Senior Manager, Technical Design - Men's
About The Position
This position is onsite 5 days a week. At Walmart, our mission is to help people save money so they can live better. This purpose drives every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability and beyond. As a Senior Manager, Technical Design, Fashion you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of retail by ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and value. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Technical Designer to lead the fit and technical development of our apparel from concept through production. This role is critical in ensuring that every garment meets Walmart’s fit standards, performance expectations, and delivers an exceptional customer experience. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with deep expertise in fit, pattern making, leading technical designers, and product lifecycle management for apparel.
Requirements
- 5-8+ years of experience in technical design roles, with deep expertise in fit, grading, fabric, and pattern for apparel.
- Proven ability to analyze data, solve complex challenges, and drive continuous improvement using agile, test-and-learn approaches.
- Advanced proficiency in PLM, 3D, CAD, Miro Board, and related product development tools.
- Strong operational mindset with experience translating product fit, quality, and customer metrics into actionable steps.
- Skilled at leading fit sessions, collaborating with and influencing cross-functional teams, and managing stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and develop associates, including creating educational materials and delivering training programs.
- Customer-centric, innovative, and passionate about staying ahead of apparel trends.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Textiles, Design, or related field and 4 years’ experience in technical design, product development, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in technical design, product development, or related area.
- 1 year’s supervisory experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with performance fabrics and technical finishes
- Apparel Manufacturing
- Master's degree in Business, Textiles, Design, or related field.
- Working on cross-functional teams
- Working with product development software
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop high‑performing technical design teams, providing clear direction and driving strong execution.
- Partners across functions to deliver scalable, high‑quality solutions.
- Lead and conduct live fit sessions using fit models, pattern expertise, and fit forms to evaluate samples for fit, performance, and functionality.
- Ensure alignment with design intent and customer performance expectations.
- Utilize 2D & 3D pattern tools to validate initial patterns, blocks, and grading during product development through production.
- Establish and maintain grade rule tables and block libraries to streamline the fit process across product categories.
- Drive a data-led approach focused on customer insights, returns-based learning loops, and implementing learnings to elevate fit to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Follow rigorous quality assurance gates through development, production, and post-purchase stages.
- Lead and conduct internal and external wear tests to seek wearer feedback and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Provide detailed technical direction on fit and construction to vendor partners to meet design and fit intent.
- Partner closely with Design, Product Development, and Sourcing teams and vendors to define and execute appropriate fit and functional intent for each product.
- Strong PLM knowledge to manage end-to-end fit cycle.
- Create and maintain detailed technical packages in PLM, including specs, grading, construction details, and fit evaluation comments.
Benefits
- Incentive awards for performance
- 401(k) match
- Stock purchase plan
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- PTO
- Multiple health plans
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- 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.
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
- Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) for full-time and part-time associates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
