Senior Manager, Merchandise Designer

Senior Manager, Merchandise Designer

  • Location BENTONVILLE, AR
  • Career Area Merchandising and Online Operations
  • Job Function Research and Development
  • Employment Type Regular/Permanent
  • Position Type Salary
  • Requisition WD2090024

What you'll do at

Position Summary...

Working at Sams Club means a career without boundaries. Theres always room to grow, to take on another challenge, to roll up your sleeves and contribute, and to find professional rewards for your hard work.

Yes, we are a division of the Fortune #1 company, Walmart, Inc. But you'll quickly find that were a company that wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Sams Club is where the worlds most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our clubs. Join us and you'll discover why our company is a world leader in culture of belonging, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

As a Sr. Manager, Merchandise Designer for Member’s Mark, you’ll drive the creation of innovative, high-performance apparel that blends technical excellence with trend-savvy style—designed to meet the real needs of our members. This is your opportunity to shape seasonal direction, mentor a talented team, and collaborate across functions to bring commercially successful, member-loved products to life. If you're passionate about apparel, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to make a meaningful impact at scale, we’d love to see your vision in action.

What you'll do...


What you'll do

  • Design and deliver industry-leading, high-performance styles that reflect the Member’s Mark design ethos and meet the functional needs of our members.
  • Apply technical expertise in pattern, movement, and garment construction to effectively communicate with Fit, Product Development, factory partners, and 3D teams.
  • Participate in fittings and construction reviews, ensuring each garment meets aesthetic, functional, and financial goals—including cost and initial markup (IMU) considerations.
  • Be an expert with extensive experience in technical activewear within a successful commercial space.
  • Demonstrate strong market awareness with a deep understanding of the apparel industry and emerging trends.
  • Exhibit exceptional organization and communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic, multi-track calendar.
  • Drive cross-functional success by ensuring alignment and collaboration across Product Development, Fit, Merchandising, Raw Materials, Sourcing, Color and Textures, Planning, and Product Education.
  • Lead and inspire through collaborative brainstorming, concept development, and seasonal direction—acting as both a visionary leader and a supportive mentor.
  • Partner with Merchants and Product Development to balance commercial viability with innovation, while staying responsive to sell-through data, market shifts, and evolving member preferences.

What you'll bring

  • Experience: 6+ years in apparel design, brand management, merchandising, or related area. 
  • Expertise: Strong understanding of apparel trends, materials, color theory, and design execution across multiple categories. Experience managing supplier relationships and direct imports.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop brand strategies that align with business goals and respond to market trends.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop design teams, manage budgets, and drive cross-functional collaboration.
  • Analytical Skills: Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics to inform design, pricing, and merchandising decisions.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, or related field (Master’s preferred).

At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!

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- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage

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- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance

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- Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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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- 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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Live Better U is a company 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 $110,000.00-$220,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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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 4 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area. Option 2: 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.

Creative design software, Cross-functional project management, Design, product development, or manufacturing., Master’s degree in liberal arts or relevant field.

Primary Location...

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America

About Sam's Club

Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam's Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners.

Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center.

Sam’s Club 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, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being welcoming of all people.
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All the benefits you need for you and your family

  • Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents
  • Free Membership and discounts in fresh produce
  • Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more
  • Paid education assistance with college degrees through our Live Better U program
  • Parental Leave
  • Pay during military service
  • Paid time off - to include vacation, sick leave and parental leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth

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 specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com/Benefits.

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