Designer, Fashion - Soft Accessories

Wal-Mart • New York, NY

82d • $108,000 - $216,000

About The Position

As a Soft Accessories Designer at Walmart, you will be at the forefront of creating private brand accessories under the mentorship and partnership of the Design Director. You will develop product lines across multiple brands from concept to production. You will support and/or lead research, concepting, assortment builds, supplier communication, material development, sustainability work and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Textile/Print Design experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Be a category expert within a commercial space.
• Create seasonal trend and design development direction that encompasses print, color, key items, fabrications, and innovation.
• Work with Design leadership to execute the concept from presentation to product development.
• Effectively communicate through digital mood boards, development decks, and inspirational tears.
• Execute the creation of seasonal and on trend color palettes.
• Exhibit clear communication, strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Adhere to an advanced multi-category calendar with seasonal overlaps.
• Design/develop product according to line plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar.
• Design and execute industry-leading styles that reflect Walmart's design ethos and meet our customers' needs.
• Daily Communication with internal and external partners, including Design leadership, product development, merchandising, and supplier.
• Support the co-create process through collaborative discussions and product reviews, considering aesthetics, function, and cost.
• Build collaborative relationships with suppliers and cross functional partners.
• Drive and/or support sustainability efforts in 3D design, material innovation and sample ratio management.
• Resourceful, able to follow direction, can work autonomously.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; specifically, Illustrator. Capabilities in AI or collaborative tools like Miro and 3D are welcomed.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• stock purchase plan
• paid maternity and parental leave
• PTO
• multiple health plans
• performance-based bonus awards
• medical, vision and dental coverage
• company-paid life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U education benefit program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees