Location: NYC

Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $58000 - $116500 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, flexible 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

The Art Department Team is seeking a Production & Operations Manager to oversee all financial, calendar and logistic planning for all Ralph Lauren productions. This position is responsible for building out and maintaining the department’s end-to-end process, D&I set approvals, building short-and long-term resource plans and managing logistics and budget for internal prop library. This role is critical to driving day-to-day department operations and managing financial planning,shoot scheduling, and logistic planning for all Ralph Lauren productions. This individual should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high volume, environment and skilled in maintaining and continuously improving upon workflow & financial efficiencies where superior interpersonal and organizational skills are a must.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the business and financial matters of the Set Design department

• Partner with Set Design Lead and Production Leads to manage the Advertising shoot schedule details,resource plan and budget

• Coordinate with both in-house and freelance set design talent to maintain and track all shoot logistics and costs for each shoot.

• Manage Department Freelance and Vendor on boarding process and contract management

• Liaison Set Design’s communications between vendors, fabricators, freelancers, internal D&I and Operations teams, Production and external Production partners

• Partner with project leads to generate accurate budget estimates and track costs through project completion,create summary of actuals at the end of each project.

• Oversee set constructions in-studio and on location; execute build according to pre-determined specifications and provide creative solutions for any complications.

• Research, source, and complete prop purchases, rental orders, inventory pulls, internal product borrows within budget and by deadline; translate custom orders to fabricators, upholsterers, and vendors.

• Confirm prop assistant schedule & needs for each production; manage communication with freelancers making sure they have the information and supplies needed to perform their tasks.

• Manage the props warehouse inventory and budget; oversee organization, resolve furniture damage efficiently and within budget, obtain approval for pieces to donate or dispose of.

• Reconcile all shoot related billing and expenses; complete expense reports, coded to the proper projects.

• Grow and develop new talent

• Identify areas for process improvement, across all brands and with cross-functional partnerships

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Superior organizational and problem-solving abilities are a must, along with the ability to manage competing priorities between and across business groups

• Self-driven leader who works well with others

• Ability to be understanding towards colleagues and sensitive to their unique perspectives, work styles, and ideas

• Ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of people

• Experience in budget management and negotiations

• Experience in leadership with managing a team and projects

• Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment

• Industry experience preferred

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proficient in MS Office; Excel/Word/Adobe/CAD

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Flexibility and willingness to devote to prep, during and post-production of shoots

• Strong ability to multi-task + facilitate multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to work independently

• Must work well under pressure and navigate challenges with a calm and professional demeanor

• Willing to travel Domestically + Internationally

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.