Website Walmart
Position Summary
What you’ll do
Our Design Intern partners will shadow Design leadership to gain a stronger understanding of the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery. Interns will learn by doing and in an internship, interns will do just that in temporary positions that introduce a broader range of jobs and settings. They will gain a better understanding of pulling trends, market research, raw materials, how to sketch and create a tech/spec pack and develop strong presentation skills on clear commercial point of views.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with researching and identifying trend directions; creation of digital concept/mood boards, analyze collections, shop stores; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, digital presentation boards for meetings,
Identify key items with a strong brand identity.
Gain an understanding of development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure.
Select original artwork and curate seasonal print stories.
During the 11-week internship, participants will:
Gain an understanding of the vision, mission, and strategic objectives of our business.
Become aware of customer needs and participate in discussions to identify gaps in assortments.
Participate in key milestones and deliverables related to their assigned internship project.
Take initiative, remain bold in their ideas, and actively participate in all discussions.
Conduct internal and external research/benchmarking as appropriate.
Partner with other associates across teams/functions to identify solutions and present recommendations.
Build their network of professionals across the enterprise and receive direct exposure to several leaders.
Receive support and guidance from a host of individuals including mentors and a dedicated Program Manager
Design interns will complete a project presentation to Executive leadership to showcase their learnings and skills in the final weeks of the internship program.
Operations & Results
Partner with technical design to learn and understand proper fit and end use
Work with cad design to assist in development of original prints
Assist with design/develop according to line plans, sales need, and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
Create Illustrator sketches
Review & color 3D bodies; participate in 3D Influencer meetings
Relationships
Daily Communication with internal and external partners, including technical design, product development, merchandising cad design and suppliers
Build collaborative relationships with vendors and cross functional partners
Preferred Skills
Proficient in Adobe AI & PS; Windows PowerPoint
Browzwear Lotta and/or V-Stitcher experience preferred
Experience with Illustrator sketching
Experience creating tech-packs, trend decks & line sheets
Familiar with the Mass Market customer; Plus customer a bonus
Resourceful, able to follow direction, can work autonomously
Team player; strong communication skills; organized
Able to work in fast-paced environment and can change task focus as needed
Office Environment: Corporate, in-person internship
All internships are paid, with housing and relocation benefits provided to eligible participants.
U.S. Hub Locations: NYC
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be enrolled in a Bachelor‡s degree program currently
Expected graduation date between December 2024-August 2025
0-1 years of full-time relevant experience (excludes internship and research-based roles)
IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive 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 at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J .
The annual salary range for this position is $51,480.00-$377,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
– Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
– Stock equity incentives
Minimum Qualifications
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Primary Location
45 W 25th St, New York, NY 10010, United States of America
About Walmart
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability—and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries—all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?