Senior Manager, Merchandise Designer - Furniture & Lighting

Senior Manager, Merchandise Designer - Furniture & Lighting

1700 Se 5th St Bentonville, AR 72716

R-2409-32-2

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$110,000 - $220,000/yr

Regular/Permanent

Salaried

Position Summary...

Senior Manager of Design - Furniture & Lighting

Department: Walmart Brands Design

Location: 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 as we shape the future of retail - from responsible sourcing and sustainability to 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 forefront of an organizational shift toward a design- and style-led Walmart Brands portfolio. Small but mighty, we seek creative partners who bring fresh perspectives, new thinking, collaboration, and design excellence to our team.

Passionate about democratized design and shaping culture through product? Join us.

What youll do...

The Senior Manager, Indoor/Outdoor Furniture Design leads the creative vision, design execution, and development of indoor, outdoor, and kids furniture categories as extensions of larger Walmart Brands. This role blends hands-on creative design with strategic leadership, trend development, and operational excellence. Experience with lighting is a plus.

This position supports all Walmart Brands while partnering closely with Product Development, Merchandising, and Quality teams to deliver cohesive, trend-right, and commercially viable collections. Assortment refinement and extension strategies - identifying areas of opportunity and oversaturation - are key capabilities of this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Drive cohesive, trend-relevant collections for outdoor living across furniture and accessory categories.
• Translate aspirational aesthetics into forward-thinking, mass-market product solutions.
• Demonstrate a keen understanding of aesthetics ranging from traditional and updated farmhouse to transitional and contemporary.
• Develop and evolve multiple collections across seasons simultaneously.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with Merchant and Product Development teams.
• Collaborate with PD to develop product, identify white space, and build collections that balance classic essentials with new and exclusive designs unique to Walmart.
• Align merchant strategies with overarching trend vision and brand direction.
• Ability to hand draw, sketch or render to clearly communicate design direction to key partners and vendors.
• Respond to business requests in a timely and agile manner.
• Lead project tracking and milestone management across multiple workstreams.
• Spearhead regular alignment meetings with Merchandising and Design partners.
• Review assortments at the CAD level and recommend streamlining opportunities to strengthen clarity and productivity.

Trend, Concept & Market Leadership

• Monitor global and domestic market trends in indoor and outdoor furniture.
• Analyze competitive assortments and identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Develop seasonal trend decks, concept direction, and material/finish strategies.
• Balance trend relevance with durability, functionality, and price-point accessibility.

Technical & Product Development

• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and CAD/Rhino or comparable furniture rendering programs to communicate concepts and specifications.
• Demonstrate understanding of construction methods, materiality, fabrication techniques, and finish applications across furniture categories.
• Ensure design intent translates effectively through sampling, costing, and production phases.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain quality, cost integrity, and timeline execution.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead end-to-end design from concept through retail launch.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across Merchandising, PD, Sourcing, and Quality teams.
• Communicate design strategies clearly to internal stakeholders and vendor partners.
• Travel as needed to support development, factory partnerships, and global sourcing initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative and proactive team environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, or related field (outdoor focus preferred).
• 4+ years of relevant experience in furniture design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, CAD/Rhino, or comparable rendering programs.
• Excellent color, material, and finish sensibility with strong trend awareness.
• Strong understanding of the furniture and outdoor living market.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of furniture construction and assembly.
• Proactive team player with strong organizational capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving retail environment.
• Ability to hand draw, sketch or render to clearly communicate design direction to key partners and vendors.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with a wide range of fabrications and substrates, wood types and laminates.
• 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 great perks include:
• 401(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, ideas, and opinions - while welcoming all people.

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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. But you'll quickly find we're a 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 us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in a culture of belonging, sustainability, and community involvement.

From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

Careers at Walmart

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.

Live Better U

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sams Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelors 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.

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 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

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

• 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 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.

Walmart is 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.

Benefits you'll enjoy

• Discount Card: Get 10% off Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.
• Live Better U: 100% covered Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt - Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.
• Walmart Academy: Grow your skills Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.
• Financial perks: Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.
• Paid time off: Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more.
• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family.
• Wellbeing programs: Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life's challenges.
• Career growth opportunities: Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

Life at Walmart

Imagine a workplace surrounded by innovation.

At Walmart's new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we're redefining what it means to work at a global leader.

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