Senior Manager, Merchandise Designer - Textiles & Floor Coverings

Position Summary

Senior Manager of Home:
Textiles & Floor Coverings.

Walmart Brands Design.

New York, NY or Bentonville, AR (Travel Required).

Yes.

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 enthusiasts, trend experts, and illustrators at the 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?

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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…