Senior Manager, Merchandise Designer - Textiles & Floor Coverings Job at Walmart (New York)

Job Description

Senior Manager of Home: Textiles & Floor Coverings Department: Walmart Brands Design Location: New York, NY or Bentonville, AR (Travel Required) Portfolio Required About the Walmart Brands Design Team 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, democratized design – and everything in between. We are a multifaceted team of brand ambassadors, collection builders, assortment curators, color enthusiast, trend experts, and illustrators at the for front of an organizational shift to a design & style led Walmart Brands. Small but mighty we strive to find partners in design that can bring fresh perspectives, new thought, collaboration and design excellence to our team. Passionate about democratized design and love the opportunity of shaping design and reacting to culture? What you'll do... The Senior Manager, Textile & Rug Design is responsible for leading the creative vision, design execution, and design development of rugs, carpets, and home textile categories as an extension of a larger brand. This role blends hands-on creative design with strategic leadership, trend development, and organizational excellence. The position supports all Walmart Brands while partnering closely with product development, merchandising teams and quality.

Job Responsibility

Create original artwork using hand painting, sketching, and digital tools to develop compelling textile and rug designs
Design across multiple categories including rugs, carpets, pillows, poufs, blankets, bedding, bath, window, and utility mats and soft K
Develop seasonal concepts, print strategies, and cohesive product stories aligned with brand DNA and market trends
Modify, recolor, and adapt original and purchased artwork into repeats, colorways, and production-ready layouts
Translate creative vision into commercially viable designs that meet customer, retailer, and price-point needs
Constantly innovate to achieve elevated designs and constructions at affordable prices
Produce CAD design packages using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Ned-Graphics or similar program
Demonstrate expert knowledge of repeat design, scale, color application, and layout across multiple substrates and categories
Design using a wide range of rug and textile constructions including hand tufted, hand knotted, machine tufted, ICN, dobby, jacquard, Axminster, hand-loomed, knitting, and weaving techniques
Prepare accurate production files with clear color callouts, measurements, and specifications adhering to Walmart Standards
Ensure artwork is technically optimized for manufacturing and retail execution
Develop comprehensive trend, color, and concept reports for rugs and home textiles
Conduct ongoing market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, techniques, and materials
Scout global markets and trade shows for innovation in design, sustainability, and production techniques
Recommend environmentally sustainable textile practices and support the development of responsible product systems
Lead or contribute to sustainable product initiatives, including eco-conscious materials and processes as part of WM sustainability initiatives
Stay informed on new technologies, tools, and techniques impacting textile and rug design
Lead the end-to-end design in conjunction with PD from concept through retail launch
Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, product development, quality teams sourcing, and production teams
Be able to communicate design strategies clearly with internal partners and vendors
Possibly travel internationally (2–4 times per year) to work directly with mills and production partners
Manage freelancer relationships and support junior designers as needed
Maintain and manage CAD artwork libraries, rug libraries and print archives
Ensure consistent file naming, version control, and digital asset organization aligns with seasonal drops and Walmart Brand Design Teams system
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate strong workflow management, attention to detail, and organizational discipline.

Requirements

Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent degree in Textile Design, Surface Design, Interior Design or related field
Extensive experience in rug and textile design across residential, hospitality, and commercial markets
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Excel, Ned-Graphics, or related design software
Strong understanding of the full product lifecycle, from concept development through production and installation
Proven ability to balance creative vision with commercial objectives
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and cultures
Highly organized, self-driven, and adaptable work style
effective both independently and in group settings
Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities
Ability to review and refine existing brand assortments, spot white space and recommend solutions
Be able to design across a variety of aesthetics including kids brands.
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.

Nice to have

Experience with print libraries, digital asset management systems, and archival processes
Retailers with strong style relevance
Familiarity with global manufacturing environments, particularly in India.
Creative design software
Cross-functional project management
Design, product development, or manufacturing
Master’s degree in liberal arts or relevant field.

What we offer

Incentive awards for performance
401(k) match
Stock purchase plan
Paid maternity and parental leave
PTO
Multiple health plans
Medical, vision and dental coverage
Company-paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U education benefit program
Annual or quarterly performance bonuses
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