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Manager, Apparel Designer - Soft Wovens

Location: Onsite in our New York office – 45 W 25th St, New York, NY

Are you passionate about fashion design, especially in the area of soft wovens? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and enjoy bringing new tailored concepts to life? If so, you could be the perfect fit for our Designer, Soft wovens role!

As a Designer, you will take ownership of the seasonal development process for our casual tailoring assortment. You’ll play a leading role in conceptualizing, developing, and executing original, trend-right designs that align with our private label strategy, drive sales, and exceed customer expectations.

What you'll do:

• Trend Research & Ideation: Independently research and identify trend directions for casual tailoring. Create digital concept/mood boards, analyze runway and retail collections, and gather inspiration for fabrics, construction, and silhouettes.
• Design Development: Lead the design and development of seasonal casual tailoring collections for our private label brands, from initial sketches through to final samples.
• Technical Execution: Create detailed sketches, participate in fittings, and source fabrics and trims. Prepare comprehensive tech-packs, trend decks, and line sheets for internal and external partners.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams including merchandising, product development, and quality assurance to bring casual tailoring collections to market.
• Supplier Communication: Communicate brand design direction and provide feedback on prototypes to domestic and international suppliers, both virtually and in person.
• Calendar Management: Manage the design and development of styles according to line plans, sales needs, and trend insights, ensuring all deadlines in the product development calendar are met.

What you'll bring:

• 3–5 years of previous fashion design experience, ideally with a focus on tailoring, suiting, or structured apparel
• Strong eye for detail and a creative, innovative approach to tailored design
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint (Windows)
• Experience with Illustrator sketching and garment flats; 3D design software experience (e.g., Browzwear Lotta and/or V-Stitcher) is a plus
• Experience creating tech-packs, trend presentations, and line sheets
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects forward
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; collaborative team player
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and adaptable to changing priorities

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.

Who We Are:

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find were a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the worlds most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see .

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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .

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The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00-$216,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, design, or related area and 2 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area. Option 2: 4 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location...

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

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Casual work, Seasonal work, Work at office,

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