Senior Designer, Fashion- Kids Shoes (Elevated & Private Brands)

Senior Designer, Fashion- Kids Shoes (Elevated & Private Brands)
New York, NY (Onsite)

Position Summary
As a Senior Designer for Kids Shoes, you will shape the creative vision and execution of premium private‑brand footwear collections for Walmart. Reporting to the Design Director, you will lead the end‑to‑end design process—from concept through production—delivering trend‑forward, elevated products that strengthen brand storytelling and resonate with discerning customers.

What You'll Do

Serve as the category expert for elevated kids footwear, bringing a refined, trend‑driven point of view to a fast‑paced retail environment.

Lead the creative direction for kids shoes across private brands, including silhouette development, materials, colors, print/graphics, key items, and elevated construction/techniques.

Partner with Design leadership to translate seasonal concepts into brand‑right, commercially compelling product lines from initial vision through final execution.

Communicate design intent through digital mood boards, inspiration walls, development decks, and line presentations.

Build and execute seasonal color palettes and material/fabric stories aligned to elevated brand positioning.

Manage a multi‑season calendar with overlapping deadlines; ensure on‑time delivery of design milestones, samples, and final approvals.

Design product aligned to line plans, sales goals, margin targets, and market trends, while maintaining elevated brand standards.

Deliver industry‑leading styles that balance aesthetics, comfort, function, durability, and value for kids.

Collaborate daily with cross‑functional partners including Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Quality.

Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers, focusing on premium materials and craftsmanship.

Lead vendor communication: set clear expectations, drive follow‑ups, and resolve issues to meet business objectives.

Support co‑create and product review processes, balancing design intent, cost, and manufacturability.

Champion sustainability through material innovation, 3D design exploration, and thoughtful sample management.

Work with autonomy and resourcefulness; mentor junior designers and contribute to a culture of creativity and excellence.

What You'll Bring

Proven experience designing fashion footwear (kids footwear strongly preferred), with a portfolio demonstrating elevated taste and strong storytelling.

Strong understanding of trend, color, materials, and construction; ability to translate insights into commercially successful product.

Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication skills across all phases of the design process.

Ability to influence cross‑functional partners and manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator); experience with AI tools, Miro, and 3D design tools is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay with incentive awards.

401(k) match and stock purchase plan.

Paid maternity and parental leave.

Paid time off (PTO) and paid parental leave.

Health, dental, and vision coverage.

Access to mental health resources and wellness programs.

Company‑paid life insurance and short‑term/long‑term disability.

Military leave pay and adoption/surrogacy expense reimbursement.

Live Better U education benefit covering 100 % of tuition and books.

Discount card for Walmart associates (10 % off eligible items after 90 days).

Equal Opportunity Employer
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and communities 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.

Drug‑Free Workplace Policy
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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Option 2: 5 years’ experience in apparel design or garment construction.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading design direction for a category or brand.

Mentoring junior designers and collaborating with sourcing and production teams.

Primary Location
45 W 25th St, New York, NY 10010, United States of America

Salary Range
The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 – $264,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Stock options may also be included.

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