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Company Description

Our mission is simple: Create peaceful lives. This mission is delivered to our customers through our products, campaigns, and communications. It equally applies to our valued team members. Today, our culture and the efforts of incredible and dedicated team members have helped to make Bullfrog Spas the fastest-growing manufacturer of premium hot tubs in the world and one of Utah’s premier brands.

What You’ll Do

The Creative Director is a key member of Marketing Department leadership with general responsibilities that include the strategic direction of the brand, oversight of and responsibility for creative team deliverables, brand and creative support within the product design process, and providing vision for and direction of the Creative group’s efforts with the goal of meeting team deliverables and the brand’s strategic objectives.

As the Bullfrog Spas Creative Director, you will be responsible for overseeing and driving the creative vision and execution of marketing and advertising initiatives across channels. You will lead a talented creative team, comprised of both internal team members and freelancers, including art directors, designers, copywriters, videographers, developers, and multimedia specialists, to develop innovative and captivating campaigns and assets that effectively communicate the brand’s message, product benefits, and partnership advantages. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, artistic acumen, and leadership skills to ensure that Bullfrog Spas maintains a compelling and cohesive brand identity across channels and touchpoints. You will review and approve assets, provide feedback, ensuring deliverables effectively address marketing objectives, while simultaneously educating and building team members’ capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Creative Strategy: Develop and implement the overall creative strategy aligned with Bullfrog Spas’ brand vision and marketing objectives.
• Team Leadership: Manage and inspire a team of creatives, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment while providing guidance and feedback on projects.
• Brand Management: Ensure consistent brand representation across all marketing channels, including digital platforms, print materials, events, and other touchpoints.
• Campaign Development: Conceptualize and oversee the development of integrated marketing campaigns, ensuring they are innovative, engaging, and aligned with target audience interests.
• Visual and Design Direction: Provide creative direction for graphic design, 3D, photography, videography, and other visual elements to ensure they align with the brand’s aesthetic and messaging.
• Copywriting and Messaging: Collaborate with copywriters to develop compelling messaging that resonates with target audiences and reflects the brand’s tone and values.
• Market Research: Stay up on industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer insights to inform creative decisions and identify new opportunities.
• Project Management: Oversee the execution of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and at the highest quality standards.
• Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product development, and sales teams to ensure creative initiatives support business goals and deliver results.
• Performance Analysis: Analyze and measure the effectiveness of creative campaigns and initiatives, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in design, marketing, or a related field, a Master’s degree is a plus
• 5+ years of relevant experience within a brand’s in-house team or creative agency
• Demonstrated mastery of industry-standard design programs and technologies
• Demonstrated experience with photo, video, and 3D production
• Demonstrated success leading and executing progressive brand strategies
• Demonstrated understanding of AI tools and their application within marketing
• Strong portfolio
• Strong conceptual skills and creativity
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and collaborative skills

Bonus Skills We Like, but Not Required

• Experience creating VR/AR experiences and technologies
• UX/UI design experience
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience executing content marketing strategies and building audiences
• Product design and product marketing experience

Miscellaneous

As a member of a growing team it’s expected that all team members occasionally support special projects, internal functions, and events as needed, and, when deemed necessary, assist with any/all company needs, even those not specifically related to the job description.

Job Type, Location, and Benefits

This is a full-time position located at the Bullfrog International headquarters in Herriman, UT. The wage is commensurate with experience and general expectations of the position. We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes: Medical, Dental, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, 401k, holidays, and paid time off.

This Position Reports to: Vice President of Marketing

Bullfrog Spas

As an Art Director, you will be executing creative for multiple marketing programs. Reporting to the Senior Art Director, you will be responsible for building this beauty brand, and concept development/execution of various marketing campaigns and programs, from concept to execution across all channels.

In addition, you will:

-Support Senior Art Director in trend research and developing strategic marketing campaign concepts to provide creative solutions that meets business objectives.

-Build concept boards, photo and video briefs, and design across multiple channels to visualize concept.

-Art direct photographers and stylists to execute creative.

-Manage projects and designers.

-Present creative in various settings.

-Partner closely with Editorial, Visual Merchandising, Content Production and Marketing to develop and deliver creative for brand-owned social channels.

