Senior Designer, Fashion - Women's Sweaters & Knits

Walmart•New York, NY

6d•$132,000 - $264,000

About The Position

Senior Designer, Fashion - Women's Sweaters Relocation required to NYC. As a Senior Designer specializing in Knits & Sweaters at Walmart, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the creative vision and execution of private brand knitwear and sweater collections. Reporting to the Design Director, you will lead the design process from concept through production, driving innovation and excellence. You will be responsible for research, trend analysis, assortment planning, supplier collaboration, material development, sustainability initiatives, and cross-functional teamwork.

Requirements

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in fashion design, textile design, or related area and 3 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area.
Option 2: 5 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading design direction for a category or brand.
Mentoring junior designers and collaborating with sourcing and production teams.

Responsibilities

Serve as the category expert for knits and sweaters within a dynamic, commercial retail environment.
Drive the category direction for knits and sweaters, including oversight of print, color, key items, fabrications, and techniques.
Partner with Design leadership to translate concepts into compelling product lines, ensuring alignment from initial presentation through to final product development.
Communicate design vision through digital mood boards, development decks, and inspirational materials.
Develop and execute seasonal color palettes and fabric stories tailored to the knits and sweaters category.
Demonstrate advanced organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear communication across all stages of the design process.
Manage and adhere to a complex, multi-category calendar with overlapping seasonal deadlines.
Design and develop knit and sweater products in line with line plans, sales objectives, and emerging market trends; ensure timely execution of the product development calendar.
Deliver industry-leading styles that reflect Walmart’s design ethos and meet the evolving needs of our customers.
Champion proactive, daily communication and seamless collaboration with internal teams—including Design leadership, Product Development, and Merchandising—as well as external partners and suppliers.
Cultivate and sustain robust, strategic relationships with both domestic and international suppliers through regular virtual and in-person engagement.
Take a leadership role in vendor communications, ensuring clear expectations, timely follow-up, and effective issue resolution to drive business objectives.
Lead and support the co-create process through collaborative discussions and product reviews, balancing aesthetics, function, and cost.
Champion sustainability efforts in 3D design, material innovation, and sample management within the knits and sweaters category.
Exhibit resourcefulness, autonomy, and the ability to mentor junior designers.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator; experience with AI, Miro, and 3D design tools is a plus.

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.
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.