Walmart is hiring: Senior Manager, Product Development- Men's Fashion in bentonv

Senior Manager, Product Development – Men’s Fashion

As a Senior Manager in Walmart’s Private Brand Product Development organization, you will bring Walmart’s Private Brand product strategy to life through innovative apparel development, strong cross‑functional leadership, and a deep understanding of market and customer needs. This role requires relocation to Bentonville, AR.

Responsibilities

• Partner to define and execute Private Brand strategies rooted in customer insights, trend analysis, and competitive benchmarks.
• Act as the category expert—understanding customer needs, supplier capabilities, and emerging opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, Sourcing, and global partners to bring assortments to life.
• Influence decisions across the product lifecycle including pricing, assortment strategy, manufacturing, replenishment, supply chain, and floor set planning.
• Lead development of high‑quality products that meet Walmart’s standards for fit, construction, value, and durability.
• Ensure strict adherence to testing, compliance, and quality assurance protocols.
• Deliver seasonal product milestones and calendars with consistent on‑time execution.
• Analyze weekly sales performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sourcing to meet cost targets, negotiate pricing, and optimize engineering efficiencies.
• Drive key business metrics across margin, sales, and assortment productivity.
• Manage and mentor Product Development team members across multiple levels.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and proactive problem solving.
• Lead process improvements that increase efficiency and speed‑to‑market.

Key Performance Indicators

• Achievement of annual sales, margin, and cost targets.
• On‑time delivery of seasonal milestones (95%+ calendar compliance).
• Improved SKU productivity, sell‑through, and inventory efficiency.
• Reduction in quality defects and improved testing pass rates.
• 100% adherence to Walmart compliance and quality protocols.
• Seasonal delivery of trend‑right assortments and innovations.
• Improved customer ratings, reviews, and satisfaction metrics.
• High team engagement and development of talent pipelines.
• Successful execution of process improvements that enhance efficiency or speed‑to‑market.

Qualifications

• Passion for men’s fashion and elevating the style of Walmart Private Brand apparel.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Data‑driven decision making and trend‑right product instincts.
• Creative problem‑solving mindset and ability to remove obstacles for the team.
• 10+ years of global apparel product development and sourcing experience, preferably within Men’s categories.
• Proven experience working in a cross‑functional environment with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and international partners.
• Strong cost engineering, negotiation, and vendor management capabilities.
• Experience managing multi‑season calendars and meeting key milestone deliverables.
• Demonstrated success in team leadership and talent development.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.

Senior Designer, Fashion – Women’s Sweaters

Relocation required to NYC.

As a Senior Designer specializing in Knits & Sweaters at Walmart, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the creative vision and execution of private brand knitwear and sweater collections. Reporting to the Design Director, you will lead the design process from concept through production, driving innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the category expert for knits and sweaters within a dynamic, commercial retail environment.
• Drive the category direction for knits and sweaters, including oversight of print, color, key items, fabrications, and techniques.
• Partner with Design leadership to translate concepts into compelling product lines, ensuring alignment from initial presentation through to final product development.
• Communicate design vision through digital mood boards, development decks, and inspirational materials.
• Develop and execute seasonal color palettes and fabric stories tailored to the knits and sweaters category.
• Demonstrate advanced organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear communication across all stages of the design process.
• Manage and adhere to a complex, multi‑category calendar with overlapping seasonal deadlines.
• Design and develop knit and sweater products in line with line plans, sales objectives, and emerging market trends; ensure timely execution of the product development calendar.
• Deliver industry‑leading styles that reflect Walmart’s design ethos and meet the evolving needs of our customers.
• Champion proactive, daily communication and seamless collaboration with internal teams—including Design leadership, Product Development, and Merchandising—as well as external partners and suppliers.
• Cultivate and sustain robust, strategic relationships with both domestic and international suppliers through regular virtual and in‑person engagement.
• Take a leadership role in vendor communications, ensuring clear expectations, timely follow‑up, and effective issue resolution to drive business objectives.
• Lead and support the co‑create process through collaborative discussions and product reviews, balancing aesthetics, function, and cost.
• Champion sustainability efforts in 3D design, material innovation, and sample management within the knits and sweaters category.
• Exhibit resourcefulness, autonomy, and the ability to mentor junior designers.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator; experience with AI, Miro, and 3D design tools is a plus.

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 more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer By Choice.

Drug‑Free Workplace

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.

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