Sam's Club
(USA) Director, Merchandise Design- Apparel
Sam's Club, Bentonville, Arkansas, United States, 72712
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This range is provided by Sam's Club. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range $130,000 – $260,000 per year
Position Summary Are you ready to shape the future of fashion at Sam’s Club? We’re seeking a visionary leader to drive the design and development of our exclusive Member’s Mark apparel brand. This is your opportunity to lead a talented team, define brand aesthetics, and deliver high‑quality, high‑value collections that delight millions of members across all channels. If you’re passionate about trend‑forward design, strategic brand building, and creating exceptional member experiences, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in a fast‑paced, omni‑retail environment. Join us and help redefine what it means to shop smart and look great.
Key Responsibilities
Direct internal design teams and initiatives that build and strengthen the Member’s Mark brand, ensuring brand DNA, guidelines, trends, aesthetic style, quality, and value support member needs and market leadership.
Deliver a world‑class Sam’s Club‑exclusive brand experience across all channels (e.g., Sam’s Club locations, Sam’sClub.com) by offering private label collections of high‑quality, high‑value products, driving increased sales, member conversion, and satisfaction.
Provide macro trend direction (e.g., color, print/pattern, material) for assigned brands, directing the design vision, execution, and identity of the brand, and ensuring merchant strategy and brand guidelines are followed for a consistent design aesthetic in‑club and online.
Decide on brand aesthetics, silhouettes, and materials; translate design vision into product using appropriate materials and supply base.
Direct creation of product specifications, fit approvals, quality benchmarks, testing protocols, quality analytics, and member reviews.
Understand the competitive landscape of the brand portfolio, determine competitive advantages, and develop winning strategies, continually offering new experiences to increase Sam’s Club’s market share and member retention.
Partner with merchants to ensure brand collections and strategy align with other business unit strategies (e.g., Operations, Replenishment, Marketing).
Provide overall direction by analyzing business objectives and member needs, developing and implementing strategies, analysing costs and forecasts, determining resource requirements, evaluating processes, and identifying improvement opportunities, while promoting a member‑centric environment and supporting continuous learning.
Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain a highly skilled and engaged workforce, diagnose capability gaps, recruit and develop talent, support mentorship and succession planning, and leverage the capabilities of new and existing team members.
Cultivate an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics, integrating these values into all programs and practices, supporting the Open Door Policy, and enforcing consequences for violations.
Develop and leverage internal and external partnerships to maximise business goals, sponsor and lead key community outreach initiatives, engage stakeholders in business planning, and support associate efforts in these areas.
What You'll Bring
Proven experience in brand design and development within the apparel industry.
Strong understanding of trend forecasting, product development, and merchandising.
Experience managing budgets, supplier relationships, and direct imports.
Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and collaborate across business units.
Strategic thinking and analytical skills to drive competitive advantage.
Commitment to member experience and brand consistency across channels.
Leadership in talent development and ethical business practices.
Benefits
Health benefits: medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase plan and company‑paid life insurance.
Paid time off: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting leave; PTO/PPTO can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays or other purposes (amount depends on classification and length of employment; meets or exceeds Legal requirements).
Other benefits: short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U: company‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates (covers tuition, books, fees).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, design, or related area *and* 5 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area, **or** 7 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.
1 year supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Corporate leadership experience in Business Administration, Merchandising, Sourcing, or related area.
Experience with creative design software.
Cross‑functional project management skills.
Experience in design, product development, or manufacturing.
Master’s degree in Liberal Arts or related area.
Additional supervisory experience.
Primary Location: 2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712‑4304, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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This range is provided by Sam's Club. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range $130,000 – $260,000 per year
Position Summary Are you ready to shape the future of fashion at Sam’s Club? We’re seeking a visionary leader to drive the design and development of our exclusive Member’s Mark apparel brand. This is your opportunity to lead a talented team, define brand aesthetics, and deliver high‑quality, high‑value collections that delight millions of members across all channels. If you’re passionate about trend‑forward design, strategic brand building, and creating exceptional member experiences, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in a fast‑paced, omni‑retail environment. Join us and help redefine what it means to shop smart and look great.
Key Responsibilities
Direct internal design teams and initiatives that build and strengthen the Member’s Mark brand, ensuring brand DNA, guidelines, trends, aesthetic style, quality, and value support member needs and market leadership.
Deliver a world‑class Sam’s Club‑exclusive brand experience across all channels (e.g., Sam’s Club locations, Sam’sClub.com) by offering private label collections of high‑quality, high‑value products, driving increased sales, member conversion, and satisfaction.
Provide macro trend direction (e.g., color, print/pattern, material) for assigned brands, directing the design vision, execution, and identity of the brand, and ensuring merchant strategy and brand guidelines are followed for a consistent design aesthetic in‑club and online.
Decide on brand aesthetics, silhouettes, and materials; translate design vision into product using appropriate materials and supply base.
Direct creation of product specifications, fit approvals, quality benchmarks, testing protocols, quality analytics, and member reviews.
Understand the competitive landscape of the brand portfolio, determine competitive advantages, and develop winning strategies, continually offering new experiences to increase Sam’s Club’s market share and member retention.
Partner with merchants to ensure brand collections and strategy align with other business unit strategies (e.g., Operations, Replenishment, Marketing).
Provide overall direction by analyzing business objectives and member needs, developing and implementing strategies, analysing costs and forecasts, determining resource requirements, evaluating processes, and identifying improvement opportunities, while promoting a member‑centric environment and supporting continuous learning.
Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain a highly skilled and engaged workforce, diagnose capability gaps, recruit and develop talent, support mentorship and succession planning, and leverage the capabilities of new and existing team members.
Cultivate an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics, integrating these values into all programs and practices, supporting the Open Door Policy, and enforcing consequences for violations.
Develop and leverage internal and external partnerships to maximise business goals, sponsor and lead key community outreach initiatives, engage stakeholders in business planning, and support associate efforts in these areas.
What You'll Bring
Proven experience in brand design and development within the apparel industry.
Strong understanding of trend forecasting, product development, and merchandising.
Experience managing budgets, supplier relationships, and direct imports.
Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and collaborate across business units.
Strategic thinking and analytical skills to drive competitive advantage.
Commitment to member experience and brand consistency across channels.
Leadership in talent development and ethical business practices.
Benefits
Health benefits: medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase plan and company‑paid life insurance.
Paid time off: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting leave; PTO/PPTO can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays or other purposes (amount depends on classification and length of employment; meets or exceeds Legal requirements).
Other benefits: short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U: company‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates (covers tuition, books, fees).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, design, or related area *and* 5 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area, **or** 7 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.
1 year supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Corporate leadership experience in Business Administration, Merchandising, Sourcing, or related area.
Experience with creative design software.
Cross‑functional project management skills.
Experience in design, product development, or manufacturing.
Master’s degree in Liberal Arts or related area.
Additional supervisory experience.
Primary Location: 2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712‑4304, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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