Manager, Creative - Merchandising

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Creative leads the development and execution of innovative creative strategies that align with business objectives and brand standards. This role oversees creative projects from concept to completion, collaborating with internal teams and to deliver impactful materials. The manager ensures adherence to brand guidelines and drives continuous improvement through data-informed insights. By fostering strong partnerships and managing resources effectively, this position supports the creation of compelling content that enhances customer experience and advances Walmart’s mission with integrity and excellence. About the team: The team delivers change management services focused on merchandising and supplier tools, guiding users through each stage of the change lifecycle. They amplify initiatives and drive awareness to ensure successful adoption. Collaborating closely with internal and external partners, the team translates business needs into creative solutions. They support continuous improvement by providing expert guidance, fostering strong relationships, and aligning efforts to meet business goals. This team values integrity, accountability, and innovation to enhance customer experience and deliver impactful creative strategies. What you'll do: Work alongside team members to enhance creative offerings. Collaborate with internal and external partners to translate business needs into effective creative solutions. Review creative briefs and ensure alignment with brand guidelines and marketing strategies. Manage creative projects, monitor progress, and communicate status to leadership. Provide expert guidance on creative strategies, innovation, and customer experience improvements. Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to support business objectives and campaign alignment.

Requirements

Proven expertise in creative strategies and brand management to ensure alignment with business objectives and brand standards.
Strong project management skills, including budget oversight and status reporting to leadership.
Experience collaborating effectively with internal teams and external partners to deliver cohesive marketing campaigns.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and design principles to support creative asset development and review.
Aptitude for analyzing customer experience trends and contributing to innovative creative solutions.
Commitment to upholding company policies, ethics, and integrity in all business practices.
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Marketing, Creative Writing, Advertising, Fine Arts, or related field and 1 year's experience in interactive design, editorial content management, or related field OR 3 years' experience in interactive design, editorial content management, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Content Management Systems
Managing interactive projects in an online creative or related digital field
Working for or with creative agencies
Working with Design Software (For example, Adobe Creative Suite), including proficiency in advanced functions (For example, multi-layer masking and compositing)

Responsibilities

Work alongside team members to enhance creative offerings.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to translate business needs into effective creative solutions.
Review creative briefs and ensure alignment with brand guidelines and marketing strategies.
Manage creative projects, monitor progress, and communicate status to leadership.
Provide expert guidance on creative strategies, innovation, and customer experience improvements.
Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to support business objectives and campaign alignment.