Senior Manager, Trends
Walmart, New York, NY, United States
Senior Manager, Trends
Location: NYC
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Trends is a key leader in shaping
fashion forecasting
for Walmart. This role provides expert-level trend research, strategic storytelling, and creative direction to inform design, product development, and fashion editorial teams. The ideal candidate will leverage industry expertise, data-driven insights, and cross-functional collaboration to influence seasonal global trends, business strategies, and customer engagement across multiple categories and market segments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development of
seasonal trend forecasting tools , ensuring insights are grounded in extensive research, consumer behavior, and market shifts.
Oversee
seasonal trend direction , runway, social media, and retail reporting, collaborating with editorial and design teams to shape Walmart’s fashion direction.
Identify emerging
fashion trends , synthesizing industry predictions into clear, solution-driven reports that drive product strategy.
Partner with
strategic trend agencies
and leverage internal resources to enhance Walmart’s global fashion forecast.
Develop
trend storytelling roadmaps
that bring Walmart’s fashion vision to life, ensuring alignment across apparel, footwear, and accessories.
Strategic Influence & Cross-Functional Partnership
Serve as a
strategic partner
to internal teams, influencing design, merchandising, and marketing through data-driven insights.
Work closely with product development, editorial, and design teams to ensure consistency and alignment with global fashion strategies.
Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvements, and best-practice scaling, keeping Walmart ahead of industry trends.
Translate market research and consumer insights into trend-right product storytelling that resonates with Walmart’s diverse customer base.
Leadership & Team Development
Hire, develop, and manage a high-performing team of trend strategists to drive excellence in forecasting and creative direction.
Provide ongoing mentorship, performance feedback, and career development, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Establish key performance metrics to evaluate department and individual contributions, ensuring efficiency and strategic impact.
Lead with a "one company" mindset, building trust and driving results through influence, inspiration, and vision.
You’ll Sweep Us Off Our Feet If You
Have a visionary mindset and constantly look for ways to differentiate Walmart’s fashion offering.
Be highly skilled at identifying and translating fashion trends into actionable business strategies.
Use data and insights to make informed, impactful decisions.
Apply AI tools to synthesize runway, social, cultural, and retail data into cohesive visual forecasts that translate macro trends into commercially viable product direction.
Communicate complex trend forecasts to cross-functional teams in a compelling way.
Thrive in fast-paced environments and manage multiple seasons and categories seamlessly.
Be an excellent collaborator and influencer, building strong relationships across teams.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Graphic Design, or related field and 3 years’ experience in textile design, print design, graphic design, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in textile design, print design, graphic design, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field. A Master’s degree in Business or a related field is a plus.
7‑10 years of experience in apparel trend forecasting, design, or related fields.
Strong background in data analysis, storytelling, and strategic trend communication.
Excellent presentation skills with experience speaking to executive leadership and product teams.
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and experience with trend research platforms.
Experience traveling to key domestic and international markets for research and industry insights.
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.
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Location: NYC
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Trends is a key leader in shaping
fashion forecasting
for Walmart. This role provides expert-level trend research, strategic storytelling, and creative direction to inform design, product development, and fashion editorial teams. The ideal candidate will leverage industry expertise, data-driven insights, and cross-functional collaboration to influence seasonal global trends, business strategies, and customer engagement across multiple categories and market segments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development of
seasonal trend forecasting tools , ensuring insights are grounded in extensive research, consumer behavior, and market shifts.
Oversee
seasonal trend direction , runway, social media, and retail reporting, collaborating with editorial and design teams to shape Walmart’s fashion direction.
Identify emerging
fashion trends , synthesizing industry predictions into clear, solution-driven reports that drive product strategy.
Partner with
strategic trend agencies
and leverage internal resources to enhance Walmart’s global fashion forecast.
Develop
trend storytelling roadmaps
that bring Walmart’s fashion vision to life, ensuring alignment across apparel, footwear, and accessories.
Strategic Influence & Cross-Functional Partnership
Serve as a
strategic partner
to internal teams, influencing design, merchandising, and marketing through data-driven insights.
Work closely with product development, editorial, and design teams to ensure consistency and alignment with global fashion strategies.
Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvements, and best-practice scaling, keeping Walmart ahead of industry trends.
Translate market research and consumer insights into trend-right product storytelling that resonates with Walmart’s diverse customer base.
Leadership & Team Development
Hire, develop, and manage a high-performing team of trend strategists to drive excellence in forecasting and creative direction.
Provide ongoing mentorship, performance feedback, and career development, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Establish key performance metrics to evaluate department and individual contributions, ensuring efficiency and strategic impact.
Lead with a "one company" mindset, building trust and driving results through influence, inspiration, and vision.
You’ll Sweep Us Off Our Feet If You
Have a visionary mindset and constantly look for ways to differentiate Walmart’s fashion offering.
Be highly skilled at identifying and translating fashion trends into actionable business strategies.
Use data and insights to make informed, impactful decisions.
Apply AI tools to synthesize runway, social, cultural, and retail data into cohesive visual forecasts that translate macro trends into commercially viable product direction.
Communicate complex trend forecasts to cross-functional teams in a compelling way.
Thrive in fast-paced environments and manage multiple seasons and categories seamlessly.
Be an excellent collaborator and influencer, building strong relationships across teams.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Graphic Design, or related field and 3 years’ experience in textile design, print design, graphic design, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in textile design, print design, graphic design, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field. A Master’s degree in Business or a related field is a plus.
7‑10 years of experience in apparel trend forecasting, design, or related fields.
Strong background in data analysis, storytelling, and strategic trend communication.
Excellent presentation skills with experience speaking to executive leadership and product teams.
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and experience with trend research platforms.
Experience traveling to key domestic and international markets for research and industry insights.
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.
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