Manager, Creative - Senior Stylist, Content Studio

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

309d • $80,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Walmart Creative Studio (WCS) is the in-house creative agency for Walmart. Our team develops breakthrough and distinctive design systems and creative conversations that drive business objectives and keep our Fortune #1 brand in the culture. We use creativity and design to win hearts, minds, and wallets. We are uniquely positioned as the internal creative agency of record to be hyper-focused on the customer experience across all channels, categories, and campaigns. We are ruthlessly focused on human truths, insight-driven creative strategies, and integrated creative solutions that build the brand and grow the business—not just with ads but through brand acts and experiences. The Content Studio is WCS's on-site production capability. We are a team of creative makers who are experts in the intersection of craft and technology necessary to tell the most innovative and compelling stories through experiences, art, design, video, photography, motion graphics, animation, and sound.

Requirements

• 5 years of styling for e-commerce, brand, editorial, or a combination of the three.
• 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

• Ecommerce management experience.
• 5 years of food styling experience in editorial or commercial photography.
• Strong creative vision with a deep understanding of food styling techniques, composition, and color theory.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced studio environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency in styling props, food, and set design.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team player.
• Knowledge of current food and photography trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead all styling efforts across all photography, especially food.
• Ensure consistency and adherence to brand guidelines and creative direction.
• Develop and execute styling concepts to enhance visual storytelling.
• Provide hands-on styling, from flat lays to on-set food, and room styling.
• Stay up to date with styling trends and industry best practices to elevate styling execution.
• Train and mentor new and junior stylists on best practices, studio workflow, and styling techniques.
• Provide feedback and guidance to ensure styling meets creative and technical standards.
• Collaborate with photographers, producers, and the creative team to execute projects efficiently.
• Maintain a high level of organization and ensure all styling work meets deadlines.
• Oversee and maintain an organized prop inventory, ensuring accessibility for all team members.
• Identify gaps in prop selection and strategize new purchases to enhance studio capabilities.
• Work within a budget to source, purchase, and maintain high-quality props.
• Ensure proper storage, maintenance, and cataloging of all props and styling materials.
• Work closely with photographers, producers, merchandisers, and clients to achieve project goals.
• Participate in pre-production meetings to align styling direction with creative briefs.
• Develop and document styling guidelines and standards for consistency.
• Assist in refining studio workflows and improving styling efficiency.

Benefits

• Health benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree