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Corporate Recruiting 702 SW 8th Street Bentonville, AR 72716 Phone 479.273.4000 www.walmart.com Color and Fabric Assistant Description: Assist with the global color and fabric development with a comprehensive, competitive, profitable and strategically sound program. *Assist in continuously improving and leading the overall print, color, and fabric technical process for George apparel. *Assist in overseeing the color and fabric project process across the George brand. Help coordinate and facilitate needs related to resources, team participation and process development. Collaborate in coordinating communication on key objectives directly with overseas fabric team/suppliers to research fabrics for George apparel. Support print and color development and production for category. Attend key meetings and collaborate with international market in sharing color trends. Assist in fabric research and development for seasonal assortments in fashion pyramid for George apparel classification. Help in overseeing the seasonal fabric direction/presentations to share with design and merchants Assist in research development of new concept fabric as needed. Help in maintaining fabric library for easy access and use Aide in creating strategies to consult and advise brand on selection of fabrics to be researched and/or developed for George apparel classification. Collaborate in coordinating communication on key objectives directly with overseas fabric team/suppliers to research fabrics for George apparel classifications Contribute to processes needed to remain inline with the business strategy, (calendar, resources, standards). Review color sales/inventory ratio and monitor brand and category color performance Stay abreast of new technology. Assist in implementing new processes as needed, Virtual imaging, spectrophotometeric profiling, Digi-Eye, Colourmaster. Research and aide in implementing innovations in fabric and color techniques and processes specific to George brand Requirements: Applicant must be able to work with a team. This position requires analytical, interpretive, evaluative and/or constructive thinking for solutions. This Associate must be able to work with little or no supervision making independent decisions using known policies and previous experiences. Additional Preferences: Education minimum: Business School/Vocational Technical At least 1 year of experience Proficiency in Host Screens and Retail Link preferred. Other preferred skills include: DSS, Vendor Room Scheduling, WIRE, Import Experience, Keying P0’s, 10 key, strong typing skills, knowledge of Wal-Mart Applications, Outlook, Traits, Item File, Remedy systems, and merchandising experience. Designer Essential Functions of the Job: Cascade and interpret macro trend translation of apparel by customer segment and brand lifestyle. Provide seasonal creative design development for apparel classifications and brands. Deliver design innovation and unique, differentiated style relevance. Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the Job: Execute seasonal trend interpretation, and specific research and direction for apparel classifications inclusive of industry trade forums. Leads interpretation of apparel research into design direction by brand. Drives style innovation strategies for all classifications and brands within the apparel categories. Conducts competitive analysis. Contributes to identification and development of "must have" fashion basic, emerging fashion, and core essential items for the apparel classifications. Ensures product design is consistent with and maintains the vision integrity of the overall brand(s)

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Corporate Recruiting 702 SW 8th StreetBentonville, AR 72716Phone 479.273.4000www.walmart.com

Color and Fabric Assistant Description: Assist with the global color and fabric development with a comprehensive, competitive, profitable and strategically sound program. *Assist in continuously improving and leading the overall print, color, and fabric technical process for George apparel. *Assist in overseeing the color and fabric project process across the George brand. Help coordinate and facilitate needs related to resources, team participation and process development. Collaborate in coordinating communication on key objectives directly with overseas fabric team/suppliers to research fabrics for George apparel. Support print and color development and production for category. Attend key meetings and collaborate with international market in sharing color trends. Assist in fabric research and development for seasonal assortments in fashion pyramid for George apparel classification. Help in overseeing the seasonal fabric direction/presentations to share with design and merchants Assist in research development of new concept fabric as needed. Help in maintaining fabric library for easy access and use Aide in creating strategies to consult and advise brand on selection of fabrics to be researched and/or developed for George apparel classification. Collaborate in coordinating communication on key objectives directly with overseas fabric team/suppliers to research fabrics for George apparel classifications Contribute to processes needed to remain inline with the business strategy, (calendar, resources, standards). Review color sales/inventory ratio and monitor brand and category color performance Stay abreast of new technology. Assist in implementing new processes as needed, Virtual imaging, spectrophotometeric profiling, Digi-Eye, Colourmaster. Research and aide in implementing innovations in fabric and color techniques and processes specific to George brandRequirements: Applicant must be able to work with a team. This position requires analytical, interpretive, evaluative and/or constructive thinking for solutions. This Associate must be able to work with little or no supervision making independent decisions

using known policies and previous experiences.Additional Preferences: Education minimum: Business School/Vocational Technical At least 1 year of experience Proficiency in Host Screens and Retail Link preferred. Other preferred skills include: DSS, Vendor Room Scheduling, WIRE, Import Experience, Keying

P0’s, 10 key, strong typing skills, knowledge of Wal-Mart Applications, Outlook, Traits, Item File,Remedy systems, and merchandising experience.

DesignerEssential Functions of the Job: Cascade and interpret macro trend translation of apparel by customer segment and brand

lifestyle. Provide seasonal creative design development for apparel classifications and brands. Deliver design innovation and unique, differentiated style relevance. Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the Job: Execute seasonal trend interpretation, and specific research and direction for apparel

classifications inclusive of industry trade forums. Leads interpretation of apparel research into design direction by brand. Drives style innovation strategies for all classifications and brands within the apparel categories. Conducts competitive analysis. Contributes to identification and development of "must have" fashion basic, emerging fashion,

and core essential items for the apparel classifications. Ensures product design is consistent with and maintains the vision integrity of the overall brand(s)

and specifically, the apparel product strategy. Sketch silhouette direction. Select fabric and trims. Participate in the final fit of garments. Provides creative direction and guidance, inclusive of art and production execution of the product

samples. Collaborates with assortment development, creative and production art, technical and quality, and

merchandising throughout the development season. Ensures product design is consistent with and maintains the vision integrity of the overall brand(s)

and specifically, the apparel product strategy. Sketch silhouette direction. Select fabric and trims. Participate in the final fit of garments. Provides creative direction and guidance, inclusive of art and production execution of the product

samples. Collaborates with assortment development, creative and production art, technical and quality, and

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merchandising throughout the development season.Knowledge/Skills/Attributes/Other Requirements: Minimum 3+ years relevant experience. Solid organizational skills. Solid communication skills. Ability to inspire and engage; create a visually compelling picture. Ability to work within a team environment. Resourceful; ability to do "more with less" Creative problem solving skills. Ability to logically articulate and drive ideas. Strong fashion leadership skills and proven ability to inspire alignment behind a product vision. Self-starter with personal discipline and initiative. Design flexibility as product strategy evolves. Trend summation and prioritization capability Creative problem solving skills. Ability to logically articulate and drive ideas. Strong fashion leadership skills and proven ability to inspire alignment behind a product vision. Self-starter with personal discipline and initiative. Design flexibility as product strategy evolves. Trend summation and prioritization capability.SR. TECHNICAL Primary Purpose of Org. Unit: Lead Technical garment design process from Designer fashion concept to development samples to meet defined cost, brand statement and technical strategy. Essential Functions of the Job: Oversee Technical Design from style inception/concept to style specification development. Interpret fashion illustration concepts into technical flat construction drawings for product

specification/costing packets for direct sourcing Oversee development of costing packets and provide support for final product placement,

including fit, trim and construction Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the Job: Contribute technical expertise during the development process up to manufacturing readiness. Lead Technical team in execution of George development samples that meet defined cost limits, for scheduled reviews with merchants. Recommend process changes to maintain competitive advantage in technical development process Partner with Designers, merchants to maintain process expectations, changes I merchandising direction and expected level of service. Deliver defined process and calendar deadlines during season development and direct the development and maintenance of technical consistency of the George brand attributes Competitive shop with George teams to stay current on construction techniques and expression of fit Develop current and applicable production standards for construction, stitches, seams and accessories for maximum quality. Ensure standards of quality and safety is achieved. Serve has technical advisor to buyers, brand teams and suppliers during technical product development, approval process, production and fit/construction issues as needed. Incorporate all changes from meetings into adopted style Participate in all seasonal overview and supplier development meetings Travel internationally on development trips and to retail markets for collaboration and development of global technical standards.Knowledge/Skills/Attributes/Other requirements Min. 5 - 7 years relevant experienceSolid organizational skills Solid communication skills Ability to inspire and engage; create a visually compelling picture Ability to work within a team environment Resourceful; ability to do “more with less”Creative problem solving skills Ability to logically articulate and drive ideas Strong fashion leadership skills and proven ability to inspire alignment behind a product vision Self starter with personal discipline and initiativeDesign flexibility as product strategy evolves Trend summation and prioritization capabilitySR. TECHNICAL DESIGNER Job Description Essential Functions of the Job: • Oversee Technical Design from style inception/concept to style specification development. • Interpret fashion illustration concepts into technical flat construction drawings for product specification/costing packets for direct sourcing • Oversee development of costing packets and provide support for final product placement, including fit, trim and construction Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the Job: • Contribute technical expertise during the development process up to manufacturing readiness. • Lead Technical team in execution of George development samples that meet defined cost limits, for scheduled reviews with merchants. • Recommend process changes to maintain competitive advantage in technical development process • Partner with Designers, merchants to maintain process expectations, changes I merchandising

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direction and expected level of service. • Deliver defined process and calendar deadlines during season development and direct the development and maintenance of technical consistency of the George brand attributes • Competitive shop with George teams to stay current on construction techniques and expression of fit • Develop current and applicable production standards for construction, stitches, seams and accessories for maximum quality. Ensure standards of quality and safety is achieved. • Serve has technical advisor to buyers, brand teams and suppliers during technical product development, approval process, production and fit/construction issues as needed. • Incorporate all changes from meetings into adopted style • Participate in all seasonal overview and supplier development meetings • Travel internationally on development trips and to retail markets for collaboration and development of global technical standards. Knowledge/Skills/Attributes/Other requirements • Min. 5 - 7 years relevant experience • Solid organizational skills • Solid communication skills • Ability to inspire and engage; create a visually compelling picture • Ability to work within a team environment • Resourceful; ability to do “more with less” • Creative problem solving skills • Ability to logically articulate and drive ideas • Strong fashion leadership skills and proven ability to inspire alignment behind a product vision • Self starter with personal discipline and initiative • Design flexibility as product strategy evolves • Trend summation and prioritization capabilitySenior Art Manager – George Essential Functions of the Job: Direct the development of art consistent with the corporate macro-trend direction as appropriate by brand and gender for garment design. Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the Job: • Direct the development and application of seasonal trend interpretation in order to develop category specific appropriate art for garment design. • Conducts research related to artistic, design and market trends with respect to the George category of responsibility. • Own the development and presentation of design concept to production ready art. • Oversees the compilation of technical garment sketches, art specification sheets, and line sheets. • Oversees the archiving of all digital as well as hard copy print and pattern design work. • Drives the creative participation in International development trips in order to meet with Procurement teams, mills, and suppliers to communicate art details related to the execution of George product specification packages. • Prepare and execute art direction presentations at milestone meetings to Merchandising to clearly communicate application to classification of business. • Fosters and maintains a creative team environment where artistic vision and expertise, research, trends, and innovations are shared throughout the team. • Provides clear and accurate written and verbal direction to artist to ensure consistency of art development with overall George brand strategy and positioning. • Responsible for the selection, management, and development of creative artists and the oversight of management and development of production artists. • Collaborate with design, assortment development, and procurement throughout the development season. • Research competitive marketplace.

Knowledge/skills/attributes/other requirements: • Graphic Textile or Art degree • 5+ years relevant experience including supervisory responsibility • Proficiency in various textile and design software applications • Proven track record of leading teams • Solid organizational and communications skills • Successful track record of achievement in managing multiple projects concurrently • Ability to work within a team environment • Resourceful; ability to do “more with less” • Creative problem solving skills • Ability to logically articulate and drive agenda • Strong color and design sense and proven ability to lead execution of a product vision • Ability to multi-task and readily shift priorities • Self starter with personal discipline and initiative • Demonstrated understanding of the consumer market and competitive landscapeSenior Design Manager - George - Ladies- New York Essential Functions of the Job • Cascade and interpret macro trend translation of apparel by customer segment and brand lifestyle • Provide seasonal creative design development for George apparel classification • Deliver design innovation and unique, differentiated style relevance

Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the Job • Execute seasonal trend interpretation, research and direction for apparel classifications inclusive of industry trade forums into the creation of all George apparel • Leads interpretation of apparel research into design direction by brand

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• Drives style innovation strategies for all classifications within the category • Conducts competitive analysis, perform benchmarking analysis of key competitors within the industry in order to inform the future strategy for development • Responsible for identification and development of fashion basic, emerging fashion and core essential items for George apparel classifications • Responsible for ensuring product design is consistent with and maintains the vision integrity of the overall brand • Provides and oversees creative direction and guidance, inclusive of art and production execution of the product samples • Oversees collaboration of assortment development, creative and production art, technical and quality and merchandising throughout the development • Sketch silhouette direction. • Select fabric and trims • Participate in the final fit of garments Requirements• Min. 3 years relevant experience • Solid organizational skills • Solid communication skills • Ability to inspire and engage; create a visually compelling picture • Ability to work within a team environment • Resourceful; ability to do “more with less” • Creative problem solving skills • Ability to logically articulate and drive ideas • Strong fashion leadership skills and proven ability to inspire alignment behind a product vision • Self starter with personal discipline and initiative • Design flexibility as product strategy evolves • Trend summation and prioritization capabilityTech Designer – Woven/Bottoms PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Know and deliver Technical style relevance from concept to development. Partner with Design, in early concept/design stage in creation of technical construction components, sketch, silhouette integrity of shape and design as developed by Design teams. SPECIFIC DUITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB Participate in the conceptual design process that encompass style, color and fabric for White Stag brand to ensure customer focused offerings that meet fashion and quality requirements consistent with brand profile Create initial hand sketches during concept phase for design concept verification Make recommendations for revisions and execute necessary follow up on prototype sketch revisions Utilize computer design and illustration skills to create and maintain accuracy of technical sketches throughout the season, including any detail sketches as needed Must understand component capability of trims, fabric properties and manufacturing competence in style blueprint, identifying potential production, quality and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand/product integrity Ensure fit consistency within product categories Assist in the timely approval of all strike-offs, trim cards and confirmation samples review the final assortment for fit, construction, fabrication, coloration with team Understand White Stag product coming out of development Provide technical production advice on product prior to placement, particularly related to construction, performance and safety Attends fit sessions (live model body form), to assess conformance to style objectives, (fit, proportion, execution of styling), and help solve all problems that may occur during proto sample stage Responsible for final approval of sample fit to ensure ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB Collaborate with design on creation of style to establish an initial technical sketch, fit profile, determine major construction features, trims affinity and details, achieving technically correct design interpretation and fit profile for assigned customer segment and trend direction style integrity is maintained and consistent among all offerings. Accountable/responsible for issues that arise. Resolves problems, understands the issues, and uses experience and knowledge to generate solutions and/or alternatives to insure consistency and customer satisfaction. Recommends updates to fit guidelines, blocks, corporate body charts and grade rules. Determine what is possible in production and effectively communicate to team. Identify production alternatives to meet overall production objectives.REQUIREMENTS OR QUALIFICATIONS: 3+ years relevant experience Solid organizational and communication skills Ability to work within a team environment Ability to articulate and drive agenda Strong fashion sense Self starter with strong personal discipline and initiative Travel 55% of the timeSr. Textile CAD Designer SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB Responsible for research and interpretation of textile and graphic concepts for White Stag classifications Develop and apply seasonal trend interpretation for development of White Stag category appropriate art for garment design Utilizes computer skills to create original textile, graphic, and embroidery designs exclusive to the company for assigned classifications of business Collaborates in the development and presentation of design concept to production ready art Collaborates with design, assortment development, and procurement throughout the development season Coordinate the execution of technical garment sketches, art specification sheets, and line sheets Archive all digital as well as hard copy print and pattern design work Serve as the liaison to external suppliers to communicate specifics with regard to art direction Participate in International development trips in order to meet with Procurement teams, mills, and suppliers to communicate art details related to the execution of product specification packages

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Prepare and execute art direction presentations at milestone meetings to Merchandising to clearly communicate application to classification ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB Utilize corporate macro-trend direction to develop art concept icons as appropriate for White Stag brand by classification and for garment designREQUIREMENTS OR QUALIFICATIONS Graphic Textile or Art degree 3-5 years relevant experience including prior supervisory responsibility Must be proficient in various textile and design software applications Proven track record of leading teams Solid organizational and communication skills Ability to work within a team environment Resourceful; ability to do “more with less” Creative problem solving skills Ability to logically articulate and drive agenda Strong color and design sense and proven ability to lead execution of a product vision Ability to multi-task and readily shift priorities Self starter with personal discipline and initiative Demonstrated understanding of the consumer market and competitive landscape Travel 50% of the timeSenior Creative Manager (NYC)Primary Purpose of Org. Unit • Trend research, creative development, design direction Primary Purpose of Position • Interpret and drive the apparel creative vision and strategy for the apparel product classifications. Direct design development of the product line assortment for all categories/brands within the gender. Oversee color/fabric/print development, and concept execution of silhouette, graphic, and production art Essential Functions of the Job •Adoption of macro trends as interpreted to overall, lead translation as appropriate to apparel categories by customer segment and brand lifestyle •Lead seasonal creative design development for all classifications and brands within classification •Drive design innovation and style relevance Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the Job •Own seasonal trend interpretation, and specific research and direction for classifications •Lead interpretation of research into design direction by brand •Prepare and deliver presentations comprised of silhouette, fabric and color/trend direction seasonally to merchandising, product assortment development, and sourcing teams. •Drive style innovation strategies for all classifications and brands within apparel •Conduct competitive analysis •Drive identification and development of ‘must have” fashion basic, emerging fashion, and core essential items for the classifications •Ensure product design is consistent with and maintains the vision integrity of the overall brand(s) and specifically, category product strategy •Oversee creative and production art execution of the product samples •Responsible for selection, management, and development of designers volume/resource needs of classification dictate •Provide creative direction, training, guidance, and motivation in concert with needs of team •Collaborate with assortment development, technical and quality, and merchandising throughout the development season Knowledge/Skills/Attributes/Other requirements • 7+ years relevant experience • Proven track record of leading teams • Solid organizational and communication skills • Ability to inspire and engage; create a visually compelling picture • Ability to work within a team environment • Resourceful; ability to do ‘more with less” • Creative problem solving skills • Ability to logically articulate and drive agenda • Strong fashion sense and proven ability to lead execution of a product vision • Self starter with personal discipline and initiativeSr. Brand and Operations Director Job Description Primary Purpose of Position • Interact with Global George and George NY teams to ensure that all Calendar milestones and commitments are executed and to standard • Interact with George buyers and merchandising to ensure all requirements are delivered • Clear definition of deliverables from Global George and NY – designs and trend information for each launch • Define standard for execution and ensure consistency between Global George and George NY • Serve as the final arbiter for the calendar and alert any late delivery and actions to mitigate for Global George and George NY Essential Functions of the Job • Set critical path calendar and deliverables for Global George and George NY for each phase and season from strategy through to delivery • Ensure Global George deliverables are met on time and to standard working with Global George Communication Manager • Ensure George NY deliverables are met on time and to standard working with the George Design Director and George Technical Director • Work with buyers to ensure all critical deadlines are met from design pack handover to delivery Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the Job • Serve as the final arbiter for the calendar and actions needed to ensure full delivery

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• Ensure Global George are fully aware of all requirements for the U.S. and responsible for day to day communication • Drive identification and development of; core essentials, fashion essentials, fashion items within George • Work with the buyers covering the COE’s from the previous season and commercial performance to drive out the requirements for the phase • Provide strategic guidance to design priorities for Global George and George NY based on commercial performance • Define requirements for George U.S. assortment and who to best deliver – Global George and George NY. Working with both teams and planning to ensure best execution and commercial performance to plan • Define and review standards for trends, key items, fabrics, design packs for each deliverable for Global George and George NY Knowledge/Skills/Attributes/Other requirements • 10-15 years relevant experience • Proven track record of leading teams • Solid organizational and communication skills • Ability to work within a team environment • Strong communication skills and ability to clearly identify issues and actions • Ability to articulate and drive agenda • Relentless sense of urgency with the capacity to produce results on time • Creative problem solving skills • Self starter with strong personal discipline and initiative