At Walmart, our mission is to help people save money so they can live better. This purpose drives every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability and beyond. As a Senior Manager, Technical Designer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of retail by ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and value.
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Technical Design Manager to lead the fit and technical development of our products from concept through production. This role is critical in ensuring that every garment meets Walmart’s fit standards, performance expectations, and delivers an exceptional customer experience. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with deep expertise in fit, pattern making, leading TD’s and product lifecycle management.
What You'll Do:
Fit leadership: Lead & conduct live fit sessions using fit model, pattern expertise and fit forms to evaluate samples for fit, performance and functionality. Ensure alignment with design intent and customer performance expectations.2D & 3D pattern Expertise: Utilize 2D & 3D pattern tools to validate initial pattern, blocks and grading during product development through production. Establish and maintain block libraries to streamline fit process across product categories.Customer Centric Product Integrity: Drive data led approach focused on customer insights, returns-based learning loops and implementing learnings to elevate fit to meet & exceed customer expectations.Fit Quality & Technical Direction: Follow rigorous quality assurance gates through development, production and post purchase stages. Lead and conduct internal and external wear tests to seek wearer’s feedback & implement corrective actions as needed. Provide detailed technical direction on fit and construction to vendor partners to meet design and fit intent.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Design, Product development, Sourcing teams and vendors to define and execute appropriate fit and functional intent for each product.Technical Package Ownership: Strong PLM knowledge to manage end to end fit cycle. Create and maintain detailed technical packages in PLM, including specs, grading, construction details, and fit evaluation comments.You’ll Thrive in This Role If You:
Enjoy analyzing data and solving complex challenges.Are skilled at influencing others, leading fit sessions, teams, and managing stakeholders at all levels.Excel at training and developing associates, delivering engaging training programs, and creating educational materials.Are customer-centric, innovative, and have a passion for staying ahead of trends.Are data driven and technology savvy with PLM, 3D, Miro Board and similar tools.Embrace a test-and-learn mentality and agile ways of working to continuously improve products and processes.Qualifications:
5-8 years of experience in technical design roles, preferably focused on bottoms and denim category.Advanced understanding of PLM, 3D, CAD, Miro board and like tools within product development ecosystem.Strong operational mindset with ability to translate product fit and quality and customer metrics into actionable steps.Deep fit, fabric and pattern expertise. Denim fabric and wash experience preferred.Ability to collaborate and influence cross functional teams in matters related to fit and product construction.Ability to lead, mentor and coach junior TDs.Strong written and oral communication skills.Benefits & Perks:
Beyond competitive pay, you’ll be eligible for incentive awards based on your performance. Additional perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 truly know them. That means being welcoming of all people, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, and opinions.
Who We Are
Join Walmart and help over 275 million customers around the world live better every week. As the Fortune #1 company, we’re committed to a culture of belonging, sustainability, and community involvement. At Walmart, you’ll be empowered and equipped from day one to do the best work of your life. Learn more and apply at careers.walmart.com
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus 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.
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New York, New York US-11244:The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00-$264,000.00
Bentonville, Arkansas US-09401:The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Textiles , Design, or related field and 4 years’ experience in technical design, product development, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in technical design, product development, or related area.1 year’s supervisory experience.Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Apparel Manufacturing, Master's degree in Business, Textiles , Design, or related field., Working on cross-functional teams, Working with product development softwarePrimary Location...45 W 25Th St, New York, NY 10010, United States of America