Designer, Fashion - Soft Accessories Job at Walmart in New York

Designer Soft Accessories

As a Soft Accessories Designer at Walmart, you will be at the forefront of creating private brand accessories under the mentorship and partnership of the Design Director. You will develop product lines across multiple brands from concept to production. You will support and/or lead research, concepting, assortment builds, supplier communication, material development, sustainability work and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Be a category expert within a commercial space.
• Create seasonal trend and design development direction that encompasses print, color, key items, fabrications, and innovation.
• Work with Design leadership to execute the concept from presentation to product development.
• Effectively communicate through digital mood boards, development decks, and inspirational tears.
• Execute the creation of seasonal and on trend color palettes.
• Exhibit clear communication, strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Adhere to an advanced multi-category calendar with seasonal overlaps.
• Design/develop product according to line plans, sales needs, and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar.
• Design and execute industry-leading styles that reflect Walmart's design ethos and meet our customers' needs.
• Daily communication with internal and external partners, including Design leadership, product development, merchandising, and supplier.
• Support the co-create process through collaborative discussions and product reviews, considering aesthetics, function, and cost. Work with domestic and direct suppliers virtually and in-person.
• Build collaborative relationships with suppliers and cross-functional partners.
• Drive and/or support sustainability efforts in 3D design, material innovation, and sample ratio management.
• Resourceful, able to follow direction, can work autonomously.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; specifically, Illustrator. Capabilities in AI or collaborative tools like Miro and 3D are welcomed.

Benefits & Perks

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions while being welcoming of all people.

Minimum Qualifications...

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, design, or related area and 2 years' experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area. Option 2: 4 years' experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location...

45 W 25Th St, New York, NY 10010, United States of America