Senior Designer, Fashion - Women's Swim

Walmart•New York, NY

11d•$132,000 - $264,000

About The Position

As a Senior Designer at Walmart, you will be at the forefront of creating world-class swimwear known for its innovation, design, function, fit, and quality. Under the mentorship and partnership of a Design Director, you will lead and develop the product line from initial concept to garment production. Sr. Designer leads and communicates trends, colors, print and pattern, fabric and key products of the season. Collaborates with internal and external partners to implement and execute design concepts while ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process. What you'll do... - Be an expert with extensive experience in women’s swimwear within a successful commercial space. - Strong understanding of swim market and trends - Exhibit organization and clear communication to thrive in a high-paced work environment with an advanced multi-track calendar. - Drive success within a multifaceted organization, ensuring your team is connected and up-to-date in PD, Fit, Merchandising, Raw Materials, Sourcing, Color and Textures, Planning, Product Education, etc. - Lead, collaborate, brainstorm, and co-create concepts, seasonal direction, and design as both a leader and a mentor. - Effectively communicate visual point of view via digital mood boards, decks, and inspiration. - Collaborate with Merchants to harmonize commerciality with innovation. Understand the importance of running a high-volume business, closely monitoring sell-through, and reacting to market shifts and consumer trends. - Design and execute industry-leading styles that reflect Walmart’s design ethos and meet our customers’ needs. - Demonstrate a sharp understanding of pattern, movement, and technical construction to communicate effectively with Fit, PD, factories, and 3D teams. - Attend fittings and participate in construction reviews, considering aesthetics, function, and cost/IMU of garments. At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart . The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ‎

Requirements

Extensive experience in women’s swimwear within a successful commercial space.
Strong understanding of swim market and trends
Exhibit organization and clear communication to thrive in a high-paced work environment with an advanced multi-track calendar.
Demonstrate a sharp understanding of pattern, movement, and technical construction to communicate effectively with Fit, PD, factories, and 3D teams.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the product line from initial concept to garment production.
Lead and communicate trends, colors, print and pattern, fabric and key products of the season.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to implement and execute design concepts.
Ensure the timely execution of each stage in the process.
Effectively communicate visual point of view via digital mood boards, decks, and inspiration.
Collaborate with Merchants to harmonize commerciality with innovation.
Design and execute industry-leading styles that reflect Walmart’s design ethos and meet our customers’ needs.
Attend fittings and participate in construction reviews, considering aesthetics, function, and cost/IMU of garments.