Senior Manager, Communications - Content Experience & Creative - Art Director of Interactive & Experiential Design

Position Summary...

Walmart Global Communications is seeking a future-forward, strategic creative who thrives on crafting elevated brand moments-whether online, onsite or on-stage.

As Art Director of Experiential & Interactive Design, you're a visionary art director with extensive experience in concept design, experiential storytelling and interactive design. You ideate and deliver best-in-class creative projects that span a portfolio of platforms-web, environmental, graphic, and event design-always pushing the creative envelope while maintaining alignment with brand strategy.

With strong fluency in generative AI tools, personalization-at-scale and emerging creative technologies, you will be key to driving dynamic, platform-first storytelling at scale at Fortune 1. You're as comfortable crafting in real time as you are establishing a strategic long-term visual direction. You work well under pressure, know how to inspire others and can bring ideas to life with efficiency and polish. Your ability to connect the dots between business goals, user needs, and cultural zeitgeist is unmatched-and if you happen to have illustration skills, that's a bonus. Above all, you're someone who knows how to harness the power of design to craft experiences that are memorable, relevant, and unforgettable.

What you'll do...

Creative Vision & Cross-Channel Execution

• Lead the conceptualization and execution of compelling, culturally relevant design across digital, physical, event-based and environmental experiences.
• Translate complex creative briefs and bring creative vision to develop innovative and visually magnetic creative solutions for a broad spectrum of platforms, channels and content formats across the Walmart owned ecosystem.
• A natural ideator, known for bringing fresh, unexpected thinking to the table and seamlessly connecting business needs, user goals and cultural zeitgeists.
• Champion experimentation and innovation across creative solutions, to elevate content fidelity and experiences.

Multidisciplinary Art Direction

• Guide ideation, prototyping and execution with a portfolio showcasing award-worthy interactive and environmental design.
• Drive creative innovation by inspiring and leading brainstorms that integrate artistic vision with measurable business and reputational impact, resulting in breakthrough creative solutions that resonate with audiences and align with the brand.
• Articulate creative ideas clearly and persuasively to both internal teams and cross-functional stakeholders

Execution and Quality Control

• Excel under pressure and maintaining high visual standards throughout every phase of design and the creative process, while consistently delivering on-brand, on-brief, and on-time results-whether leading others or executing personally-without missing a beat.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously, expertly pivoting between shifting priorities to deliver high-quality results that meet or exceed expectations, while maintaining brand fidelity and adhering to strict standards and timelines.

Embrace AI-Driven Transformation

As a leader in Global Communications, it's imperative to champion the thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence into the way we work - helping our team evolve, adapt and lead in an increasingly AI-enabled communications environment. This includes:

• Driving Innovation: Staying informed on AI trends and emerging technologies relevant to corporate communications, media relations, content creation and reputation management.
• Strategic Application: Identifying practical ways to incorporate AI tools to enhance storytelling, streamline workflows, personalize communications and measure impact more effectively.
• Ethical Stewardship: Ensuring the responsible use of AI in alignment with Walmart's values, privacy and copyright standards and transparency expectations - balancing innovation with integrity.
• Capability Building: Leading and developing teams to build confidence and competence in AI tools, fostering a culture of curiosity and continuous learning.
• Productivity and Performance: Leveraging AI to drive efficiency, reduce repetitive work and free up capacity for higher-level strategic thinking and creativity.
• Collaboration and Ecosystem Building: Proactively engaging with AI experts, industry peers, and technology partners-both internal and external-to stay ahead of advancements, identify best practices, and co-develop innovative solutions tailored to the evolving needs of global communications.

What you'll bring:

• 10+ years of combined experience in creative roles across agency and/or in-house teams, with a proven track record of building immersive, multi-platform brand experiences.
• A portfolio showcasing standout interactive, experiential, and environmental design work, as well as content experiences for top-tier brands or cultural events.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage complex, multi-channel projects from ideation to execution, particularly under tight deadlines.
• Skilled in prioritizing and delegating tasks while balancing hands-on responsibilities to deliver high-quality work.
• Proven experience mentoring and leading creative teams, fostering collaboration and inspiring designers at all levels is a bonus.

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 $90,000.00-$180,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

- Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Fine Arts, Graphic Design or related field and 3 years' experience in creative or content experience, project management, or a related field OR 5 years' experience in creative or content experience, project management, or a relevant area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Certification in Multimedia Production Management (MPM), Certified Multimedia Professional (CMP) certification, Experience leading creative teams and managing large scale content projects.

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America