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What you'll do...
Apparel Brand Design Directs internal design teams and initiatives that build and strengthen Walmarts brands and are aligned with the Walmart Apparel Strategic Business Unit SBU merchandising goals Assures that Walmarts brand DNAguidelines trends aestheticstyle quality and value all support the companys customer needs and market leadership Helps to ensure merchant leadership is aligned with the brands and assortment and manages the profit and loss and annual budget for the portfolio Brand Customer Experience and Shopping Habits Delivers worldclass Walmart exclusive brand experiences across all channels eg Walmart stores Walmartcom by offering private label collections of highquality highvalue products Provides a positive customer experience that results in increased sales customer conversion and customer satisfaction Brand Execution Provides macro trend direction color printpattern material for assigned brand Directs the design vision execution and identity of the brand ensuring that merchant strategy and brand guidelines are followed to ensure a consistent design aesthetic on the floor and online Decides on the brands aesthetic design silhouettes and fabricsmaterials Translates the design vision into a product by utilizing appropriate materials and a supply base to execute the collection Manages the supplier matrix direct imports and factory and supplier relationships Negotiates Direct Import prices Provides incountry quality assurance support Creates and executes all packaging in accordance with brand regulatory and legal standards Monitors the quality of work from thirdparty packaging agencies printers adaptation and development Directs the creation of product specifications fit approvals quality benchmarks testing protocols quality analytics and star ratings and reviews for the apparel line Merchandising Differentiation and Competitive Advantage Understands the competitive landscape of the brand portfolio determining competitive advantages and developing a winning strategy Develops and adapts to the everchanging Omni retail environment Continually offers new experiences to customers in order to increase Walmarts market and customer wallet share as well as customer retention Pricing Strategies Ensures pricing strategies support portfolios objectives to drive ROI and increase market share while maintaining company reputation of price leadership Leverages pricing analytics intelligence in pricing strategy decisions Partnership with Leaders Partners with merchants to ensure Brand collections and strategy is in alignment with other business unit strategies eg Operations Replenishment Marketing Collaborates with omni Merchandising Operations teams to efficiently and effectively achieve Omni SBU Merchandising objectives Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs developing communicating building support for and implementing business strategies plans and practices analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans determining and supporting resource requirements evaluating operational processes measuring outcomes to ensure desired results identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities promoting a customer environment and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps recruiting selecting and developing talent supporting mentorship workforce development and succession planning and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices developing consequences for violations or noncompliance and supporting the Open Door Policy Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives engaging key stakeholders in the development execution and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives and supporting associate efforts in these areas Respect the Individual: Builds highperforming teams seeks and embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where all associates feel seen supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform drives a positive associate and customermember experience for all Respect the Individual: Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback coaching mentoring and developmental opportunities builds the talent pipeline fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company and regularly recognizes others contributions and accomplishments supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain the best talent Respect the Individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners works collaboratively and crossfunctionally to achieve objectives and communicates and listens attentively with energy and positivity to motivate influence and inspire commitment and action Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by taking action to advance opportunity sustainability community and integrity eg creating fair opportunities for associates and suppliers driving local giving efforts Act with Integrity: Ensures that teams follow the law our code of conduct and company policies promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and models our culture of nonretaliation listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action and enables others to do the same holds self and teams accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values Act with Integrity: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble selfaware Serve our Customers and members Delivers expected business results while putting the customermember first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and acting with an Every Day LowCost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customersmembers Serve our Customers and members Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data analytics customermember insights and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies Strive for Excellence: Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset seeks feedback asks thoughtful questions and fosters an environment that supports learning innovation learning from mistakes and intelligent risktaking and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements supervises the adoption of new technology and supports digital disruption in line with Walmarts business model
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $156,000.00-$312,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, design, or related area and 5 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area. Option 2: 7 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.
1 year supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Corporate leadership experience in Business Administration, Merchandising, Sourcing, or relevant field, Cross-functional project management, Masters degree in Liberal Arts or relevant field
Primary Location...
45 W 25Th St, New York, NY 10010, United States of America
What you'll do...
