(USA) Senior Designer, Fashion- Women's Shoes

Walmart•New York, NY

6d•$132,000 - $264,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Designer, Women’s Shoes for Elevated & Private Brands at Walmart, you will help shape the creative vision and execution of our premium private brand footwear collections. Reporting to the Design Director, you will lead the end-to-end design process—from concept through production—delivering trend-forward, elevated product that strengthens brand storytelling and resonates with discerning customers.

Requirements

Strong understanding of trend, color, materials, and construction; ability to translate insights into commercially successful product.
Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication skills across all phases of the design process.
Ability to influence cross-functional partners and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator); experience with AI tools, Miro, and 3D design tools

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 women’s footwear, bringing a refined, trend-driven point of view to a fast-paced retail environment.
Lead the creative direction for women’s shoes, including silhouette development, materials, color, print/graphics, and key items.
Partner with Design leadership to translate seasonal concepts into brand-right, commercially compelling product lines from initial vision through final execution.
Communicate design intent through digital mood boards, inspiration walls, development decks, and line presentations.
Build and execute seasonal color palettes and material/fabric stories aligned to elevated brand positioning.
Manage a multi-season calendar with overlapping deadlines; ensure on-time delivery of design milestones, samples, and final approvals.
Collaborate daily with cross-functional partners including Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Quality.
Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers, with emphasis on premium materials and craftsmanship.
Lead vendor communication: set clear expectations, drive follow-ups, and resolve issues to meet business objectives.