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

Overview

Designer, Fashion - Soft Accessories at Walmart. Onsite in New York Office. Portfolio is required for submission.

Base pay

$108,000.00/yr - $216,000.00/yr

What you’ll do

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, and able to work autonomously.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; specifically, Illustrator. Capabilities in AI or collaborative tools like Miro and 3D are welcomed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in fashion design, textile design, or related area and 3 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area. Option 2: 5 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to present design concepts to internal and external stakeholders; experience managing seasonal collections from concept to production; strong understanding of fit, construction, and technical specifications.

Location

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Retail

Equal Opportunity Employer: Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer By Choice. We value diverse styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions and are welcoming of all people.