Senior Manager, Product Development - Technical Designer

Position Summary...

Working at Sams Club means a career without boundaries. Theres always room to grow to take on another challenge to roll up your sleeves and contribute and to find professional rewards for your hard work.

Yes we are a division of the Fortune #1 company Walmart Inc. But youll quickly find that were a company that wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Sams Club is where the worlds most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our clubs. Join us and youll discover why our company is a world leader in culture of belonging sustainability and community involvement. From day one youll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

Were looking for a seasoned fit expert to lead the end-to-end fit development strategy across Mens Womens and Kids apparel with a strong emphasis on 3D innovation and digital workflows. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical design patternmaking and cross-functional collaborationespecially in stretch-to-fit categories like leggings and shapewear. Youll be the architect of fit standards and processes driving quality consistency and member satisfaction while influencing product excellence and business performance. If youre passionate about shaping the future of apparel fit and ready to make a lasting impact this is your opportunity. Domestic and international travel are required. This role will report into the Group Director of product development.

What youll do...

What youll do

• Lead the fit development strategy: Own and drive the end-to-end fit development process across Mens Womens and Kids apparel. Establish and evolve fit standards fit blocks and fit processes in alignment with product development team.
• Champion 3D fit innovation: Leverage your expertise in 3D fitting tools and technologies (e.g. CLO Browzwear) to streamline development improve accuracy and reduce lead times. 3D fit experience is a must for this role.
• Be the expert and architect: You are the go-to authority in fit. Build refine and elevate the fit functioncreating a best-in-class process that supports quality consistency and member satisfaction. Apply deep knowledge of patternmaking grading and construction methods especially for stretch-to-fit apparel such as leggings bras and shapewear.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner closely with internal teams to ensure alignment on fit standards and development goals. Communicate updates resolve issues and drive initiatives forward with clarity and confidence. Work with sourcing design product development and factory partners to ensure manufacturability and consistency.
• Manage product specifications: Oversee the creation approval and lifecycle management of fit-related product specifications. Write and maintain detailed tech packs construction standards and prototype notes. Conduct benchmarking manage sample assortments and ensure all components meet quality and aesthetic standards.
• Support sourcing and compliance: Ensure sourcing documentation is accurate and complete. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain audit-ready data and support special projects as needed. Partner with vendors to resolve construction challenges and improve production readiness.
• Drive business impact: Analyze data to identify trends inform strategy and improve processes. Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership to enhance product offerings and drive financial performance. Engage with wear testing and research teams to validate fit and performance.
• Shape the future: This is an incredible opportunity to take ownership of a critical function and shape the path forward. Youll have the flexibility to innovate the support to execute and the platform to make a lasting impact.

What youll bring

• Extensive experience in apparel technical developmentwith a strong focus on fit including fit standards blocks and processes.
• Proven expertise in 3D fitting toolsand digital product development workflows (e.g. CLO Optitex).
• Strong technical design background including patternmaking grading construction methods and tech pack creation.
• Experience working with factory vendorsto ensure manufacturability and resolve construction challenges.
• Strategic mindsetwith the ability to build and execute a vision for fit development across multiple categories.
• Strong leadership skillswith experience managing cross-functional teams and mentoring talent.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities especially in working with large retail partners like Walmart.
• Analytical and process-driven approachto problem-solving with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator CAD pattern software and MS Office; experience with 3D tools and digital workflows is highly desired.
• Passion for product excellenceand a deep understanding of member needs and expectations

This role does require domestic and international travel.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

At Sams Club 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 parental leave family care leave bereavement jury duty and voting. 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 PTO see 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 company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sams Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelors 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 .

The annual salary range for this position is $110000.00-$220000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Minimum Qualifications...

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

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Marketing Design or related field and 4 years experience in design merchandising marketing or
related area OR 6 years experience in design merchandising marketing or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Application development experience with emphasis on VBA and SQL programming languages Creative design software Financial modeling Leading and completing cross-functional projects Manufacturing product development or packaging Microsoft Office Supervisory

Masters: Arts Masters: Business Masters: Science

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification Six Sigma - Certification

Primary Location...

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr Bentonville AR 72712-4304 United States of America