AddressPosition Summary...
What you'll do...
Manager, Apparel Designer - Young Adult
DESCRIPTION :
Designer partners with Design Director to execute the seasonal design concept by creating and executing original and trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales. Designer assists and communicates trends, influences, colors, print and pattern, fabric and key products of the season. Collaborates with internal and external partners to implement and execute design concepts while ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create seasonal trend and design development decks that cover print, color, outfitting, key items, and innovations to move product on.
Effectively communicate visual point of view via digital mood boards, decks, and inspiration.
Research and identify trends with a strong sense of brand identity.
Research by analyzing collections, shopping stores; performing competitive analysis; and recapping runways.
Research trend and core fabrics of the season
Execute the creation of seasonal and on trend color palettes.
Have a continuous pulse on influential and up-and-coming social media influencers to recognize consumer trends and support the brand vision.
Help curate seasonal print stories.
Bring design concepts to life through product development to ensure brand cohesion and relevancy for the customer.
Operations & Results
• Work with Design Director to execute the concept from presentation to product.
• Work with domestic and direct suppliers virtually and in person to provide brand design direction and feedback
• Design/develop according to line plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
• Create visually compelling presentations that effectively communicate ideas.
Relationships
Daily Communication with internal and external partners, including Design leadership, product development, merchandising, and supplier.
Build collaborative relationships with suppliers and cross functional partners
Skills
Strong design and conceptual skills
Ability to Identify key trends and determine how they appropriately relate to the brand/ consumer.
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, & InDesign; Windows PowerPoint
Experience with Illustrator sketching
Experience creating trend presentations
Understands Gen-z and Young Adult Trends
Resourceful, able to follow direction, can work autonomously
Strategic thinkers who can balance creativity and analytics
Team player; strong communication skills; organized; detail oriented
Able to work in fast-paced environment and can change task focus as needed
3-5 years experience**
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive 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.
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. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .
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.
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. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J .
The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00-$216,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
Stock equity incentives
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
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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
