Description
We’re seeking an Associate Creative Director to help shape the future of the Walmart brand experience team. This role is equal parts creative leader, strategic thinker, trusted mentor, and brand evangelist-someone who inspires exceptional work, develops those around them, and champions the Walmart brand across every customer touchpoint. Partnering closely with the Director of Brand Experience, you’ll lead multidisciplinary creative across seasonal initiatives, retail environments, experiential design, and brand innovation. The ideal candidate combines exceptional craft, systems thinking, and collaborative leadership to elevate creative, influence teams, navigate ambiguity, and bring bold ideas to life with thoughtful execution. About the team: The Brand Experience Team is part of Walmart Creative Studio, the in-house creative agency for on of the world’s largest retailers. Our mission is to bring the Walmart brand to life across every customer touchpoint: from seasonal campaigns and in-store storytelling to immersive shopping experiences, branded environments, and emerging customer experiences. We create the systems, moments, and experiences that make Walmart feel unmistakably Walmart. Our work spans physical and digital channels, partnering across Marketing, Store Design, Brand, Production, and agency partners to translate strategy into thoughtful, scalable creative solutions. We believe great design is equal parts craft, curiosity, collaboration, and customer obsession.
What you’ll do…
- Partner with the Director of Brand Experience to shape Walmart’s creative vision across stores, digital, and emerging customer touchpoints.
- Lead multidisciplinary creative from concept through execution, translating brand strategy into scalable customer experiences.
- Inspire exceptional work through creative direction, mentorship, and collaboration while building strong cross-functional partnerships.
- Champion design excellence, elevate creative quality, and guide teams through ambiguity with clarity and optimism.
- Identify opportunities to innovate, improve processes, and strengthen the Walmart brand by embracing emerging trends, evolving creative systems, and delivering thoughtful, customer-centered solutions that balance strategic vision with operational excellence.
What you’ll bring..
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years leading brand, retail, advertising, experiential, or integrated design
- Proven leadership experience managing creative teams and delivering multiple projects successfully.
- Exceptional portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking and design systems..
- Ability to interpret and apply creative briefs aligned with marketing and customer experience goals.
- Skilled in collaboration with internal teams and external agencies to ensure campaign alignment.
- Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to enhance performance and skills.
- Adaptability to evolving business needs and commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
- Strong communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
- Expertise in branding, typography, illustration, visual systems, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma.
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 . 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 . San Bruno, California US-08848: The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 – $234,000.00 Los Angeles, California US-10988: 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 : – Stock
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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.
Digital Content Management, Editorial, Retail Management, Supervising Associates, WE-Working for or withCreative Agencies
Primary Location…
850 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Walmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Benefits you’ll enjoy
Discount Card
Get 10% off
Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.
Live Better U
100% covered
Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.
Walmart Academy
Grow your skills
Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.
Financial perks
Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.
Paid time off
Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more
Comprehensive health benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family
Wellbeing programs
Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges
Career growth opportunities
Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.
Life at Walmart
Imagine a workplace surrounded by innovation. At Walmart’s new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we’re redefining what it means to work at a global leader.
Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech-enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.
With amenities like on-site childcare at our Little Squiggles Children’s Enrichment Center, the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness Center, and a vibrant food hall featuring local and international favorites, we’re creating a space where work-life balance isn’t just a goal-it’s a reality. Beyond the campus, Bentonville offers a dynamic lifestyle with world-class dining, art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, and countless outdoor activities.
Whether you’re exploring High South cuisine, enjoying live performances at our new amphitheater, or cycling the Razorback Greenway, you’ll experience the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.
Join us at Walmart and grow your career alongside a community that feels like home.
This isn’t just a workplace-it’s a destination for leaders eager to make a difference.