(USA) Director, Creative (Home) at Walmart

Los Angeles, California, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Advertising, Home GoodsIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Creative Director (or equivalent senior creative role) within home, interiors, lifestyle, or retail categories
  • Strong portfolio showcasing integrated 360-degree campaigns, including home/interiors-focused assets and 3D/CGI art direction
  • Exceptional leadership skills: confident, collaborative, autonomous, and respected as both a people leader and creative visionary
  • Deep understanding of brand building, consumer insights, and creative strategy
  • Proficiency in key creative tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Google Slides, Figma, Microsoft Office, Slack)
  • Minimum 10 years in creative roles, with both agency and in-house experience strongly preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Design, Marketing, Communications, Creative Writing, or related field
  • In-office 5 days per week

Responsibilities

  • Translate creative briefs into strategic, high-impact ideas that strengthen brand KPIs
  • Manage and contribute to full-funnel campaigns across all channels (TV, OLV, OOH, experiential, paid media, social, site, store, CRM)
  • Lead ideation, concept development, and campaign storytelling—crafting compelling brand worlds that feel modern and relevant
  • Direct production for home-focused assets: oversee casting, set design, styling, shot lists, CGI/3D renderings, editing, sound, and delivery
  • Push the boundaries of home & interiors design by leveraging 3D/CGI capabilities for immersive brand and product storytelling
  • Stay ahead of home and lifestyle trends, consumer behaviors, and competitive landscapes to inform creative strategy
  • Drive alignment between verbal and visual identities to strengthen brand attribution and recall
  • Ensure all creative executions are consistent across the funnel and cohesive with broader enterprise initiatives
  • Lead with confidence and clarity, inspiring your team to operate at the highest level
  • Mentor and grow talent with respect and accountability, fostering a culture of innovation and craft excellence
  • Attract and recruit diverse creative talent to broaden perspectives within the team
  • Champion better, faster, smarter ways of working
  • Ensure work is on-brief, strategic, creative, and polished while minimizing revisions and keeping timelines on track
  • Partner with operations and production teams to deliver breakthrough creative on schedule and within budget
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners and stakeholders to sustain and grow the business

Skills

Creative Direction
Advertising Campaigns
Online Video
Paid Social
Digital Media
3D/CGI
Asset Art Direction
Catalog Design
Experiential Activations
Brand Strategy
Campaign Storytelling
Production Management
Trend Analysis
Team Leadership
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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