of Ralph Lauren sensibility Creative, insightful and interested in fashion, art, and innovation Technical Skills/Computer Applications required: Figma Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) Video Editing (Premiere and After Effects) PowerPoint and Keynote Ralph 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brobston Group