Manager, Merchandise Designer – Home Textiles Desi...

Manager, Merchandise Designer - Home Textiles Designer

Location: Bentonville, AR Portfolio required for consideration

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make to shape the future of retail—from responsible sourcing to sustainability, and everything in between. As a Home Textiles Print Designer, you will be responsible for creating designs exclusively for Private Brands and developing print trend strategies that support Walmart's General Merchandise and Private Brand goals. You will ensure that Walmart's Private Brand DNA/guidelines, trends, aesthetics/style, quality, and value all align with customer needs and help lead the market.

What You'll Do...

Creative Design

• Sketch and create designs for print, focusing on soft home but considering hard home applications.
• Use both digital tools and traditional materials to develop original art.
• Modify, style, and edit purchased artworks to align with seasonal themes.
• Acquire artwork from various sources (e.g., Shutterstock, print houses).

Technical Aspects

• Use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create seamless repeats and technically color-separated artworks ready for production (Vector and TIFF formats).
• Collaborate with design team members to assess seasonal pattern needs.
• Understand scale requirements for different product types (e.g., bedding, window treatments, decorative pillows).
• Create production-ready files with accurate color callouts and measurements.
• Maintain organized file structures and follow established naming conventions.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge in adapting technical prints for various substrates (hard and soft).
• Possess advanced color knowledge.
• Assist in establishing seasonal color palettes, assist with color direction, collaborate with the color team, and manage the home color library.
• Experience with AI design tools is a plus.
• Experience with large-scale plotter printing is preferred.

Communication and Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Support team members in executing trend and color direction.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with internal and external partners, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain flexibility in workflow and organization.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and supervise up to two freelancers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fashion, design, art, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in print textile design, preferably in home textiles.
• Strong understanding of the print design and development process.
• Demonstrated creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with emerging AI technologies.
• Understanding of copyright considerations related to graphics and pattern manipulation.

To Apply: Please submit your resume along with a portfolio PDF or a website link showcasing relevant work.

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 unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while welcoming all people. Walmart Inc. participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.

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 a culture of belonging, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.