Design Director (Accessories) - Walmart - Fourth FLOOR : Job Details

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$190,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr

Our client, a leading fashion and home company, is looking for a Design Director (Accessories) - Walmart to join their team in NYC!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and product development of accessories collections tailored to Walmart's customer profile, including handbags, small leather goods, and seasonal items.
• Interpret Walmart's private label brand direction and customer insights into commercially viable, trend-right products.
• Create and present seasonal trend direction, color palettes, and concept boards aligned with Walmart's market needs and price points.
• Oversee the full design lifecycle from ideation through production – including sketching, tech packs, material sourcing, sampling, and approvals.
• Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, sales, sourcing, and technical design to ensure product alignment with cost, calendar, and margin requirements.
• Manage and mentor a team of designers and assistant designers, ensuring creative consistency and strong execution across all categories.
• Monitor sales performance and incorporate data-driven insights into future design strategies.
• Stay current on fashion, retail, and accessory market trends to ensure Walmart collections remain fresh and competitive.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Accessory Design, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in design
• Exceptional understanding of the accessories market including materials, construction, and cost engineering.
• Proven ability to manage design calendars and hit development deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), PLM systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to effectively communicate with buyers and cross-functional teams.
• Creative, trend-savvy, and detail-oriented with a commercial mindset.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionDesign
• IndustriesRetail Apparel and Fashion

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