Senior Director, Fashion Design- Non-Apparel Design

Walmart•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Senior Director, Fashion Design-Non-Apparel Design, you will lead Walmart’s Footwear, Jewelry & Accessories private brand portfolio, ensuring each brand’s DNA, design guidelines, trend relevance, quality, and value meet customer needs and support the Walmart Apparel SBU merchandising goals. You’ll align merchant leadership to brand and assortment direction, and you’ll own the P&L and annual budget for the portfolio. You’ll work cross-functionally across the Apparel SBU and partner closely with Merchants, Product Development, Sourcing, Marketing/Brand Services, and Omni Merchandising Operations. You’ll also collaborate with your People Partner to build a future-ready talent strategy and a high-performance culture. This is an onsite role based in our New York office. Portfolios requested with application.

Requirements

Proven ability to build and execute private brand strategy aligned to long-term business plans and prioritized strategic programs
Strong capability to define and maintain a winning brand aesthetic and clear brand DNA/guardrails
Data-savvy approach: ability to analyze competition, customer behavior, industry trends, and macro environment insights
Omni-channel, customer-first mindset with experience making customer-centric decisions across touchpoints and incorporating actionable customer feedback
Demonstrated success leading with ownership, autonomy, and tenacity in a fast-paced, competitive environment
Strong cross-functional leadership and influence, including partnership with Merchants, Product Development, Sourcing, and Marketing
Experience managing P&L and annual budgets for a brand or portfolio
Bachelor’s degree in fashion design, textile design, or related area and 13 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area OR 15 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area
10 years’ supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Experience managing global design operations.
Thought leadership in fashion industry forums or publications.
Track record of leading design transformation and innovation.

Responsibilities

Set and drive the design vision and brand identity for the Footwear, Jewelry & Accessories private brand portfolio
Ensure brand DNA and design standards are executed consistently across stores and Walmart.com
Translate brand direction into product—owning key decisions on silhouettes, materials, and overall assortment expression
Partner with Product Development and Sourcing to deliver the line through the right supplier strategy, quality, and cost
Collaborate with Marketing/Brand Services to bring the brand to life through cohesive storytelling, packaging, and promotions
Use competitive, customer, and pricing insights to strengthen differentiation, improve ROI, and grow market share
Align with senior cross-functional partners (e.g., Merchandising Ops, Operations/Replenishment) to deliver omni merchandising objectives

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Health benefits (medical, vision and dental coverage)
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U (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.)
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