Manager, Merchandise Designer - Home Textiles Designer

Wal-Mart • Bentonville, AR

49d • $90,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make to shape the future of retail-from responsible sourcing to sustainability, and everything in between. As a Home Textiles Print Designer, you will be responsible for creating designs exclusively for Private Brands and developing print trend strategies that support Walmart's General Merchandise and Private Brand goals. You will ensure that Walmart's Private Brand DNA/guidelines, trends, aesthetics/style, quality, and value all align with customer needs and help lead the market.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in fashion, design, art, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in print textile design, preferably in home textiles.
• Strong understanding of the print design and development process.
• Demonstrated creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with emerging AI technologies.
• Understanding of copyright considerations related to graphics and pattern manipulation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI design tools is a plus.
• Experience with large-scale plotter printing is preferred.
• Creative design software
• Cross-functional project management
• Design, product development, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Sketch and create designs for print, focusing on soft home but considering hard home applications.
• Use both digital tools and traditional materials to develop original art.
• Modify, style, and edit purchased artworks to align with seasonal themes.
• Acquire artwork from various sources (e.g., Shutterstock, print houses).
• Use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create seamless repeats and technically color-separated artworks ready for production (Vector and TIFF formats).
• Collaborate with design team members to assess seasonal pattern needs.
• Understand scale requirements for different product types (e.g., bedding, window treatments, decorative pillows).
• Create production-ready files with accurate color callouts and measurements.
• Maintain organized file structures and follow established naming conventions.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge in adapting technical prints for various substrates (hard and soft).
• Possess advanced color knowledge.
• Assist in establishing seasonal color palettes, assist with color direction, collaborate with the color team, and manage the home color library.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Support team members in executing trend and color direction.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with internal and external partners, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain flexibility in workflow and organization.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and supervise up to two freelancers.

Benefits

• Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
• Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
• 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.
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees