Walmart is hiring : Senior Design Manager, Fashion - (Baby Fashion & Layette) in

Position Summary

Senior Manager – Apparel Designer specializing in Baby Fashion & Layette at Walmart. Lead the design process from concept through production, shaping the creative vision and execution of private brand kids’ apparel collections. Report to Design Director and drive innovation and excellence across multiple brands and categories within kids’ fashion. Responsible for research, trend analysis, assortment planning, supplier collaboration, material development, sustainability initiatives, and cross-functional teamwork.

What you’ll do

• Serve as the category expert for kids’ apparel sizes 0-24 months, within a dynamic, commercial retail environment.
• Lead the creation of seasonal trend and design direction, including print, color, key items, fabrications, and innovative techniques specific to kids’ fashion.
• Partner with Design leadership to translate concepts into compelling product lines, ensuring alignment from initial presentation through final product development.
• Communicate design vision through digital mood boards, development decks, and inspirational materials.
• Develop and execute seasonal color palettes and fabric stories tailored to the kids’ apparel category.
• Demonstrate advanced organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear communication across all stages of the design process.
• Manage and adhere to a complex, multi-category calendar with overlapping seasonal deadlines.
• Design and develop kids’ apparel products in line with line plans, sales objectives, and emerging market trends; ensure timely execution of the product development calendar.
• Deliver industry-leading styles that reflect Walmart’s design ethos and meet the evolving needs of customers.
• Foster daily communication and collaboration with internal and external partners, including Design leadership, product development, merchandising, and suppliers.
• Lead and support the co-create process through collaborative discussions and product reviews, balancing aesthetics, function, and cost.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers, both virtually and in-person.
• Champion sustainability efforts in 3D design, material innovation, and sample management within the kids’ apparel category.
• Exhibit resourcefulness, autonomy, and the ability to mentor junior designers.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator; experience with AI, Miro, and 3D design tools is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions while being welcoming of all people.

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. We are a Fortune #1 company and a company that encourages you to bring your whole self to work. Walmart is a world leader in belonging, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do your best work. www.careers.walmart.com

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and / or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location

45 W 25Th St, New York, NY 10010, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and have a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

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