Design Director
MetaLabSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fashion, RetailIndustries
Requirements
- Expertise in Apparel Design: Strong knowledge of visual communication, sketching, illustration, color theory, and prototyping
- Innovation Leadership: Experience driving apparel innovation through AI tools, 3D modeling, and sustainable practices
- Tech Fluency: Proficiency in PLM, CAD, 3D modeling, workflow trackers, and AI-enhanced design tools
- Brand Acumen: Deep understanding of apparel brand architecture, product tiering, and storytelling techniques
Responsibilities
- Lead innovation in seasonal apparel design concepts through compelling visual storytelling, expert sketching, and strategic narrative development
- Guide the creation of high-quality prototypes across multiple categories
- Apply deep knowledge of color theory, print execution, and fabric selection to elevate product quality and fashion positioning
- Translate macro and cultural trends into trend-right assortments that balance flattering fit, brand identity, and cost optimization
- Drive process efficiency by leveraging design enablement tools such as PLM, CAD, 3D modeling, and AI-enhanced systems
- Independently manage seasonal timelines and deliverables with minimal oversight
- Apply sustainable practices and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy in tech packs, sampling, and vendor hand-offs
- Use data and automation to enhance design quality, speed, and delivery precision
- Craft compelling brand narratives that reinforce Sam’s Club’s identity and communicate value to members across collections and channels
- Design within brand filters to maintain visual and product consistency across categories and delivery drops
- Build cohesive seasonal assortments that reflect brand architecture, member promise, and aesthetic codes
- Partner with Merchants to reinforce brand-right price/value perception and support storytelling alignment across marketing and packaging
- Lead trend foresight by interpreting AI and social listening tools to validate or pivot creative direction
- Integrate macro/cultural signals, competitor insights, and real-time feedback into actionable design strategies
- Collaborate with Product Development to assess trend risk and opportunity, and develop inspiration decks tailored to member needs and brand tier
- Champion the voice of the member in design decisions using trend platforms, social listening, and returns data to refine design intent and ensure commercial viability
- Track member responses to past seasons to inform future line planning and innovation
- Balance aspirational style direction with internal input to deliver trend-right, member-aligned product
- Mentor and develop design associates by fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment that promotes growth and belonging
- Lead multiple business plans and projects by identifying operational needs, setting priorities, and removing barriers to performance
- Promote a team-based culture and provide recognition, coaching, and development opportunities
- Support company policies, values, and ethics by training others and ensuring compliance
- Evaluate current plans and initiatives for effectiveness and cost efficiency, and contribute to community outreach efforts
Skills
AI
3D modeling
PLM
CAD
sketching
color theory
print execution
fabric selection
tech packs
prototypes
trend analysis
brand storytelling
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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