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Walmart Canada · 3 days ago

Senior Designer, Fashion - Women's Sweaters & Knits

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$132K/yr - $264K/yr

3+ years exp

Walmart Inc. is a leading global retailer, and they are seeking a Senior Designer specializing in Knits & Sweaters. This role involves shaping the creative vision for private brand knitwear and sweater collections, managing the design process from concept through production, and collaborating with various teams to ensure timely execution of product development.

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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

Qualification

Fashion designApparel designGarment constructionAdobe Creative SuiteTrend analysisSustainability initiativesMentoringCollaborationCommunication skills