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Walmart Canada · 3 months ago

Senior Design Manager, Fashion - (Baby Fashion & Layette)

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$132K/yr - $264K/yr

6+ years exp

Walmart Canada is seeking a Senior Design Manager specializing in Baby Fashion & Layette. In this role, you will lead the design process for private brand kids’ apparel collections, overseeing everything from concept to production, while driving innovation and collaboration across teams.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the category expert for kids’ apparel sizes 0-24 months, within a dynamic, commercial retail environment

Lead the creation of seasonal trend and design direction, including print, color, key items, fabrications, and innovative techniques specific to kids’ fashion

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 kids’ apparel 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 kids’ apparel 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

Foster daily communication and collaboration with internal and external partners, including Design leadership, product development, merchandising, and suppliers

Lead and support the co-create process through collaborative discussions and product reviews, balancing aesthetics, function, and cost

Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers, both virtually and in-person

Champion sustainability efforts in 3D design, material innovation, and sample management within the kids’ apparel 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

Qualification

Apparel designGarment constructionFashion designAdobe Creative SuiteTrend analysisSustainability initiativesTeam managementCross-functional collaboration