Visual Communication Design Jobs in Red Bank, NJ

Position Summary... What you'll do...Role summary:
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. Utilizing advanced design tools and data-driven insights, the director optimizes workflows and drives continuous improvement. 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. This group fosters a professional environment dedicated to delivering exceptional value and style while maintaining alignment with Walmart’s commitment to quality and affordability.
What you'll do:

• 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.

What you'll bring:

• 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.

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.
The annual salary range for this position is $156,000.00 - $312,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum 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...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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. Primary Location... 45 W 25Th St, New York, NY 10010, United States of America Walmart 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.