-Build relationship with cross-functional partners.

-Demonstrate our values of Passion for Client Service, Innovation, Expertise, Balance,

Respect for All, Teamwork, and Initiative.

We’re excited about you if you have:

-5-7 years of design experience.

-BA or BFA preferred in Graphic Design or Communication Design.

-People management experience.

-Proficient knowledge of Adobe programs: Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

-Solid organizational skills, detail-oriented; time management skills, ability to juggle priorities.

-Strong relationship-building skills; ability to collaborate and work with a variety of people in various disciplines.

-Good presentation skills and good communication skills, both written and verbal.

-Knowledge and experience in retail, beauty/fashion and understand current industry related trends

-Ability to work in a very fast paced environment and meet very tight deadlines.

-Keen interest in and awareness of social trends and social-first design.

You’ll love working here because:

-The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind

leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with.

-The product. Employees enjoy a product discount and receive free product (“gratis”) various times throughout the year.

Aquent

Role/Title: Art Director

Salary Range: 90-95k

Hybrid- 3 days on-site

Clutch Creative is a rapidly growing staffing agency. We support our clients by identifying unreachable talent that helps their businesses grow.

Our candidates work with us because they know we have the best opportunities available to them and will help them navigate their next career move.

We care, we’re honest, and we hustle—that’s what makes us Clutch.

Clutch is looking for an Art Director for a client of ours.

Responsibilities:

• Design and contribute to presentations/pitches
• Work closely with the Creative Director and Project Manager
• Develop creative concepts and executions of assigned project
• Lead by example and consistently create with a high level of output, and present in a fast paced work environment with multiple team members
• Experienced in concept generation through execution

Required skills:

• BFA or BS in Graphic Design, Packaging Design or related major
• Previous agency experience or similar experience
• Passionate about delivering excellence, self-motivated, proactive, open-minded, and positive attitude
• Proficiency in Adobe CC (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat)
• Strong background in branding design
• In-depth knowledge of print and packaging design
• Ability to render in 2D (3D rendering experience a plus)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Must have experience in CPG industry, beauty Industry experience is a plus

You must be able to work in the New York, NY area to be considered. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today.

Clutch

Genesis is one of the nations’ leading provider of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you — passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.
 
Make a difference! Join the Genesis team as the Director of Recreation Services where you will develop, implement and supervise recreation services in the nursing center with the goal of improving patient/resident’s quality of life.
 
Position Highlights
Center leadership position with a reporting relationship directly to the Nursing Home Administrator.
Plan individual and group programs in accordance with patient/residents’ needs, preferences, interests, abilities, and consistent with treatment goals and interventions.
Train and provide supervision to recreation staff and volunteers
Maintain required documentation; participate in budget planning
Develop positive relationships with patient/resident’s family and the community.
Use community resources to create or enhance recreation programs
 
Why Genesis?
We offer various career paths for our employees as well as on-going education and training to help them achieve their goals.
Founded in 1985, Genesis remains a strong, financially stable company constantly reexamining strategies to ensure continued industry longevity.
We are committed to YOU! We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do.
We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a family-like work environment with a culture of compassion.
 

Benefits
*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
*Variable compensation plans
*Inclusive workplace with DEI committee
*Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance
*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service.

DR01

Genesis

Duration: 03 Months Contract

Job Description:

· As a “Art Director V” in the Brand Innovation Lab team, you’ll be creating one-of-a-kind campaigns for a wide range of global brands.

· You’ll partner with copywriters, designers, solutions managers and producers to create innovative work by hacking the Client canvas.

· You’ll lead projects and own client relationships, focusing on creating work that benefits the end customer while pushing the creative envelope.

· And with new tech rolling out all the time, there’s always an opportunity to create something innovative on behalf of our clients.

· This role will use data and insights to create campaign strategy and concepts, designing and art directing campaigns around never-before-done brand experiences that will solve customer problems, on and off Client platforms.

· You have strong conceptual, presentation, storytelling and project management skills, as well as digital media, and of course, an acute attention to detail.

· The candidate’s portfolio should feature interesting, insight-driven campaigns and ideas that solve an advertiser.