Apparel Brand Design Directs internal design teams and initiatives that build and strengthen Walmarts brands and are aligned with the Walmart Apparel Strategic Business Unit SBU merchandising goals Assures that Walmarts brand DNAguidelines trends aestheticstyle quality and value all support the companys customer needs and market leadership Helps to ensure merchant leadership is aligned with the brands and assortment and manages the profit and loss and annual budget for the portfolio Brand Customer Experience and Shopping Habits Delivers worldclass Walmart exclusive brand experiences across all channels eg Walmart stores Walmartcom by offering private label collections of highquality highvalue products Provides a positive customer experience that results in increased sales customer conversion and customer satisfaction Brand Execution Provides macro trend direction color printpattern material for assigned brand Directs the design vision execution and identity of the brand ensuring that merchant strategy and brand guidelines are followed to ensure a consistent design aesthetic on the floor and online Decides on the brands aesthetic design silhouettes and fabricsmaterials Translates the design vision into a product by utilizing appropriate materials and a supply base to execute the collection Manages the supplier matrix direct imports and factory and supplier relationships Negotiates Direct Import prices Provides incountry quality assurance support Creates and executes all packaging in accordance with brand regulatory and legal standards Monitors the quality of work from thirdparty packaging agencies printers adaptation and development Directs the creation of product specifications fit approvals quality benchmarks testing protocols quality analytics and star ratings and reviews for the apparel line Merchandising Differentiation and Competitive Advantage Understands the competitive landscape of the brand portfolio determining competitive advantages and developing a winning strategy Develops and adapts to the everchanging Omni retail environment Continually offers new experiences to customers in order to increase Walmarts market and customer wallet share as well as customer retention Pricing Strategies Ensures pricing strategies support portfolios objectives to drive ROI and increase market share while maintaining company reputation of price leadership Leverages pricing analytics intelligence in pricing strategy decisions Partnership with Leaders Partners with merchants to ensure Brand collections and strategy is in alignment with other business unit strategies eg Operations Replenishment Marketing Collaborates with omni Merchandising Operations teams to efficiently and effectively achieve Omni SBU Merchandising objectives Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs developing communicating building support for and implementing business strategies plans and practices analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans determining and supporting resource requirements evaluating operational processes measuring outcomes to ensure desired results identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities promoting a customer environment and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps recruiting selecting and developing talent supporting mentorship workforce development and succession planning and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices developing consequences for violations or noncompliance and supporting the Open Door Policy Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives engaging key stakeholders in the development execution and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives and supporting associate efforts in these areas Respect the Individual: Builds highperforming teams seeks and embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where all associates feel seen supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform drives a positive associate and customermember experience for all Respect the Individual: Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback coaching mentoring and developmental opportunities builds the talent pipeline fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company and regularly recognizes others contributions and accomplishments supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain the best talent Respect the Individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners works collaboratively and crossfunctionally to achieve objectives and communicates and listens attentively with energy and positivity to motivate influence and inspire commitment and action Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by taking action to advance opportunity sustainability community and integrity eg creating fair opportunities for associates and suppliers driving local giving efforts Act with Integrity: Ensures that teams follow the law our code of conduct and company policies promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and models our culture of nonretaliation listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action and enables others to do the same holds self and teams accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values Act with Integrity: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble selfaware Serve our Customers and members Delivers expected business results while putting the customermember first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and acting with an Every Day LowCost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customersmembers Serve our Customers and members Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data analytics customermember insights and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies Strive for Excellence: Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset seeks feedback asks thoughtful questions and fosters an environment that supports learning innovation learning from mistakes and intelligent risktaking and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements supervises the adoption of new technology and supports digital disruption in line with Walmarts business model
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $156,000.00-$312,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
Stock
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, design, or related area and 5 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area. Option 2: 7 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.
1 year supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Corporate leadership experience in Business Administration, Merchandising, Sourcing, or relevant field, Cross-functional project management, Masters degree in Liberal Arts or relevant field
Primary Location...
45 W 25Th St, New York, NY 10010, United States of America
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director, Apparel Design position is now open for candidates interested in the Fashion Designer Jobs sector. This role in India offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Fashion Designer Jobs is a plus.
