(USA) Senior Manager, Merchandise Designer & Creat... at Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas

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Senior Manager - Hardlines / Outdoor Living




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At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make to create the future of retail, from responsible sourcing to sustainability - and everything in between.


As a Senior Manager, of Hardlines Design, you will be responsible for creating designs exclusively for Private Brands and develop print trend strategies that support the Walmart GM and private brand goals. You will assure that Walmart's private brand DNA/guidelines, trends, aesthetic/style, quality and value all support the customer's needs and lead the market. You will support the brand's seasonal fashion direction and align with broader Walmart strategies. You'll help ensure leadership is aligned with the creative direction and assortment.



You'll sweep us off our feet if:

• You understand and know how to build a winning brand aesthetic and DNA/guardrails


• You have strong POV with focused creative vision that supports branding for private label brands


• You are data savvy: you can analyze competition, customer behavior, industry trends, and the macro environment.


• You are tenacious, dedicated and thrive working with ownership, autonomy, and a healthy dose of competition.


• Able to maintain a 10000 ft view while working on the details


• Strong ability to understand layering of print, pattern and color to create dynamic product mixes


• Have a passion for outdoor living, furniture and décor

Responsibilities include:

• Provides macro trend direction (for example, color, print/pattern, material) for an assigned brand.


• Drive cohesive trend relevant collections for outdoor living in the furniture space and accessory space.


• Translate aspirational aesthetics into forward mass product


• A keen eye for pattern and color ranging from traditional, updated farmhouse, transitional to contemporary.


• Working and evolving multiple collections across multiple seasons simultaneously


• Establish relationships with merchant and pd partners


• Working with PD team to develop product, identify white space and create collections that mix classic must haves with new and notable designs found only at Walmart.


• Aligning merchants needs with trend vision


• Manages the design vision, execution, and identity of the brand, ensuring that merchant strategy and brand guidelines are followed to ensure a consistent design aesthetic on the floor and online


• Assists in the brand's aesthetic, design, silhouettes, and fabrics/materials


• Work with designers to create artwork that align with design direction, work across brands and across product categories and track implementation of pattern work and color


• Turn around requests in a timely manner


• Project tracking


• Spear heading regular check ins with merch and design partners to confirm alignment


• Review assortments at CAD level and help stream line assortments

Qualifications:

• Degree in Product Design, Industrial design, Interior design or other adjacent field that utilized print and pattern and preferably an outdoor focus with furniture experience with 4+ years of experience


• Adobe CC Suite, Microsoft Suite


• Excellent color and print sensibility, with an eye for trend and detail


• Strong understanding of trends in the market


• Solid communication and interpersonal skills


• Proactive team player


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment


• Understanding of all aspects of copyright-related to graphics, pattern manipulations and typeface

Benefits & Perks:


Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much 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 really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.



Who We Are


Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. 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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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.


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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.


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The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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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 4 years' experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area. Option 2: 6 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.


Creative design software, Cross-functional project management, Design, product development, or manufacturing., Master's degree in liberal arts or relevant field.




Primary Location...



805 Se Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America



About Walmart



At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?


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.


"Working at Walmart is about being part of something bigger than yourself. The work we do impacts families and communities across the world." - Hannah, Sourcing Manager



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