Senior Manager, Merchandise Designer - Textiles & Floor Coverings

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

18d•$110,000 - $264,000

About The Position

Senior Manager of Home: Textiles & Floor Coverings Department: Walmart Brands Design Location: New York, NY or Bentonville, AR (Travel Required) Portfolio Required About the Walmart Brands Design Team 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, democratized design – and everything in between. We are a multifaceted team of brand ambassadors, collection builders, assortment curators, color enthusiast, trend experts, and illustrators at the for front of an organizational shift to a design & style led Walmart Brands. Small but mighty we strive to find partners in design that can bring fresh perspectives, new thought, collaboration and design excellence to our team. Passionate about democratized design and love the opportunity of shaping design and reacting to culture? What you'll do... The Senior Manager, Textile & Rug Design is responsible for leading the creative vision, design execution, and design development of rugs, carpets, and home textile categories as an extension of a larger brand. This role blends hands-on creative design with strategic leadership, trend development, and organizational excellence. The position supports all Walmart Brands while partnering closely with product development, merchandising teams and quality.

Requirements

Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent degree in Textile Design, Surface Design, Interior Design or related field.
Extensive experience in rug and textile design across residential, hospitality, and commercial markets.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Excel, Ned-Graphics, or related design software.
Strong understanding of the full product lifecycle, from concept development through production and installation.
Proven ability to balance creative vision with commercial objectives.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and cultures.
Highly organized, self-driven, and adaptable work style; effective both independently and in group settings.
Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
Ability to review and refine existing brand assortments, spot white space and recommend solutions.
Be able to design across a variety of aesthetics including kids brands.
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, design, or related area and 4 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.
Option 2: 6 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.

Nice To Haves

Experience with print libraries, digital asset management systems, and archival processes.
Retailers with strong style relevance.
Familiarity with global manufacturing environments, particularly in India.
Creative design software
Cross-functional project management
Design, product development, or manufacturing.
Master’s degree in liberal arts or relevant field.

Responsibilities

Create original artwork using hand painting, sketching, and digital tools to develop compelling textile and rug designs.
Design across multiple categories including rugs, carpets, pillows, poufs, blankets, bedding, bath, window, and utility mats and soft K
Develop seasonal concepts, print strategies, and cohesive product stories aligned with brand DNA and market trends.
Modify, recolor, and adapt original and purchased artwork into repeats, colorways, and production-ready layouts.
Translate creative vision into commercially viable designs that meet customer, retailer, and price-point needs.
Constantly innovate to achieve elevated designs and constructions at affordable prices
Produce CAD design packages using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Ned-Graphics or similar program.
Demonstrate expert knowledge of repeat design, scale, color application, and layout across multiple substrates and categories
Design using a wide range of rug and textile constructions including hand tufted, hand knotted, machine tufted, ICN, dobby, jacquard, Axminster, hand-loomed, knitting, and weaving techniques.
Prepare accurate production files with clear color callouts, measurements, and specifications adhering to Walmart Standards.
Ensure artwork is technically optimized for manufacturing and retail execution.
Develop comprehensive trend, color, and concept reports for rugs and home textiles.
Conduct ongoing market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, techniques, and materials.
Scout global markets and trade shows for innovation in design, sustainability, and production techniques.
Recommend environmentally sustainable textile practices and support the development of responsible product systems.
Lead or contribute to sustainable product initiatives, including eco-conscious materials and processes as part of WM sustainability initiatives.
Stay informed on new technologies, tools, and techniques impacting textile and rug design.
Lead the end-to-end design in conjunction with PD from concept through retail launch.
Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, product development, quality teams sourcing, and production teams.
Be able to communicate design strategies clearly with internal partners and vendors.
Possibly travel internationally (2–4 times per year) to work directly with mills and production partners.
Manage freelancer relationships and support junior designers as needed.
Maintain and manage CAD artwork libraries, rug libraries and print archives.
Ensure consistent file naming, version control, and digital asset organization aligns with seasonal drops and Walmart Brand Design Teams system.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate strong workflow management, attention to detail, and organizational discipline.
Ability to review and refine existing brand assortments, spot white space and recommend solutions.
Be able to design across a variety of aesthetics including kids brands.

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.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
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.