Senior Manager, Creative - Senior Art Director (Fashion Photography)
Position Summary...
Walmart Creative Studio (WCS) is the in-house creative agency for Walmart. Ourteam develops breakthrough and distinctive design systems and creative
conversations that drive business objectives and keep our Fortune #1 brand in the
culture. We use creativity and design to win hearts, minds, and wallets.
We are uniquely positioned as the internal creative agency of record to be hyper-
focused on the customer experience across all channels, categories, and
campaigns. We are ruthlessly focused on human truths, insight-driven creative
strategies and integrated creative solutions that build the brand and grow the
business not just with ads but through brand acts and experiences.
We value talent, belonging, innovation, curiosity, collaboration, culture, insights,
and results, and we are committed to helping people all people live better.
What you'll do...
As a Senior Art Director reporting to the Associate Creative Director, you will play a key role in supporting the ideation and execution of our Fashion Tier 3 and site PDP photography with a focus on product.
This role requires a mix of creative and production expertise with a hands-on skillset. You must have strong organizational abilities, the ability to problem solve on set, and a keen eye for detail. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who has a strong visual taste and desire to uplevel the work for PDP, so that it is aspirational, elevated and modern. Key Responsibilities:
This role requires a mix of creative and production expertise with a hands-on skillset. You must have strong organizational abilities, the ability to problem solve on set, and a keen eye for detail. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who has a strong visual taste and desire to uplevel the work for PDP, so that it is aspirational, elevated and modern. Key Responsibilities:
- Support Best-in-Class Work: Contribute to evolving how we approach PDP and Tier 3 work so that we have a solid foundation to elevate our assets. Stay abreast of industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscapes to inform creative decisions.
Collaborate with the team to create cohesive, on-brand visual concepts, and extensive knowledge in the industry so that we can bring in the right partners (e.g., photographers, stylists, glam, etc).
Support the ideation, design, and execution of our shoots and have a solid understanding of the pre and post production needs, such as:
Knowing how to operate and own casting decisions, shot lists, collaborating with stylists on photography styles, setting up a defined look per shoot that is on-brand, and other production elements.
Participate in shoots, own post-production processes (e.g., making selects, retouching notes), and help ensure the final delivery of cohesive asset suites.
Familiarity with Capture One and Creative Force is a plus. - Maintain Brand Consistency:
Support brand cohesion across all creative assets and materials at every level of the consumer journey. - Client Satisfaction:
Build relationships withpartners, such as marketing, fashion office, and editorial, to support business growth and continuity.
- Proven experience as an art director or similar role in the fashion retail industry
- Strong portfolio showcasing a range of multi-channel creative projects
- Exceptional eye for detail and understanding of what makes a product sell
- Strong collaboration and time management skills
- In-depth understanding of fashion trends and consumer behavior
- Proficiency in creative tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Google Slides, Figma, Office 365, and Slack
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in a creative role
- Bachelors degree in Photography, Design or extensive career experience in Photography and/or Design.
- Reports to Associate Creative Director, Fashion
- We have a thrilling job to be done: make Walmart fashion relevant to every American consumer. Well get there via innovative ideas and exceptional execution. The road ahead of us is wide open and ripe for creative disruption.
- If you are a creative with a passion for fashion and a track record of delivering exceptional results, we invite you to apply and be part of our journey to redefine the fashion retail landscape.
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.
Digital Content Management, Editorial, Retail Management, Supervising Associates, WE-Working for or withCreative Agencies
