Senior Manager Technical Design, Fashion (Men's)

Position Summary...

What youll do...

Senior Manager - Technical Design Fashion Location - NYC - Relocation required to NYC At Walmart our mission is to help people save money so they can live better. This purpose drives every decision we make from responsible sourcing to sustainability and beyond. As a Senior Manager Technical Design Fashion you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of retail by ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality performance and value.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Technical Designer to lead the fit and technical development of our apparel from concept through production. This role is critical in ensuring that every garment meets Walmarts fit standards performance expectations and delivers an exceptional customer experience. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with deep expertise in fit pattern making leading technical designers and product lifecycle management for apparel. These posting covers multiple openings across several apparel categories Women/Men- Knits/Woven/Bottoms/Intimates/activeand Kids/Baby apply once to be considered for all relevant opportunities. This is an onsite opportunity based in our New York City office. A full relocation package can be made available. Core job responsibilities

• People Leadership: Lead and develop highperforming technical design teams providing clear direction and driving strong execution. Partners across functions to deliver scalable highquality solutions.
• Fit Leadership:Lead and conduct live fit sessions using fit models pattern expertise and fit forms to evaluate samples for fit performance and functionality. Ensure alignment with design intent and customer performance expectations
• 2D & 3D Pattern Expertise:Utilize 2D & 3D pattern tools to validate initial patterns blocks and grading during product development through production. Establish and maintain grade rule tables and block libraries to streamline the fit process across product categories
• Customer-Centric Product Integrity:Drive a data-led approach focused on customer insights returns-based learning loops and implementing learnings to elevate fit to meet and exceed customer expectations
• Fit Quality & Technical Direction:Follow rigorous quality assurance gates through development production and post-purchase stages. Lead and conduct internal and external wear tests to seek wearer feedback and implement corrective actions as needed. Provide detailed technical direction on fit and construction to vendor partners to meet design and fit intent
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner closely with Design Product Development and Sourcing teams and vendors to define and execute appropriate fit and functional intent for each product
• Technical Package Ownership:Strong PLM knowledge to manage end-to-end fit cycle. Create and maintain detailed technical packages in PLM including specs grading construction details and fit evaluation comments

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in technical design roles with deep expertise in fit grading fabric and pattern for apparel
• Proven ability to analyze data solve complex challenges and drive continuous improvement using agile test-and-learn approaches
• Advanced proficiency in PLM 3D CAD Miro Board and related product development tools
• Strong operational mindset with experience translating product fit quality and customer metrics into actionable steps
• Skilled at leading fit sessions collaborating with and influencing cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders at all levels
• Experience with performance fabrics and technical finishes (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to train mentor and develop associates including creating educational materials and delivering training programs
• Customer-centric innovative and passionate about staying ahead of apparel trends
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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 sustainability and community involvement. From day one youll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. 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. 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 Live Better U is a Walmart-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 $132000.00 - $264000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

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

Bachelors degree in Business Textiles Design or related field and 4 years experience in technical design product development or related area OR 6 years experience in technical design product development or related area.
1 years supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Apparel Manufacturing Masters degree in Business Textiles Design or related field. Working on cross-functional teams Working with product development software

Primary Location...

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

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