(USA) Director, Merchandise Design- Apparel

Wal-Mart•Bentonville, AR

46d

About The Position

Are you ready to shape the future of fashion at Sam's Club? We're seeking a visionary leader to drive the design and development of our exclusive Member's Mark apparel brand. This is your opportunity to lead a talented team, define brand aesthetics, and deliver high-quality, high-value collections that delight millions of members across all channels. If you're passionate about trend-forward design, strategic brand building, and creating exceptional member experiences, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in a fast-paced, omni-retail environment. Join us and help redefine what it means to shop smart and look great.

Requirements

Proven experience in brand design and development within the apparel industry
Strong understanding of trend forecasting, product development, and merchandising
Experience managing budgets, supplier relationships, and direct imports
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate across business units
Strategic thinking and analytical skills to drive competitive advantage
Commitment to member experience and brand consistency across channels
Leadership in talent development and ethical business practices
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, design, or related area and 5 years' experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area. Option 2: 7 years' experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.
1 year supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Corporate leadership experience in Business Administration, Merchandising, Sourcing, or related area.
Creative design software
Cross-functional project management
Design, product development, or manufacturing.
Master's degree in Liberal Arts or related area.
Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Apparel Brand Design
Direct internal design teams and initiatives that build and strengthen the Member's Mark brand. Ensure brand DNA, guidelines, trends, aesthetic style, quality, and value support member needs and market leadership.
Brand Member Experience and Shopping Habits
Deliver a world-class Sam's Club-exclusive brand experience across all channels (e.g., Sam's Club locations, SamsClub.com) by offering private label collections of high-quality, high-value products. Provide a positive member experience that drives increased sales, member conversion, and satisfaction.
Brand Execution
Provide macro trend direction (e.g., color, print/pattern, material) for assigned brands. Direct the design vision, execution, and identity of the brand, ensuring merchant strategy and brand guidelines are followed for a consistent design aesthetic in-club and online. Decide on brand aesthetics, silhouettes, and materials. Translate design vision into product using appropriate materials and supply base. Direct creation of product specifications, fit approvals, quality benchmarks, testing protocols, quality analytics, and member reviews.
Merchandising Differentiation and Competitive Advantage
Understand the competitive landscape of the brand portfolio, determine competitive advantages, and develop winning strategies. Adapt to the evolving omni-retail environment and continually offer new experiences to increase Sam's Club's market share and member retention.
Partnership with Leaders
Partner with merchants to ensure brand collections and strategy align with other business unit strategies (e.g., Operations, Replenishment, Marketing).
Strategic Leadership
Provide overall direction by analyzing business objectives and member needs, developing, and implementing strategies, analyzing costs and forecasts, determining resource requirements, evaluating processes, and identifying improvement opportunities. Promote a member-centric environment and support continuous learning.
Talent Development
Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain a highly skilled and engaged workforce. Diagnose capability gaps, recruit and develop talent, support mentorship and succession planning, and leverage the capabilities of new and existing team members.
Integrity and Ethics
Cultivate an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics. Integrate these values into all programs and practices, support the Open Door Policy, and enforce consequences for violations.
Community Engagement
Develop and leverage internal and external partnerships to maximize business goals. Sponsor and lead key community outreach initiatives, engage stakeholders in business planning, and support associate efforts in these areas.