Manager, Creative - Senior Stylist, Content Studio - Military veterans preferred

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

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.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a Senior Stylist to join our creative team and take charge of all aspects of styling in our studio.  You will help to inform and govern the overall look and feel of the studio’s output to ensure it aligns with stakeholder and creative expectations. You will build relationships with merchant teams, brand design, and various creative teams to interpret and cascade out through the imaging teams. This role requires a strong eye for detail, creativity, and leadership skills. The Lead Stylist will oversee styling across all categories, train and mentor new stylists, develop design concepts, and manage props, ensuring a high standard of visual presentation. You thrive on set, in a fast-paced environment that is efficient and treats everyone with respect to ensure all teams can do their best work. This is an incredible growth opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset and a builder looking to make an impact on the business and local production community.

Responsibilities

• Styling & Creative Execution:
  • 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.
• Training & Leadership:
  • 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.
• Prop Management & Organization:
  • 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.
• Collaboration & Workflow Management:
  • 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.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to lift and move styling materials and props as needed.

Additional Information

• This role requires occasional prop shopping and sourcing.
• Some travel may be required for off-site shoots.
• Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and provide solutions in real time.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see .

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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see .

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The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$155,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

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.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

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)

Primary Location...

2101 Se 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72712-0000, United States of America