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Position Summary...Senior Manager of Home: Textiles & Floor Coverings
Department: Walmart Brands Design
Location: New York, NY or Bentonville, AR (Travel Required)
Portfolio Required
About the Walmart Brands Design Team
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make to create the future of retail, from responsible sourcing to sustainability, democratized design - and everything in between. We are a multifaceted team of brand ambassadors, collection builders, assortment curators, color enthusiast, trend experts, and illustrators at the for front of an organizational shift to a design & style led Walmart Brands. Small but mighty we strive to find partners in design that can bring fresh perspectives, new thought, collaboration and design excellence to our team. Passionate about democratized design and love the opportunity of shaping design and reacting to culture?What you'll do...The Senior Manager, Textile & Rug Design is responsible for leading the creative vision, design execution, and design development of rugs, carpets, and home textile categories as an extension of a larger brand. This role blends hands-on creative design with strategic leadership, trend development, and organizational excellence. The position supports all Walmart Brands while partnering closely with product development, merchandising teams and quality.
Core Responsibilities

• Create original artwork using hand painting, sketching, and digital tools to develop compelling textile and rug designs.
• Design across multiple categories including rugs, carpets, pillows, poufs, blankets, bedding, bath, window, and utility mats and soft K
• Develop seasonal concepts, print strategies, and cohesive product stories aligned with brand DNA and market trends.
• Modify, recolor, and adapt original and purchased artwork into repeats, colorways, and production-ready layouts.
• Translate creative vision into commercially viable designs that meet customer, retailer, and price-point needs.
• Constantly innovate to achieve elevated designs and constructions at affordable prices

Technical Design & Production

• Produce CAD design packages using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Ned-Graphics or similar program.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of repeat design, scale, color application, and layout across multiple substrates and categories
• Design using a wide range of rug and textile constructions including hand tufted, hand knotted, machine tufted, ICN, dobby, jacquard, Axminster, hand-loomed, knitting, and weaving techniques.
• Prepare accurate production files with clear color callouts, measurements, and specifications adhering to Walmart Standards.
• Ensure artwork is technically optimized for manufacturing and retail execution.

Trend, Color & Market Research

• Develop comprehensive trend, color, and concept reports for rugs and home textiles.
• Conduct ongoing market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, techniques, and materials.
• Scout global markets and trade shows for innovation in design, sustainability, and production techniques.

Sustainability & Innovation

• Recommend environmentally sustainable textile practices and support the development of responsible product systems.
• Lead or contribute to sustainable product initiatives, including eco-conscious materials and processes as part of WM sustainability initiatives.
• Stay informed on new technologies, tools, and techniques impacting textile and rug design.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead the end-to-end design in conjunction with PD from concept through retail launch.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, product development, quality teams sourcing, and production teams.
• Be able to communicate design strategies clearly with internal partners and vendors.
• Possibly travel internationally (2-4 times per year) to work directly with mills and production partners.
• Manage freelancer relationships and support junior designers as needed.

Organization & Asset Management

• Maintain and manage CAD artwork libraries, rug libraries and print archives.
• Ensure consistent file naming, version control, and digital asset organization aligns with seasonal drops and Walmart Brand Design Teams system.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong workflow management, attention to detail, and organizational discipline.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent degree in Textile Design, Surface Design, Interior Design or related field.
• Extensive experience in rug and textile design across residential, hospitality, and commercial markets.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Excel, Ned-Graphics, or related design software.
• Strong understanding of the full product lifecycle, from concept development through production and installation.
• Proven ability to balance creative vision with commercial objectives.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and cultures.
• Highly organized, self-driven, and adaptable work style; effective both independently and in group settings.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to review and refine existing brand assortments, spot white space and recommend solutions.
• Be able to design across a variety of aesthetics including kids brands.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with print libraries, digital asset management systems, and archival processes.
• Retailers with strong style relevance.
• Familiarity with global manufacturing environments, particularly in India.

Benefits & Perks:
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other greatperksinclude401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much 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, abilities,ideasand opinions- while welcoming all people. Walmart Inc.participatesin E-Verify. Learn more aboutapplicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.
Who We Are
Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. Butyou'llquickly findwe'rea company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join usandyou'lldiscover why we are a world leader ina culture of belonging,sustainability, and community involvement.From day one,you'llbe empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.careers.walmart.com
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.
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Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, design, or related area and 4 years' experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area. Option 2: 6 years' experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.Preferred Qualifications...

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Creative design software, Cross-functional project management, Design, product development, or manufacturing., Master's degree in liberal arts or relevant field.Primary Location...1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.