Senior Manager, Apparel Designer, Handbags - Walma...

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Onsite: New York, New York

As a Senior Handbag Designer at Walmart, you will be at the forefront of creating private brand handbag/slg and belt assortments known for their strong design aesthetic, functional style, quality and customer-centric innovation. Under the mentorship and partnership of a Design Director, you will lead and develop the product line across multiple brands from concept to production. Your role involves concepting, curating trend relevant assortments, defining category specific design language, driving cohesive co-creation methods, standardizing materials, supporting sustainability goals and enhancing cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Be a category expert with extensive experience in handbag and slg development within a successful commercial space.
• Showcase a strong understanding of the handbag and accessories market, including trend research and the mass market application to drive sales and build fashion credibility.
• Exhibit organization and clear communication to thrive in a high-paced work environment with an advanced multi-track calendar.
• Drive success within a multifaceted organization, ensuring your partners are connected and up to date across Product Development, Merchandising, Planning and Supplier.
• Collaborate with Merchants and Product Development partners to harmonize commerciality with innovation and lineplan adherence. Understand the importance of running a high-volume business, closely monitoring sell-through, and reacting to market shifts and consumer trends.
• Create dynamic visual concepts with clear storytelling. Drive trend relevant category growth and incentivize merchant buy-in.
• Design and execute industry-leading, highly functional styles that reflect Walmart’s design ethos and meet our customers’ needs.
• Demonstrate a sharp understanding of construction to communicate effectively with PD, suppliers, factories, and 3D teams.
• Support the co-create process through collaborative discussions and product reviews, considering aesthetics, function, and cost/IMU of garments.
• Drive and/or support sustainability efforts in 3D design, material innovation and sample ratio management.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; specifically, Illustrator. Capabilities in collaborative tools like Miro and/or 3D are welcomed.

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 https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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 $132,000.00-$264,000.00

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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.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field and 4 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area OR 6 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.

Cross-functional project management, Master’s degree in liberal arts or relevant field.

Primary Location...

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