(USA) Director, Fashion Design- Kid's

About the role

The Director, Fashion Design leads the development and execution of innovative, trend-aligned fashion collections that uphold brand integrity and deliver exceptional value. This role oversees design strategy, prototype development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure product quality, fit, and market relevance. By integrating customer insights and market trends, this position shapes compelling narratives and elevates brand positioning while maintaining operational excellence and alignment with business objectives.

About the team

The team leads innovative design efforts focused on toddler, infant, and newborn apparel, combining expertise in visual communication, trend forecasting, and product development. They drive the creation of high-quality, market-aligned collections by integrating customer insights, advanced design tools, and strategic storytelling. Collaborating cross-functionally, the team ensures cohesive brand expression and operational excellence throughout the design process. They emphasize continuous improvement, leveraging data and technology to enhance efficiency and product appeal.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of seasonal fashion design concepts, ensuring alignment with brand identity and market trends.
• Oversee creation of detailed sketches, illustrations, and prototypes to guide product development and maintain quality standards.
• Integrate customer insights, trend forecasting, and competitive analysis to inform design strategies and assortment planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize design workflows, improve efficiency, and ensure timely delivery of collections.
• Drive innovation in materials, fit, and color theory to enhance product appeal and maintain cost-effectiveness.
• Mentor design teams, promote operational rigor, and uphold brand consistency across all categories and channels.

Requirements

• Extensive expertise in fashion design principles, including visual communication, sketching, illustration, and fit concepts.
• Strong knowledge of color theory, print execution, fabric selection, and prototype development.
• Proven ability to lead seasonal design workflows, optimize product development timelines, and integrate cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with design enablement tools such as PLM, CAD, 3D modeling, and AI-enhanced systems.
• Experience applying market and cultural trend insights to create trend-right assortments aligned with brand strategy.
• Skilled in brand management, maintaining aesthetic cohesion and elevating product quality within commercial positioning.
• Ability to leverage customer insights and data analytics to refine design intent and enhance product relevance.

Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in fashion design, textile design, or related area and 8 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area.
• Option 2: 10 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area.
• 5 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience driving brand identity and innovation.
• Proven ability to build and scale design teams.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence product strategy.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U: Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion, bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.

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 specific plan or program terms.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $156,000.00 - $312,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses and stock for certain positions.

Primary location: 45 W 25th St, New York, NY 10010, United States of America