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As a Senior Designer, Kids Shoes for Elevated & Private Brands at Walmart, you will help shape the creative vision and execution of our premium private brand footwear collections. Reporting to the Design Director, you will lead the end-to-end design process—from concept through production—delivering trend-forward, elevated product that strengthens brand storytelling and resonates with discerning customers.
- Serve as the category expert for elevated kids footwear, bringing a refined, trend-driven point of view to a fast-paced retail environment.
- Lead the creative direction for kids shoes, including silhouette development, materials, color, print/graphics, key items, and elevated construction/techniques across private brands.
- Partner with Design leadership to translate seasonal concepts into brand-right, commercially compelling product lines from initial vision through final execution.
- Communicate design intent through digital mood boards, inspiration walls, development decks, and line presentations.
- Build and execute seasonal color palettes and material/fabric stories aligned to elevated brand positioning.
- Manage a multi-season calendar with overlapping deadlines; ensure on-time delivery of design milestones, samples, and final approvals.
- Design product aligned to line plans, sales goals, margin targets, and market trends, while maintaining elevated brand standards.
- Deliver industry-leading styles that balance aesthetics, comfort, function, durability, and value for kids.
- Collaborate daily with cross-functional partners including Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Quality.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers, with emphasis on premium materials and craftsmanship.
- Lead vendor communication: set clear expectations, drive follow-ups, and resolve issues to meet business objectives.
- Lead and support co-create and product review processes, balancing design intent, cost, and manufacturability.
- Champion sustainability through material innovation, 3D design exploration, and thoughtful sample management.
- Work with autonomy and resourcefulness; mentor junior designers and contribute to a culture of creativity and excellence.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience designing fashion footwear (kids footwear experience strongly preferred), with a portfolio demonstrating elevated taste level and strong storytelling.
- Strong understanding of trend, color, materials, and construction; ability to translate insights into commercially successful product.
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication skills across all phases of the design process.
- Ability to influence cross-functional partners and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator); experience with AI tools, Miro, and 3D design tools is a plus.
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, ideas and opinions while being welcoming of all people.
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.
The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.
Minimum Qualifications
- Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in fashion design, textile design, or related area and 3 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area.
- Option 2: 5 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading design direction for a category or brand.
- Mentoring junior designers and collaborating with sourcing and production teams.
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.
Position Summary
As a Senior Designer, Kids Shoes for Elevated & Private Brands at Walmart, you will help shape the creative vision and execution of our premium private brand footwear collections. Reporting to the Design Director, you will lead the end-to-end design process—from concept through production—delivering trend-forward, elevated product that strengthens brand storytelling and resonates with discerning customers.
- Serve as the category expert for elevated kids footwear, bringing a refined, trend-driven point of view to a fast-paced retail environment.
- Lead the creative direction for kids shoes, including silhouette development, materials, color, print/graphics, key items, and elevated construction/techniques across private brands.
- Partner with Design leadership to translate seasonal concepts into brand-right, commercially compelling product lines from initial vision through final execution.
- Communicate design intent through digital mood boards, inspiration walls, development decks, and line presentations.
- Build and execute seasonal color palettes and material/fabric stories aligned to elevated brand positioning.
- Manage a multi-season calendar with overlapping deadlines; ensure on-time delivery of design milestones, samples, and final approvals.
- Design product aligned to line plans, sales goals, margin targets, and market trends, while maintaining elevated brand standards.
- Deliver industry-leading styles that balance aesthetics, comfort, function, durability, and value for kids.
- Collaborate daily with cross-functional partners including Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Quality.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers, with emphasis on premium materials and craftsmanship.
- Lead vendor communication: set clear expectations, drive follow-ups, and resolve issues to meet business objectives.
- Lead and support co-create and product review processes, balancing design intent, cost, and manufacturability.
- Champion sustainability through material innovation, 3D design exploration, and thoughtful sample management.
- Work with autonomy and resourcefulness; mentor junior designers and contribute to a culture of creativity and excellence.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience designing fashion footwear (kids footwear experience strongly preferred), with a portfolio demonstrating elevated taste level and strong storytelling.
- Strong understanding of trend, color, materials, and construction; ability to translate insights into commercially successful product.
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication skills across all phases of the design process.
- Ability to influence cross-functional partners and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator); experience with AI tools, Miro, and 3D design tools is a plus.
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, ideas and opinions while being welcoming of all people.
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.
The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.
Minimum Qualifications
- Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in fashion design, textile design, or related area and 3 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area.
- Option 2: 5 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading design direction for a category or brand.
- Mentoring junior designers and collaborating with sourcing and production teams.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Designer
Verify your degree field matches the role
H-1B1 visa requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A degree in graphic design, visual communication, or industrial design supports a Senior Designer application; a general arts degree without a design specialization may not satisfy the specialty occupation requirement.
Search DOL LCA records before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified Labor Condition Application filings for design roles. Companies that have already certified LCAs for designers understand the H-1B1 process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer during the filing stage.
Request an LCA before accepting any offer
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before you can schedule your consular appointment. Ask hiring managers directly whether they've run this process before, so you're not their first H-1B1 case.
Benchmark your offered salary using OFLC Wage Search
DOL sets prevailing wage levels by occupation code and location. Look up the wage level for your specific Senior Designer role using OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offer meets the minimum before the LCA is filed, not after.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates specialty occupation
Consular officers evaluate whether your role genuinely requires a specialized degree. A portfolio showing complex, conceptually driven work, such as systems-level design, brand identity strategy, or UX research integration, strengthens the case that your position isn't entry-level or generalist.
Understand the H-1B1 admission period before you travel
H-1B visa1 is granted in one-year increments, not the standard three years of an H-1B. Plan your employer's renewal timeline accordingly and confirm your I-94 admission period at the port of entry, since your visa stamp validity and your authorized stay are two different dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 visa?
Yes, Senior Designer qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in design, visual communication, or a directly related field. Roles that involve conceptual design leadership, brand systems, or UX strategy are well-supported by the specialty occupation definition. Generalist or production-only roles with no degree requirement may face more scrutiny at the consulate.
How is the H-1B1 Singapore visa different from the H-1B for designers?
The H-1B1 has no lottery and no USCIS petition filing, which means a Singaporean designer with a job offer can go directly to the consular application stage once the employer certifies a Labor Condition Application with DOL. The trade-off is that H-1B1 is issued in one-year increments rather than three, so your employer needs to manage annual renewals. The H-1B, by contrast, involves a lottery with roughly 25 percent selection odds.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B1 visas for design roles before?
Migrate Mate surfaces employer LCA filing history filtered by occupation and visa type, so you can identify companies that have already run the H-1B1 certification process for design positions. Targeting employers with prior LCA filings significantly reduces the risk that your offer collapses because the hiring team doesn't know how the process works.
What documents does a Singaporean Senior Designer need for the consular interview?
You'll need a certified LCA from DOL, an offer letter specifying your role and salary, evidence that your degree relates to the position, your passport valid for travel, and the DS-160 confirmation page. Some consulates also request a portfolio or degree transcripts to confirm the specialty occupation claim. Prepare a clear narrative connecting your degree field to your specific job duties.
Can my employer renew my H-1B1 status if I change projects or move to a different design team?
Yes, but any material change in job duties, location, or employer requires a new LCA filing with DOL before the change takes effect. Moving from a product design team to a brand strategy team at the same company may or may not require a new certification depending on how significantly the occupation code and duties shift. Confirm with your employer's HR or legal team before the role changes.
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