Senior Designer, Fashion- Elevated Brands

Walmart • New York, NY

6d • $132,000 - $264,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Designer for Elevated Brands at Walmart, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the creative vision and execution of our premium private brand collections. Reporting to the Design Director, you will lead the design process from concept through production, driving innovation, sophistication, and brand storytelling across multiple apparel categories. Your expertise will ensure our elevated brands set new standards in the market and resonate with discerning customers.

Requirements

• Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in fashion design, textile design, or related area and 3 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area.
• Option 2: 5 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator; experience with AI, Miro, and 3D design tools is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading design direction for a category or brand.
• Mentoring junior designers and collaborating with sourcing and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the category expert for elevated brands, bringing a refined, trend-forward perspective to a dynamic retail environment.
• Drive the creative direction for multiple apparel categories, overseeing print, color, key items, fabrications, and advanced techniques that reflect the elevated brand ethos.
• Collaborate closely with Design leadership to translate elevated concepts into compelling, brand-right product lines, ensuring alignment from initial vision through to final execution.
• Communicate design intent through sophisticated digital mood boards, development decks, and inspirational materials tailored for elevated brands.
• Develop and execute seasonal color palettes and fabric stories that embody the elevated positioning of the brand.
• Demonstrate advanced organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear communication across all stages of the design process.
• Manage and adhere to a complex, multi-category calendar with overlapping seasonal deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of elevated collections.
• Design and develop products that align with line plans, sales objectives, and emerging market trends, while upholding the elevated brand standard.
• Deliver industry-leading styles that reflect Walmart’s elevated design ethos and meet the evolving needs of our customers.
• Champion proactive, daily communication and seamless collaboration with internal teams—including Design leadership, Product Development, and Merchandising—as well as external partners and suppliers.
• Cultivate and sustain robust, strategic relationships with both domestic and international suppliers, with a focus on premium materials and craftsmanship.
• Take a leadership role in vendor communications, ensuring clear expectations, timely follow-up, and effective issue resolution to drive business objectives.
• Lead and support the co-create process through collaborative discussions and product reviews, balancing aesthetics, function, and cost for elevated brands.
• Champion sustainability efforts in 3D design, material innovation, and sample management within the elevated brands portfolio.
• Exhibit resourcefulness, autonomy, and the ability to mentor junior designers, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator; experience with AI, Miro, and 3D design tools is a plus.

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.
• 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: Mid Level