Senior Design Manager, Design Systems
VantaSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Real Estate, Corporate FacilitiesIndustries
Requirements
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience leading corporate workplace and/or hospitality design
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture; Advanced education is a plus
- Experience leading people and teams
- Deep knowledge of design, specifically in workplace and/or hospitality with an understanding of codes, requirements, and feasibility guardrails that affect design decisions
- Shared design sensibility and network of design firms to support Walmart's design standards
- Keen ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams with confidence to problem solve and make quick decisions in ambiguous situations while maintaining design integrity
- Ability to model best practices for accommodating leadership requests within scope, schedule, and budgetary constraints using Walmart’s EDLC (Every Day Low Cost) approach
- High attention to detail while maintaining strategic vision integrity
- Ability to influence partner teams, collaborators, and 3Ps without authority to align to leadership goals
- Balance of experience/best practices with growth mindset for innovative processes and outcomes while minimizing risk
- Learned knowledge and passion for Walmart heritage and culture
- Ability to clearly articulate outcomes, impacts, and risks verbally, written, and graphically to senior leadership
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize high-impact work, and delegate appropriately
- Bias for action with a thoughtful approach
- Prepared to present a design portfolio
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of a range of projects across Walmart’s US Corporate Office Portfolio, maintaining established design language and metrics including square foot/person and overall workplace ratios
- Collaborate with Walmart C-Suite level decision makers, project stakeholders, and all 3P consultants (including General Contractor, Facilities, Furniture, Horticulture, AV/IT & Brand Designers and Fabricators) to ensure business leadership goals are achieved within established scope, schedule, and budget
- Accountable for the design, FFE, Horticulture, and Placemaking (brand) to be executed fully and accurately within established occupancy dates for each project
- Actively and continually review associate and space data and feedback (gathered from partner teams) to inform the evolution of the workplace and ensure continual improvement
- Regularly present design updates to the Design Director, VP, and SVP of Real Estate for assigned projects, representing design work of consultant teams, showing progress, providing expertise, and applying feedback
- Help lead the Workplace Design team to a future using AI, processes, and automated tools to work smarter, faster, and scale
Skills
Workplace Design
Facility Design
Project Management
Stakeholder Collaboration
FFE
Horticulture
Placemaking
Brand Design
AI Tools
Space Planning
Design Guidelines
Real Estate Strategy
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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