Director, Brand and Creative
JasperSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Advertising, MarketingIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, advertising, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in brand design for digital and physical experiences
- Exceptional portfolio demonstrating taste, judgment, and craft, with proven success in creating brand identities and design systems for large-scale enterprises
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Figma
- Bonus: Experience with Cinema 4D, After Effects, and other 3D/motion design software
- Strong communication skills with a positive, solution-oriented, and collaborative approach
- Ability to present concepts and campaign strategies through comps, storyboards, and visual narratives to influence decisions
- Experience leading brand design work in fast-paced, high-stakes environments (in-house or agency)
- Strong background in brand development, design, advertising, and art direction
- In-house and agency experience with strong leadership skills and hands-on creative expertise
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the creative vision for design systems aligned with overall brand strategy and business objectives
- Exhibit outstanding creative judgment, consistently raising the creative bar and pushing work beyond advertising into culture
- Proactively identify problems and opportunities to extend campaigns
- Act as an informed design expert and trusted partner to Creative Directors, providing recommendations that uphold brand integrity
- Collaborate with senior leadership, marketing, production, and internal/external partners (including agencies) to implement design systems and extend creative elements for seasonal campaigns
- Identify ways to improve workflow efficiency and speed
- Interpret marketing briefs, ask clarifying questions, and consider all aspects of projects—concept, bandwidth, team needs, deadlines, and audience
- Lead design direction and development of creative elements, including graphic design, branding and identity development, typography, design systems, digital and site design, motion design
- Maintain a holistic view of the brand while perfecting details
- Ensure consistent implementation of visual identity guidelines and best practices for brand attribution and impact
- Stay current on industry, cultural, and technology trends
- Apply practical AI tools in design execution and bring fresh, relevant references to shape creative work
- Craft strategy-based big ideas rooted in human truths and translate them into experiences
- Design systems that can connect a networked narrative
- Maintain brand guidelines and build identities across a wide variety of platforms
- Apply and maintain consistency of the 'visual world' for the brand, ensuring stories, voice, and business come to life cohesively
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience level is required for this Senior Design Lead role?
The position requires 5+ years of experience in brand design for digital and physical experiences, along with a Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, advertising, or related field.
What key skills and tools are needed for this position?
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Figma is required, with bonus experience in Cinema 4D, After Effects, and other 3D/motion design software. Strong skills in graphic design, branding, typography, design systems, digital design, and motion design are essential.
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Design Lead position?
An exceptional portfolio demonstrating taste, judgment, and craft with proven success in creating brand identities and design systems for large-scale enterprises, combined with strong leadership, communication skills, and a collaborative approach, will stand out.
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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