Senior Designer, Fashion Kids Fashion
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
Position Summary...
What youll do...
As a Senior 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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 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 Walmarts 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 youll quickly find were a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the worlds most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and youll discover why we are a world leader in a culture of belonging sustainability and community involvement. From day one youll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.
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 $132000.00 - $264000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock
ㅤ
ㅤ
ㅤ
ㅤ
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelors degree in fashion design textile design or related area and 3 years experience in apparel design garment construction or related area.Option 2: 5 years experience in apparel design garment construction or related area.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no preferred qualifications.
Experience leading design direction for a category or brand. Mentoring junior designers and collaborating with sourcing and production teams.Primary Location...
45 W 25Th St New York NY 10010 United States of AmericaWalmart 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.Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Walmart started with one man. In 1962, Sam Walton began with just one store and one mission: help people save money so they could live better. As a growing global digital enterprise and with over 11,500 stores, we maintain Mr. Sam’s vision, but now, we are able to help more customers ... View more