Senior Manager, Creative Design - GM Packaging Photography
Walmart
Design
Bentonville, AR, USA
USD 90k-180k / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 5, 2026
Position Summary...
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Creative Design with a strong focus on product photography direction for packaging and online channels. In this role, you will lead the planning, execution, and standardization of product imagery, develop and author photography style guides, and ensure all visuals align with brand standards. The ideal candidate will have advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop, Firefly, InDesign, and experience with AI image generation tools. You will collaborate cross-functionally, manage timelines, and drive quality and consistency in all product photography deliverables.Key Skills: Product photography direction, style guide development, Adobe Creative Suite, AI image tools, cross-functional collaboration, leadership.
What you'll do...
Senior Manager, Creative Design – Focus on Product Photography Direction, Packaging, General Merchandise
Role Overview: Oversees creative design production with a primary focus on product photography direction for packaging and online channels. Leads the development, execution, and documentation of photography standards, ensuring all product imagery aligns with brand style guides and supports a consistent, high-quality visual experience across all platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Photography Direction:
- Lead the planning, art direction, and execution of product photography for packaging and online use.
- Collaborate with photographers, stylists, and creative teams to develop and maintain visual standards for product imagery.
- Oversee photoshoots, providing clear direction to ensure images meet technical and brand requirements.
- Review, select, and approve final images for use in packaging and online listings.
- Photography Style Guide Development:
- Author and update photography style guides for various brands, ensuring clear standards for lighting, composition, color, and post-production.
- Train and guide internal and external teams on the application of photography style guides.
- Design Production & File Management:
- Oversee design production, referencing previous source files and maintaining organized, systematic archives.
- Manage timelines, prioritize deliverables, and implement revisions as needed.
- Prepare files for release, evaluate proofs, and provide feedback to production partners.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with packaging, merchandising, and eCommerce teams to ensure product imagery meets business and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to maintain consistency and quality in product photography.
- Leadership & Communication:
- Supervise and develop associates, fostering a team-based environment and promoting a culture of belonging and continuous learning.
- Communicate photography standards and expectations to internal and external partners.
- Uphold Company Values:
- Model Walmart’s values of respect, integrity, service, and excellence in all interactions.
- Promote a culture of belonging, and support company policies and ethical standards.
Technical Requirements:
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Firefly, and InDesign.
- Experience with AI tools specific to image generation and enhancement.
- Strong understanding of digital asset management and file archiving best practices.
- Familiarity with current trends in product photography and digital imaging.
Benefits & Perks:
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions welcoming all people.
Who We Are
Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. www.careers.walmart.com
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. 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. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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.
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.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media Design , or related field and 3 years’ experience in professional design, including print and consumer packaged goods experience, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in professional design, including print and consumer packaged goods experience, or related area.Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
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