Director, Creative- Site Brand Design

Walmart; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Director of Site Brand Design to lead a talented team in creating impactful brand strategies across multiple channels. This role involves overseeing design projects from inception to execution while ensuring alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in brand design and project management, along with a strong portfolio that showcases their creative solutions. Join a dynamic environment that values collaboration and creativity, making a significant impact on how the brand resonates with consumers. If you are passionate about design and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Incentive awards

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid parental leave

PTO

Health plans

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in brand design with proven leadership.
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing design solutions across channels.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the creative vision for site brand design.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of designers.

Skills

Brand Design

Leadership

Project Management

Creative Strategy

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design

Related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Microsoft Office

Google Slides

Cinema 4D

After Effects

Job description

Position Summary: The Director, Site Brand Design, will support the Walmart Creative Studio in concept through execution for site merchandising, marketing, and brand campaigns that translate across multiple channels including site, email, paid social, and display ads. Our ideal candidate is a problem solver, conceptual thinker, and able to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. They should be organized, detail-oriented, and exhibit outstanding design judgment.

In this role, the Creative Director will oversee Associate Creative Directors, Senior Design Leads, Senior Designers, and Designers—validating and directing their day-to-day work while working alongside the Senior Director, Brand Design to create connections between big picture strategy and daily execution. The Creative Director will evaluate work across all business segments in Walmart’s digital ecosystem and improve team efficiency through new collaboration tools and refining creative processes.

What you'll do

1. Strategic Leadership: Define and drive the creative vision for site brand design, aligning with overall brand strategy and business objectives.
2. Team management: Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and support to foster creative excellence. Conduct semi-annual or annual performance evaluations to enhance creative output and consider skillsets such as benchmarking, presentation design, creative/strategic alignment, workshopping, public speaking, and critical thinking. Identify new, competitive talent to add to the team.
3. Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership, site merchandising, marketing, production, and other stakeholders to implement design systems that achieve broader business goals. Manage team and projects to ensure work is on-brief and polished, mitigating feedback, and keeping workstreams on track. Partner with Creative Account Management and Operations (CAMO) and Production to manage timelines and execute breakthrough creative on schedule and within budget.
4. Site Brand Cohesion: Ensure a unified and consistent site brand experience across all categories and touchpoints.
5. Project Oversight: Manage high-profile design projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.
6. Trend Awareness: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging design technologies, including artificial intelligence, and incorporate relevant trends into brand design strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in graphic design, brand strategy, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in brand design, with proven leadership and successful project management at a high level.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing design systems for large-scale enterprises.
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing design solutions across channels, including understanding of responsive/adaptive design.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools and software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Slides, and Figma. Bonus if experienced with Cinema 4D, After Effects, and other 3D modeling and motion design software.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a creative team.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-stakes environments leading brand design work in-house or at an agency.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Figma
• Understanding of print processes and mechanicals
• Retail background

Reporting

• Reports to: Senior Director, Brand Design
• Manages: Associate Creative Directors, Senior Designers, and Designers

About us

Walmart Creative Studio (WCS) is the in-house creative agency for Walmart, developing distinctive omnichannel brand design systems that meet customer needs and drive business objectives. We focus on making Walmart relevant in culture through creativity and design, emphasizing the customer experience across all channels.

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a global leader.
• A dynamic, collaborative environment with a mission to make Walmart relevant to every American consumer through world-class creativity and execution.

About Walmart Marketing

Named Ad Age's Marketer of the Year in 2022, Walmart Marketing is a globally recognized team dedicated to impactful creative and innovation grounded in customer insights and brand strategy. Our campaigns reach millions daily across digital and physical spaces, aiming to help people save money and live better.

Benefits & Perks

Includes incentive awards, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, PTO, health plans, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart is committed to diversity and inclusion, believing we are best equipped to serve our community when we embrace all backgrounds and perspectives.