Senior Manager - Technical Design, Fashion (Men's)

Senior Manager - Technical Design, Fashion

Location – NYC – Relocation required to NYC. At Walmart, our mission is to help people save money so they can live better. This purpose drives every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability and beyond.

This Senior Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of retail by ensuring that our apparel meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and value.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented Senior Technical Designer to lead the fit and technical development of our apparel from concept through production. This role is critical in ensuring that every garment meets Walmart’s fit standards, performance expectations, and delivers an exceptional customer experience. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with deep expertise in fit, pattern making, leading technical designers, and product lifecycle management for apparel.

These postings cover multiple openings across several apparel categories: Women/Men – Knits/Woven/Bottoms/Intimates/Active and Kids/Baby. An onsite opportunity is based in our New York City office. A full relocation package can be made available.

Core Job Responsibilities

• People Leadership: Lead and develop high‑performing technical design teams, providing clear direction and driving strong execution. Partner across functions to deliver scalable, high‑quality solutions.
• Fit Leadership: Lead and conduct live fit sessions using fit models, pattern expertise, and fit forms to evaluate samples for fit, performance, and functionality. Ensure alignment with design intent and customer performance expectations.
• 2D & 3D Pattern Expertise: Utilize 2D & 3D pattern tools to validate initial patterns, blocks, and grading during product development through production. Establish and maintain grade rule tables and block libraries to streamline the fit process across product categories.
• Customer‑Centric Product Integrity: Drive a data‑led approach focused on customer insights, returns‑based learning loops, and implementing learnings to elevate fit to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Fit Quality & Technical Direction: Follow rigorous quality assurance gates through development, production, and post‑purchase stages. Lead and conduct internal and external wear tests to seek wearer feedback and implement corrective actions as needed. Provide detailed technical direction on fit and construction to vendor partners to meet design and fit intent.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Design, Product Development, and Sourcing teams and vendors to define and execute appropriate fit and functional intent for each product.
• Technical Package Ownership: Strong PLM knowledge to manage end‑to‑end fit cycle. Create and maintain detailed technical packages in PLM, including specs, grading, construction details, and fit evaluation comments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5‑8+ years of experience in technical design roles, with deep expertise in fit, grading, fabric, and pattern for apparel.
• Proven ability to analyze data, solve complex challenges, and drive continuous improvement using agile, test‑and‑learn approaches.
• Advanced proficiency in PLM, 3D, CAD, Miro Board, and related product development tools.
• Strong operational mindset with experience translating product fit, quality, and customer metrics into actionable steps.
• Skilled at leading fit sessions, collaborating with and influencing cross‑functional teams, and managing stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with performance fabrics and technical finishes (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and develop associates, including creating educational materials and delivering training programs.
• Customer‑centric, innovative, and passionate about staying ahead of apparel trends.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Textiles, Design, or related field and 4 years’ experience in technical design, product development, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in technical design, product development, or related area.

1 year’s supervisory experience.

Benefits & Perks

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer by Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, and ideas while being welcoming of all people.

Location

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

Salary Range

The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 – $264,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.