Walmart Canada · 5 months ago
Designer, Fashion - Soft Wovens
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$108K/yr - $216K/yr
3+ years expWalmart Canada is a leading retail company seeking a Designer for Soft Wovens. The role involves owning the seasonal development process for casual tailoring collections, from trend research to technical execution, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet market needs.
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Responsibilities
Trend Research & Ideation: Independently research and identify trend directions for casual tailoring. Create digital concept/mood boards, analyze runway and retail collections, and gather inspiration for fabrics, construction, and silhouettes
Design Development: Lead the design and development of seasonal casual tailoring collections for our private label brands, from initial sketches through to final samples
Technical Execution: Create detailed sketches, participate in fittings, and source fabrics and trims. Prepare comprehensive tech-packs, trend decks, and line sheets for internal and external partners
Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams including merchandising, product development, and quality assurance to bring casual tailoring collections to market
Supplier Communication: Communicate brand design direction and provide feedback on prototypes to domestic and international suppliers, both virtually and in person
Calendar Management: Manage the design and development of styles according to line plans, sales needs, and trend insights, ensuring all deadlines in the product development calendar are met
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of previous fashion design experience, ideally with a focus on tailoring, suiting, or structured apparel
Strong eye for detail and a creative, innovative approach to tailored design
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint (Windows)
Experience with Illustrator sketching and garment flats; 3D design software experience (e.g., Browzwear Lotta and/or V-Stitcher) is a plus
Experience creating tech-packs, trend presentations, and line sheets
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects forward
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; collaborative team player
Highly organized, deadline-driven, and adaptable to changing priorities
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
Benefits
401(k) match
Stock purchase plan
Paid maternity and parental leave
PTO
Multiple health plans
Company-paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
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Company
Walmart Canada
Walmart Canada is a subsidiary of Walmart that operates a chain of more than 400 stores nationwide. It is a sub-organization of Walmart.
10001+ employees
Funding
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