Senior Manager, Merchandise Designer Textiles & Floor Coverings

Position Summary...

Senior Manager of Home: Textiles & Floor Coverings

Department: Walmart Brands Design

Location: New York NY or Bentonville AR (Travel Required)

Portfolio Required

About the Walmart Brands Design Team

At Walmart we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make to create the future of retail from responsible sourcing to sustainability democratized design and everything in between. We are a multifaceted team of brand ambassadors collection builders assortment curators color enthusiast trend experts and illustrators at the for front of an organizational shift to a design & style led Walmart Brands. Small but mighty we strive to find partners in design that can bring fresh perspectives new thought collaboration and design excellence to our team. Passionate about democratized design and love the opportunity of shaping design and reacting to culture

What youll do...

The Senior Manager Textile & Rug Design is responsible for leading the creative vision design execution and design development of rugs carpets and home textile categories as an extension of a larger brand. This role blends hands-on creative design with strategic leadership trend development and organizational excellence. The position supports all Walmart Brands while partnering closely with product development merchandising teams and quality.

Core Responsibilities

• Create original artwork using hand painting sketching and digital tools to develop compelling textile and rug designs.
• Design across multiple categories including rugs carpets pillows poufs blankets bedding bath window and utility mats and soft K
• Develop seasonal concepts print strategies and cohesive product stories aligned with brand DNA and market trends.
• Modify recolor and adapt original and purchased artwork into repeats colorways and production-ready layouts.
• Translate creative vision into commercially viable designs that meet customer retailer and price-point needs.
• Constantly innovate to achieve elevated designs and constructions at affordable prices

Technical Design & Production

• Produce CAD design packages using Adobe Photoshop Illustrator InDesign and Ned-Graphics or similar program.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of repeat design scale color application and layout across multiple substrates and categories
• Design using a wide range of rug and textile constructions including hand tufted hand knotted machine tufted ICN dobby jacquard Axminster hand-loomed knitting and weaving techniques.
• Prepare accurate production files with clear color callouts measurements and specifications adhering to Walmart Standards.
• Ensure artwork is technically optimized for manufacturing and retail execution.

Trend Color & Market Research

• Develop comprehensive trend color and concept reports for rugs and home textiles.
• Conduct ongoing market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends techniques and materials.
• Scout global markets and trade shows for innovation in design sustainability and production techniques.

Sustainability & Innovation

• Recommend environmentally sustainable textile practices and support the development of responsible product systems.
• Lead or contribute to sustainable product initiatives including eco-conscious materials and processes as part of WM sustainability initiatives.
• Stay informed on new technologies tools and techniques impacting textile and rug design.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead the end-to-end design in conjunction with PD from concept through retail launch.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising product development quality teams sourcing and production teams.
• Be able to communicate design strategies clearly with internal partners and vendors.
• Possibly travel internationally (24 times per year) to work directly with mills and production partners.
• Manage freelancer relationships and support junior designers as needed.

Organization & Asset Management

• Maintain and manage CAD artwork libraries rug libraries and print archives.
• Ensure consistent file naming version control and digital asset organization aligns with seasonal drops and Walmart Brand Design Teams system.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong workflow management attention to detail and organizational discipline.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent degree in Textile Design Surface Design Interior Design or related field.
• Extensive experience in rug and textile design across residential hospitality and commercial markets.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Microsoft Excel Ned-Graphics or related design software.
• Strong understanding of the full product lifecycle from concept development through production and installation.
• Proven ability to balance creative vision with commercial objectives.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and cultures.
• Highly organized self-driven and adaptable work style; effective both independently and in group settings.
• Demonstrated leadership problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to review and refine existing brand assortments spot white space and recommend solutions.
• Be able to design across a variety of aesthetics including kids brands.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with print libraries digital asset management systems and archival processes.
• Retailers with strong style relevance.
• Familiarity with global manufacturing environments particularly in India.

Benefits & Perks:
Beyond competitive pay you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other greatperksinclude401(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 abilitiesideasand opinions- while welcoming all people. Walmart E-Verify. Learn more aboutapplicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.

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. Butyoullquickly findwerea 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 usandyoulldiscover why we are a world leader ina culture of belongingsustainability and community day oneyoullbe 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 .
Bentonville Arkansas US-30002: The annual salary range for this position is $110000.00 - $220000.00
New York New York US-11244: 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.

Option 1: Bachelors degree in business administration marketing design or related area and 4 years experience in design merchandising marketing or related area. Option 2: 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.

Creative design software Cross-functional project management Design product development or manufacturing. Masters degree in liberal arts or relevant field.

Primary Location...

1700 Se 5th St Bentonville AR 72716 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.