(USA) Senior Manager, Creative- Associate Creative Director (Fashion)

Walmart; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart is seeking an Associate Creative Director to lead creative initiatives in the fashion sector. This role involves developing innovative concepts, managing a creative team, and ensuring brand consistency across campaigns. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in the fashion retail industry and excel at visual storytelling and team development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Associate Creative Director or similar role in the fashion retail industry.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a creative role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating 360-degree creative projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of seasonal fashion campaigns.
• Mentor and grow the creative team.
• Maintain brand consistency across all creative materials.

Skills

Leadership

Visual Storytelling

Creative Concept Development

Market Awareness

Team Development

Client Relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Slides

PowerPoint

Figma

Microsoft Office 365

Slack

Job description

Position Summary

As the Associate Creative Director reporting to the Creative Director, Fashion, you will lead the creative ideation and execution of seasonal fashion initiatives and campaigns. Your role involves developing innovative, insight-driven concepts, setting standards for modern and compelling fashion campaigns, and overseeing graphic design application in post-production. The ideal candidate combines leadership skills with hands-on creative expertise, with experience in both in-house and agency environments, and a talent for visual storytelling, organization, agility, and accuracy.

What you'll do

• Best-in-Class Work: Develop strategic ideas that enhance KPIs around brand awareness, engagement, and loyalty, responding to creative briefs with critical thinking.
• Campaign Leadership: Lead the design and execution of seasonal fashion campaigns, managing a team responsible for creating modern visual worlds, scripting, and collaborating with production teams for casting, shoots, and post-production to ensure high-quality asset delivery.
• Market Awareness: Stay updated on industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscapes to inform creative strategies.
• Brand Consistency: Maintain brand consistency across all creative materials throughout the consumer funnel.
• Team Development: Mentor and grow the creative team, fostering an environment of optimism and excellence.
• Client Relations: Build and sustain relationships with internal teams like marketing, fashion, and editorial to support business growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Associate Creative Director or similar role in the fashion retail industry.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of 360-degree creative projects at various levels.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Deep understanding of fashion trends and consumer behavior.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Google Slides, PowerPoint, Figma, Microsoft Office 365, and Slack.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a creative role, with a preference for both agency and in-house experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Marketing, or a related field.

Reporting

• Reports to: Director, Creative (Fashion)
• Manages: Senior Art Directors, Art Directors, Senior Designers, and Designers

About Walmart Creative

Walmart Creative Studio (WCS) is Walmart's in-house creative agency, focused on innovative design systems and creative strategies that drive business objectives and keep our brand in the cultural forefront. We prioritize human truths, insight-driven creative solutions, and an integrated approach to building the brand and growing the business.

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