Manager, Apparel Designer - Jewelry at Walmart Inc. New York, NY

kozmetickesluzby.vecnakraska.sk - Jobboard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid maternity and parental leave

PTO

Multiple health plans

Job summary

Walmart is hiring a Jewelry Designer in New York City, responsible for leading trend-driven designs and collaborating across teams to build dynamic product lines. The role emphasizes market research, supplier partnerships, and sustainable practices within an innovative environment.

Qualified candidates will have a background in design or merchandising and proficiency in tools like Illustrator. The compensation package includes a salary ranging from $108,000 to $216,000, alongside several benefits including a 401(k) match and performance incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, design, or related area with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Alternatively, 4 years’ experience in design, merchandising, or marketing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive market and trend research to inform designs.
• Design functional styles meeting Walmart's ethos.
• Build relationships with suppliers and collaborate on products.
• Create presentations to communicate key ideas.
• Ensure alignment with brand strategies and timelines.
• Promote sustainability in design practices.

Skills

Market and trend research

Design execution

Strong supplier relationships

Digital presentations

Jewelry development communication

Category expertise

Collaboration

Proficient in Illustrator

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, design, or related area

4 years experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area

Tools

Illustrator

Miro

AI and 3D tools

Job description

Manager, Apparel Designer - Jewelry

Position is Onsite: New York, New York

As a Jewelry Designer at Walmart, you will be at the forefront of building trend driven, customer‑centric private brand assortments under the guidance of the Design Director. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to co‑create commercially dynamic product lines across women’s, kids, and men’s. Your role involves extensive trend and market research, concept support, category direction from concept to production, cross‑functional collaboration, supplier partnership, line curation, and calendar adherence.

Responsibilities

• Extensive market and trend research; be the expert in your categories.
• Design and execute industry‑leading, highly functional styles that reflect Walmart’s design ethos and meet customer needs.
• Drive successful co‑creation and build strong supplier relationships. Support the process with collaborative discussions, product reviews, and cost/IMU analysis of individual products.
• Create dynamic digital presentations that clearly communicate big ideas and key category shifts, ensuring the work puts the customer at the forefront while aligning to brand guardrails and division strategies.
• Demonstrate a sharp understanding of jewelry development to communicate effectively with PD, suppliers, factories, and 3D teams.
• Utilize category expertise to develop and curate commercially viable product lines across private brands in partnership with the design director, merchants, and product development.
• Harmonize commerciality with innovation and line plan adherence, understanding the importance of running a high‑volume business and reacting to market shifts and consumer trends.
• Be curious and embrace new ways of working.
• Exhibit organization and clear communication to thrive in a high‑paced work environment.
• Adhere to an advanced multi‑track calendar and meet all business‑critical deadlines.
• Drive team collaboration within a multifaceted organization, ensuring partners are connected and up to date across Product Development, Merchandising, Planning, and Supplier.
• Drive and/or support sustainability efforts in 3D design, material innovation, and sample ratio management.
• Proficient in Illustrator and collaborative tools like Miro; AI and 3D experience welcome.

Benefits & Perks

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for performance. Other perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer by Choice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, design, or related area and 2 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.
• Option 2: 4 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Salary

The annual salary range is $108,000.00–$216,000.00, with additional compensation including annual or quarterly performance bonuses and potential stock.

Primary Location

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