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The Senior Manager, Trends is a key leader in shaping fashion forecasting for Walmart. This role provides expert-level trend research, strategic storytelling, and creative direction to inform design, product development, and fashion editorial teams. The ideal candidate will leverage industry expertise, data-driven insights, and cross-functional collaboration to influence seasonal global trends, business strategies, and customer engagement across multiple categories and market segments.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the development of seasonal trend forecasting tools
Oversee seasonal trend direction, runway, social media, and retail reporting
Identify emerging fashion trends
Partner with strategic trend agencies
Develop trend storytelling roadmaps
Serve as a strategic partner to internal teams
Work closely with product development, editorial, and design teams
Identify opportunities for innovation
Translate market research and consumer insights into trend-right product storytelling
Hire, develop, and manage a high-performing team of trend strategists
Provide ongoing mentorship, performance feedback, and career development
Establish key performance metrics
Lead with a one company mindset
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Graphic Design, or related field and 3 years’ experience in textile design, print design, graphic design, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in textile design, print design, graphic design, or related area.
Nice to have:
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field
Master’s degree in Business or a related field
7-10 years of experience in apparel trend forecasting, design, or related fields
Background in data analysis, storytelling, and strategic trend communication
Excellent presentation skills with experience speaking to executive leadership and product teams
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and experience with trend research platforms
Experience traveling to key domestic and international markets for research and industry insights
Color development and testing
Design Experience in a Retail Environment
Master's degree in Textiles, Fashion, Graphic Design, or related field
Merchandising experience in a retail environment
Product Development Experience in a Retail Environment
Working with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or related Graphic Design Software