Senior Design Manager, Fashion - Kids Apparel Job at Walmart in New York

Position Summary

As a Senior Manager – Apparel Designer specializing in Kids Fashion at Walmart, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the creative vision and execution of private brand kids’ apparel collections. Reporting to the Design Director, you will lead the design process from concept through production, driving innovation and excellence across multiple brands and categories within kids’ fashion. You will be responsible for research, trend analysis, assortment planning, supplier collaboration, material development, sustainability initiatives, and cross-functional teamwork.

What you\'ll do

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the category expert for kids’ apparel 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 to 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 our 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. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you\'ll quickly find we\'re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world\'s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you\'ll discover why we are a world leader in a culture of belonging, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you\'ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. www.careers.walmart.com

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam\'s Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor\'s degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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

The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00-$264,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Stock.

Minimum Qualifications

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 has 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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