Director, Fashion Design – Kid's

Walmart

Walmart fashion design director leading trend-driven toddler, infant, and newborn apparel collections. Guiding sketches, prototypes, trend insights, and cross-functional teams to deliver affordable, brand-aligned products.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $156,000 - $312,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in fashion design principles, visual communication, and trend forecasting, while effectively leading design teams and optimizing product development workflows. Proficient in integrating customer insights and data analytics to create trend-right assortments aligned with brand strategy.

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Fashion Design PrinciplesSketching and IllustrationColor TheoryPLM and CAD ProficiencySupervisory Experience

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Hard Skills

Apparel DesignGarment ConstructionPrototype DevelopmentFabric SelectionTrend Forecasting

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationOperational Rigor

Tools & Technologies

3D ModelingAI-Enhanced Design Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design

Industry Keywords

Brand ManagementVisual CommunicationMarket InsightsCustomer InsightsAesthetic Cohesion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of seasonal fashion design concepts aligned with brand identity and market trends
Oversee detailed sketches, illustrations, and prototypes for product development and quality standards
Integrate customer insights, trend forecasting, and competitive analysis into design strategies and assortment planning
Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize design workflows, improve efficiency, and deliver collections on time
Drive innovation in materials, fit, and color theory while maintaining cost-effectiveness
Mentor design teams, promote operational rigor, and uphold brand consistency across categories and channels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in fashion design, textile design, or related area and 8 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area; or 10 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area
5 years’ supervisory experience
Extensive expertise in fashion design principles, visual communication, sketching, illustration, and fit concepts
Strong knowledge of color theory, print execution, fabric selection, and prototype development
Proven ability to lead seasonal design workflows, optimize product development timelines, and integrate cross-functional teams
Proficiency with PLM, CAD, 3D modeling, and AI-enhanced design systems
Experience applying market and cultural trend insights to create trend-right assortments aligned with brand strategy
Skill in brand management and maintaining aesthetic cohesion within commercial positioning
Ability to leverage customer insights and data analytics to refine design intent and product relevance
Walmart drug-free workplace and no-tolerance policy regarding illegal drugs and alcohol on the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit program
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible Live Better U programs
Potential stock compensation