In this role, the ACD (Design & Art Direction) will partner with an ACD (Copy) and work alongside the Creative Director to connect the overarching marketing strategy and executional 360 full funnel campaign. This role works collaboratively with other team leads (within creative & cross-functionally) and focuses primarily on Health & Wellbeing, Mobile App, Service (Express Delivery & Subscriptions), and Grocery campaigns.
You will also help lead external agency partners using a blend of strong leadership and hands-on creative expertise.What you'll do...CollaborationIdeate, create, and execute campaign creative across all channels (owned & paid).Work cross-functionally with marketing, operations, integrated strategy teams, and external agencies to ensure creative cohesion at every touchpoint.Build trust and effective relationships with key partners in a large, highly matrixed organization.Develop creative leadership and marketing pitch decks to gain alignment and set the team up for success.Manage projects and support the growth and development of mid- and junior-level creatives.Demonstrate self-direction and critical thinking.Continuously seek ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness.Ensure projects are on-brief and on-brand, mitigating feedback and keeping workstreams on track.Trend AnalysisStay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, culture, and consumer behaviors to inform creative decisions and maintain the brand’s competitive edge.Quality AssuranceMaintain high standards of quality and craft throughout the conceptual and execution process.Attend and oversee production shoots as needed.Design assets and brand campaigns as needed.Project OversightManage team and high-profile projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, or a related field.10+ years of professional advertising agency Art Direction experience, including at least 2 years in a management role.Exceptional portfolio showcasing big campaign ideas across full-funnel TV/Video, social, digital, experiential, and print.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Slides, Slack, and Figma.Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.Ability to inspire and motivate external agency partners and collaborate across Walmart Creative Studio.Clear articulation of vision and contextual feedback.Highly organized with diligent follow-through.Excellent written, communication, and presentation skills.ReportingReports to: Creative Director, Brand CampaignsWhy Join UsCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.Opportunities for professional growth and development within a global industry leader.A dynamic and collaborative work environment with a thrilling mission: make Walmart relevant to every American through world-class creativity and execution.If you are a dreamer of big ideas, compelling stories, and strategically sound craft—with a track record of delivering exceptional results—we want to hear from you.About Walmart Creative
Walmart Creative Studio (WCS) is the in-house creative agency for Walmart. Our team develops breakthrough and distinctive omnichannel brand design systems that meet customer needs and drive business objectives while keeping our Fortune #1 brand relevant in culture. We use creativity and design to make Walmart an obvious choice for all.
We are positioned as an internal creative agency hyper-focused on the customer experience across all channels, categories, campaigns, and touchpoints. We are ruthlessly focused on our customers, insight-driven creative strategies, and integrated solutions that build the brand and grow the business.
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 $108,000.00-$216,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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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.
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