Creative Director
OpenSeaSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Consumer Packaged GoodsIndustries
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Mandatory: Strong background in packaging design — private brand, CPG, or both. (Applications without packaging experience will not be considered.)
- Proven success managing large-scale packaging portfolios across multiple categories
- Ability to balance creativity with commercial and operational realities (cost, sustainability, print production, compliance)
- Strong portfolio showcasing packaging systems, visual identity, and brand photography direction
- Exceptional leadership skills with experience guiding both internal and external creative teams
- Strategic mindset with the ability to advocate for design as a business driver
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams and external partners
Responsibilities
- Lead packaging design strategy across Member’s Mark categories, balancing brand consistency with category-specific differentiation
- Drive the development of scalable design systems that deliver clarity, appetite appeal, and retail impact
- Oversee all packaging creative from concept through production, ensuring designs meet brand, business, and regulatory standards
- Partner with cross-functional teams (merchandising, marketing, product development, legal, etc.) to bring the brand to life across packaging, photography, and in-club experiences
- Provide creative leadership for brand photography — ensuring imagery elevates storytelling, appetite appeal, and differentiation
- Guide and mentor internal designers, agencies, and production partners to deliver best-in-class creative
- Manage and inspire a team of art directors, designers, and agency partners
- Champion design excellence and raise the creative bar across every Member’s Mark touchpoint
- Advocate for the role of design as a business driver, not just an executional function
- Execute creative strategies aligned to the member experience strategy, leveraging industry trends and business needs to drive innovation
- Collaborate with other Marketing groups and stakeholders outside of Marketing (e.g., Category Management, Finance, Accounts Payable) to ensure campaign alignment and vendor coordination
- Manage budgets through cost-benefit analyses and financial oversight
- Drive execution of multiple business plans by identifying member and operational needs, removing barriers, allocating resources, and adjusting performance as needed
- Coach and mentor team members to enhance skills, knowledge, and performance
- Conduct career development conversations and performance evaluations
- Promote a belonging mindset and support company policies, values, and standards of ethics and integrity
- Support continuous learning and adaptability across the team
Skills
Packaging Design
Design Strategy
Brand Consistency
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Team Leadership
Brand Photography
Design Systems
Regulatory Compliance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Innovation
Mentoring
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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