Senior Manager, Color Trends - Walmart Fashion Job at Walmart in New York
Walmart, New York, NY, United States, 10261
Position Summary:
The Sr. Trend Manager, Fashion is a key leader in shaping fashion forecasting for Walmart. This role provides expert-level trend research, strategic storytelling, and creative direction to inform design, product development, and fashion editorial teams. The ideal candidate will leverage industry expertise, data-driven insights, and cross-functional collaboration to influence seasonal global trends, business strategies, and customer engagement across multiple categories and market segments.
Key Responsibilities:
Trend Forecasting & Research:
- Lead the development of seasonal trend forecasting tools, ensuring insights are grounded in extensive research, consumer behavior, and market shifts.
- Oversee seasonal trend direction, runway, social media, and retail reporting, collaborating with editorial and design teams to shape Walmart’s fashion direction.
- Identify emerging fashion trends, synthesizing industry predictions into clear, solution-driven reports that drive product strategy.
- Partner with strategic trend agencies and leverage internal resources to enhance Walmart’s global fashion forecast.
- Develop trend storytelling roadmaps that bring Walmart’s fashion vision to life, ensuring alignment across apparel, footwear, and accessories.
Strategic Influence & Cross-Functional Partnership:
- Serve as a strategic partner to internal teams, influencing design, merchandising, and marketing through data-driven insights.
- Work closely with product development, editorial, and design teams to ensure consistency and alignment with global fashion strategies.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvements, and best-practice scaling, keeping Walmart ahead of industry trends.
- Translate market research and consumer insights into trend-right product storytelling that resonates with Walmart’s diverse customer base.
Leadership & Team Development:
- Hire, develop, and manage a high-performing team of trend strategists to drive excellence in forecasting and creative direction.
- Provide ongoing mentorship, performance feedback, and career development, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Establish key performance metrics to evaluate department and individual contributions, ensuring efficiency and strategic impact.
- Lead with a "one company" mindset, building trust and driving results through influence, inspiration, and vision.
You’ll Sweep Us Off Our Feet If You:
- Have a visionary mindset and constantly look for ways to differentiate Walmart’s fashion offering.
- Are highly skilled at identifying and translating fashion trends into actionable business strategies.
- Use data and insights to make informed, impactful decisions.
- Can effectively communicate complex trend forecasts to cross-functional teams in a compelling way.
- Thrive in fast-paced environments and can seamlessly manage multiple seasons and categories.
- Are an excellent collaborator and influencer, building strong relationships across teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field. A Master’s degree in Business or a related field is a plus.
- 7-10 years of experience in apparel trend forecasting, design, or related fields.
- Strong background in data analysis, storytelling, and strategic trend communication.
- Excellent presentation skills with experience speaking to executive leadership and product teams.
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and experience with trend research platforms.
- Experience traveling to key domestic and international markets for research and industry insights.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
- 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, PTO, and multiple health plans.
- The opportunity to shape Walmart’s fashion future while working for the #1 Fortune company.
- A company culture focused on diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and community impact.
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and belonging while providing equal opportunities for all associates.
The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00-$216,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Graphic Design, or related field and 3 years’ experience in textile design, print design, graphic design, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in textile design, print design, graphic design, or related area.
Primary Location: 45 W 25Th St, New York, NY 10010, United States of America
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