Senior Designer, Fashion - Soft Wovens
About The Position
We’re looking for a Senior Designer, Soft Wovens to lead the seasonal design vision and execution for our soft woven assortment. In this role, you’ll own key categories end-to-end—from trend and concept through final sample approval—while partnering closely with Merchandising, Product Development, and Quality to deliver trend-right, commercially strong product aligned to our private label strategy. You’ll bring a strong point of view on fabric, construction, fit, and silhouette, and you’ll influence the line through clear storytelling, elevated design standards, and confident decision-making with internal teams and global suppliers.
Requirements
- 5–8+ years of apparel design experience, with a strong focus on soft wovens (e.g., tops, dresses, skirts, woven bottoms, lightweight outerwear).
- Proven ability to lead seasonal design and deliver commercially successful assortments.
- Strong eye for detail with deep knowledge of fabrication, construction, and fit.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint (Windows).
- Strong experience creating Illustrator flats, tech packs, trend presentations, and line sheets.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to influence cross-functional partners.
- Highly organized, deadline-driven, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in fashion design, textile design, or related area and 3 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area.
- 5 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area.
Nice To Haves
- 3D design experience (e.g., Browzwear Lotta and/or V‑Stitcher) is a plus.
- Experience designing for private label and/or high-volume retail.
- Vendor innovation experience (fabric development, wash/finish development, construction engineering).
- Experience leading design direction for a category or brand.
- Mentoring junior designers and collaborating with sourcing and production teams.
Responsibilities
- Design leadership & seasonal strategy
- Trend research & concept development
- Product design & development execution
- Technical communication & documentation
- Cross-functional partnership
- Supplier partnership & sample management
- Calendar ownership & process management
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
- You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
- Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
