Senior Director, Apparel Design Footwear, Jewelry & Accessories

Walmart • New York, NY

306d • $192,000 - $384,000

About The Position

Senior Director - Apparel Design, Footwear, Jewelry & Accessories Portfolio Required. This role is onsite in our New York City office. At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make to create the future of retail, from responsible sourcing to sustainability - and everything in between. As a Senior Director, Apparel Design, you will lead a Footwear, Jewelry & Accessories private brand and initiatives that are aligned with the Walmart Apparel Strategic Business Unit (SBU) merchandising goals. You will assure that Walmart's private brand DNA/ guidelines, trends, aesthetic/style, quality and value all support the customer's needs and lead the market.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field.
• 6 years' experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area OR 8 years' experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.
• 6 years' experience with cross-functional project management.

Nice To Haves

• Corporate leadership experience in an Apparel Retail environment.
• Corporate leadership experience in Business Administration, Merchandising, Sourcing, or relevant field.
• Masters degree in Liberal Arts or relevant field.
• Online Retail specializing in Apparel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the portfolio of brands including brand management, design, merchandising analytics, and storytelling.
• Lead the design vision, execution and identity of each brand, ensuring the merchant strategy and brand guidelines are followed.
• Be the key decision maker on brand's aesthetic, design, silhouettes, and fabrics/materials.
• Translate the vision into a product by utilizing appropriate materials and a supply base to execute the collection.
• Collaborate with the Product Development and Sourcing team on supplier matrix, direct imports, competitive pricing, and supplier & factory relationships.
• Partner with marketing and brand services teams to ensure cohesive brand vision is executed through all packaging and promotional materials.
• Understand the competitive landscape of the brand portfolio, determining competitive advantages and developing a winning strategy.
• Develop and adapt to the ever-changing Omni retail environment.
• Ensure pricing strategies support portfolios' objectives to drive ROI and increase market share.
• Partner with other Senior Leaders to ensure Brand collections and strategy is in alignment with other business unit strategies.
• Develop a transformative talent strategy for Teams which clearly identifies the skills, experiences and competencies needed to transform the Brand Teams.
• Deliver world-class Walmart exclusive brand experiences across all channels.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• stock purchase plan
• paid maternity and parental leave
• PTO
• multiple health plans
• medical, vision and dental coverage
• company-paid life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U education benefit program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree