Senior Manager, Creative - Associate Creative Director

Position Summary...What you'll do...This role is based in Bentonville, AR and will require relocation. Remote/Hybrid is not an option.** Qualified candidates should provide a URL/passcode for their online portfolio or include as an attachment when applying**Do you love to get inspired by great visual storytelling?Do you dream in pixels and Pantone colors?Do you wish you could cure the world of bad typography?Do you find creative ways to leverage AI in your workflow?At Walmart, we love helping the world save money and live better. We are focused on finding a talented and enthusiastic, editorial, narrative-driven visual creative storyteller to join our in-house creative team known as DSBE (Digital Strategy and Brand Engagement).DSBE is part of a World-Class Fortune 1 Global Comms team responsible for retail brand communications on a global scale that resonates with media, investors, thought leaders, and most of all, our associates.How do we do it?With talented people that are committed to continuously enhancing Walmart’s brand appeal, making it synonymous with value, innovation and opportunity globally. We are a talented team of collaborating storytellers contributing and crafting brand narratives and custom content across a variety of channels and media. We are the dedicated brand guardians of Walmart.Would you love to help us?We love you if you can…Develop visual creative communication strategies that bring our narratives to life and help us position Walmart as a brand that brings people and communities together to drive positive change.Ensure brand consistency and support across ALL creative aspects in assigned communication initiatives, making sure the work aligns to brand guidelines and communication narratives, reflects customer diversity, incorporates current design trends, and is mindful of our global competition.Work alongside junior creatives with a hands-on, brand-first approach to visual design and storytelling, helping drive creative solutions from ideation thru final production, ensuring consistency and authenticity in all communications efforts, pushing typography and layouts, while expressing creative rationale confidently.Apply knowledge of creative industry trends and consistently introduce innovative ideas and new approaches to enhance art/design, typography, photography, digital experiences, media, and production that will help the team to develop beautifully designed creative that communicates clearly and has an impact on its intended audience.Evaluate creative briefs for clarity and alignment from project kick-off through final publication/production.Plan, prioritize and take ownership of a high volume of work from start to finish each in various stages of development. Consistently hit deadlines and proactively communicate project status to partners and leaders.Bring positive energy and enthusiasm to both your craft and cross-functional collaborations by actively participating in meetings, brainstorms, events and celebrations.Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD) for both digital and print based media. Bonus points if you have experience in illustration, photography, motion graphics, animation, video production and/or copywriting.You will win us over if:You have a passion for visual storytelling, strong creative, and an editorial/narrative mindset.You are a dedicated to impeccable creative execution with an eagle-eye attention to detail.You can distinguish between creative ideas and tactical execution, excelling at both aspects.You pursue perfection in concepting, designing, developing, presenting and positioning the team to be world class storytellers.You can manage and prioritize a diverse range of tasks without compromising the overall creative quality and staying on brand.You can convey art direction effectively in all mediums, from social posts to short-form videos to printed content.You demonstrate expertise and interest in communication and social media platforms, understanding their abilities and limitations.You are flexible in working autonomously and collaboratively within a team when developing concepts.You exhibit responsibility, accountability, and a consistently positive attitude as a leader.You are a student of trends in social, culture and technology, and possess a thorough understanding and passion for the digital and creative world, finding inventive ways to leverage best practices, media, and visual storytelling across traditional and emerging social platforms.You are a candidate with 3-5 years of relative creative experience fluent in design, art direction, and building production files for digital and print.What Walmart can offer you:An inclusive, challenging, and creatively charged Fortune 1 work environment.Beyond competitive pay with performance-based incentive awards.401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, access to a state-of-the-art fitness facility, and much, much more.Bring your creativity, energy, and ideas to our team – Apply Today!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.

‎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.‎The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00

‎Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

‎Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

‎‎- Stock

‎‎Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Design, Marketing, Creative Writing, Advertising, Fine Arts, or related field and 3 years' experience in editorial content management or related field OR 5 years' experience in editorial content management or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.Digital Content Management, Editorial, Retail Management, Supervising Associates, WE-Working for or withCreative Agencies

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America