Senior Manager, Apparel Designer - Women's Fashion

Walmart; New York (NY); On-site; USD 132,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Manager, Apparel Designer specializing in women's fashion. This role offers the opportunity to innovate and design world-class athletic apparel, ensuring a blend of function and aesthetic. You will lead a talented team, collaborating with various departments to drive success and meet customer needs. With a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, including education programs and performance bonuses, this position is perfect for those passionate about design and innovation in the retail sector.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Vision Coverage

Dental Coverage

401(k)

Stock Purchase

Company-paid Life Insurance

PTO

Parental Leave

Company Discounts

Adoption Expense Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in design, merchandising, or marketing.
• Experience in cross-functional project management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product line from concept to production, ensuring innovation and quality.
• Collaborate with teams to design and execute functional styles reflecting company ethos.

Skills

Technical Activewear Expertise

Apparel Market Understanding

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Senior Manager, Apparel Designer - Women's Fashion

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Base pay range

$132,000.00/yr - $264,000.00/yr

Position Summary

As a Senior Designer at Walmart, you will be at the forefront of creating world-class athletic apparel known for its innovation, design, function, fit, and quality. Under the mentorship and partnership of a Design Director, you will lead and develop the product line from initial concept to garment production. Your role involves embedding intuitive innovation into each product while seamlessly blending function and aesthetic.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Be an expert with extensive experience in technical activewear within a successful commercial space.
• Strong understanding of apparel market and trends.
• Exhibit organization and clear communication to thrive in a high-paced work environment with an advanced multi-track calendar.
• Drive success within a multifaceted organization, ensuring your team is connected and up-to-date in PD, Fit, Merchandising, Raw Materials, Sourcing, Color and Textures, Planning, Product Education, etc.
• Lead, collaborate, brainstorm, and co-create concepts, seasonal direction, and design as both a leader and a mentor.
• Collaborate with Merchants to harmonize commerciality with innovation. Understand the importance of running a high-volume business, closely monitoring sell-through, and reacting to market shifts and consumer trends.
• Design and execute industry-leading, highly functional styles that reflect Walmart's design ethos and meet our customers’ needs.
• Demonstrate a sharp understanding of pattern, movement, and technical construction to communicate effectively with Fit, PD, factories, and 3D teams.
• Attend fittings and participate in construction reviews, considering aesthetics, function, and cost/IMU of garments.
• Partner with ambassadors/athletes to continuously elevate existing and explore customer needs.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Benefits include medical, vision, dental coverage, 401(k), stock purchase, company-paid life insurance, PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting, disability insurance, 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 depends on your job classification and employment duration, meeting or exceeding legal requirements.

For more info about PTO, visit https://one.walmart.com/notices.

Live Better U is Walmart's education benefit program covering high school to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and certificates, fully paid by Walmart.

Eligibility varies by benefit and employment status. Benefits are subject to change and specific plan terms.

For more info on benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range is $132,000.00 to $264,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses, stock options, and other incentives for eligible positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field, plus 4 years’ experience in design, merchandising, or marketing, OR 6 years’ experience in these areas.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in cross-functional project management, Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Location

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

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Industries

Retail