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.
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Our compensated 10-week Corporate RL Inspire Internship Program is designed to give rising senior undergraduate students a challenging, hands-on experience in the retail industry.
As an INSPIRE Intern, you will...
ONBOARD: Kick off your journey with a dynamic orientation with your entire intern class
ENGAGE: Experience exclusive RL moments including our Executive Speaker Series
DEVELOP: Receive valuable coaching and real-time coaching and on-going feedback from your supervisor and Early Career Talent team
COLLABORATE: Strategize and execute a final, cross-functional group project with your fellow interns
IMPACT: Create meaningful change and volunteer with our Ralph Lauren Gives Back program
CONNECT: Enjoy social events and networking opportunities
We are seeking an enthusiastic and analytical-minded individual who is passionate about Ralph Lauren and eager to learn.
To be eligible for a US-based Ralph Lauren Internship position, applicants must:
- Attend college full-time in the United States and be entering your final semester or year of undergraduate studies with a graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Able to work in an in-person or hybrid workplace environment arrangement
- Available the entire duration of the 10-week internship and reside within a commutable distance to one of our office locations (NY, NJ, NC). A housing stipend will be provided to help with travel and accommodations.
Candidates should only apply to one role. If a student’s experience aligns with multiple opportunities, the Early Careers team will ensure they’re considered accordingly.
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Support Global Fashion team with the creative sample life cycle, build seasonal planning tools, and maintain TEAMs database for streamlined communication to the Global field teams. Provide administrative support to the Brand Image team including building and updating home office seasonal boards for use in planning upcoming new store openings, marketing activations, seasonal window and interior concepts. Active participant in the execution of interior merchandising strategies during key installations in stores.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with building boards to show assortments and plan seasonal installs for windows & interiors, store initiatives, and buys for key projects such as store openings and global marketing activations.
- Process new sample shipments: create garment bags, order sample supplies, pull and pack global sample sends, and maintain sample closet.
- Check-out / check-in sample loans and share updates to Fashion Assistant to maintain accurate sample tracker. Communicates account transfers with Library Teams for accuracy of library accounts.
- Attend showroom walk-throughs and create seasonal paper dolls to be uploaded to the Global Brand Image TEAMs page
- Schedule and coordinate regular visits to the RL Library, arranging sample loans to support Brand Image installations
- Organize buy tool data into Excel charts summarizing global rig ownership, and create tailored Microsoft documents (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) for special projects and planning
- Participate in local installations and merchandising activities
Salary range: $15.75 - $28.1 hourly,
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent time management and organizational abilities
- Hands on, adaptable, and creative approach to problem-solving
Desired Skills For All Intern Roles
- Strong understanding and appreciation of the Ralph Lauren aesthetic, brand heritage, and the retail industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong writing and math skills; retail math a plus
- Highly organized and eager team player
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and deliver results with attention to detail
- Thinks strategically to seize opportunities and solve problems
- Active listener with strong communication; clearly communicates ideas, both written and verbally
- Ability to balance creativity with practicality
- A self-starter who excels in a dynamic, ever-changing environment and can switch gears as required
- Passionate about advancing a culture of belonging and equal opportunity
- Curious, desire to learn, innovative, forward-thinking, strong interpersonal skills
