Senior Manager - Technical Design, Fashion

Senior Manager - Technical Design, Fashion

Location - NYC - Relocation required to NYC

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 Design, Fashion you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of retail by ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and value. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Technical Designer to lead the fit and technical development of our apparel 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 technical designers, and product lifecycle management for apparel.

These posting covers multiple openings across several apparel categories Women/Men- Knits/Woven/Bottoms/Intimates/active and Kids/Baby —apply once to be considered for all relevant opportunities. This is an onsite opportunity based in our New York City office. A full relocation package can be made available.

Core Job Responsibilities

• People Leadership: Lead and develop high-performing technical design teams, providing clear direction and driving strong execution. Partners across functions to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.
• Fit Leadership: Lead and conduct live fit sessions using fit models, 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 patterns, blocks, and grading during product development through production. Establish and maintain grade rule tables and block libraries to streamline the fit process across product categories
• Customer-Centric Product Integrity: Drive a data-led approach focused on customer insights, returns-based learning loops, and implementing learnings to elevate fit to meet and 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 feedback and 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, and 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in technical design roles, with deep expertise in fit, grading, fabric, and pattern for apparel
• Proven ability to analyze data, solve complex challenges, and drive continuous improvement using agile, test-and-learn approaches
• Advanced proficiency in PLM, 3D, CAD, Miro Board, and related product development tools
• Strong operational mindset with experience translating product fit, quality, and customer metrics into actionable steps
• Skilled at leading fit sessions, collaborating with and influencing cross-functional teams, and managing stakeholders at all levels
• Experience with performance fabrics and technical finishes (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and develop associates, including creating educational materials and delivering training programs
• Customer-centric, innovative, and passionate about staying ahead of apparel trends
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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, ideas and opinions while being welcoming 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 were a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the worlds 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 sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

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

Apparel Manufacturing, Master's degree in Business, Textiles, Design, or related field., Working on cross-functional teams, Working with product development software

Primary Location: 45 W 25Th St, New York, NY 10010, United States of America

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