· problem through a variety of different media channels, including but not limited to video, social, digital, activations, radio, and outdoor.

· This role will be client-facing, so having good presentation skills to share work in a succinct and compelling way is important.

Daily Responsibility:

· Partnering with IMDb to create a reality content series for a soap brand.

· Designing a trivia experience for a brand using Prime Video titles.

· Create an AR experience to highlight the benefits of different beauty products.

· Reviewing and improving campaign ideas and presentation decks.

· Working through creative messaging feedback with Legal and PR.

· Presenting a campaign to brand clients and their partner media agency.

· Reviewing video edits for an influencer product launch campaign.

· Writing documentation to improve creative processes.

Job Responsibilities:

· Concept, design and execute innovative ad campaigns and experiences for global brands.

· Partner with copywriters, designers, program managers, developers, strategists and producers to create customer-focused solutions that deliver on advertiser objectives.

· Independently lead campaigns and collaborate with internal teams, clients and external agency partners.

· Deliver high-quality designs and stellar art direction for campaigns across different Client touch points.

· In-depth understanding of Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Keynote.

· Data-driven and obsessed with understanding customers and making work that delivers results.

· Present ideas and concepts to clients, agencies and internally.

· Proven ability to ideate for film, print, digital, out-of-home, experiential and social.

· Ability to manage multiple projects at one time to make aggressive deadlines – Mentor and inspire younger designers and creatives.

Basic Qualifications:

· 8+ years art direction / design / communications experience at advertising agencies and/or in-house creative departments.

· Must have an online portfolio URL in your resume, demonstrating an art direction, design and conceptual thinking skillset, as well as big, campaignable thinking that can extend into any medium.

· Strong understanding of digital and social platforms, as well as their use within marketing.

Preferred Qualifications:

· You are scrappy, insightful and innovative problem solver.

· You bring visual flair and conceptual excellence to the work, inspiring clients and team members to raise the creative bar.

· You tell stories that connect brands with customers in a meaningful way, across different all channels, creating work that’s on strategy and delivers results.

· You love presenting to clients and internal folks, but can also handle feedback like a pro.

· You regularly push your comfort zone to stretch and improve yourself, never thinking “that’s not my job”.

· You are passionate about design, technology, advertising, marketing, and are always keeping pace with it.

· You use data and insights to create work that resonates with customers.

· You are ego-free and are highly collaborative, working with a diverse group of people and learning from them.

· You are a self starter, spotting an opportunity and making something out of nothing.

· You aren’t afraid to question the status quo, and take steps to change things for the better.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions

Our incredible client, a HNW Entrepreneur, is seeking a highly dedicated and professional Personal Assistant to join their collaborative and fast paced team. We’re looking for an intuitive professional with very strong scheduling and technical skills along with a passion for the support role. The right person for the job has a natural drive to handle all personal executive tasks from overseeing a very busy calendar of events, to running errands, taking care of expense reports, and accompanying the executive on business meetings, photoshoots, productions and along with occasional travel. We are seeking an authentic and people-focused relationship builder with tact and precision for the details and a laser focus on timeliness, an eye for aesthetics, and a background in understanding how the moving parts of a project are coordinated. This opportunity will partner one-on-one with a busy principal who is looking for an accountable professional who will act as a right-arm and work collaboratively with the Executive Assistant. You must be flexible with your schedule and be open to traveling as needed and being onsite during meetings. You must live in Los Angeles and be happy working mostly remotely with meetings onsite in Los Angeles each week. You will travel about 30% of the year and must be flexible as needed during production and various sporting events.

The right candidate has a professional and down to earth mentality and there is no task too big or too small that you won’t handle with grace and finesse. A terrific sense of humor as well as strong interpersonal skills are also key qualities we are seeking.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in C-Suite Executive/Personal support or Family Assistant Role
• Thorough understanding of MS Office, Google Suite and especially Outlook
• An ability to succeed in a demanding, fast-paced capacity
• Willingness to adapt to changing responsibilities and expectations
• Professional and refined communication skills
• Highly caring, kind, and positive nature
• Ability to anticipate needs and be proactive
• Available and flexible to travel as needed, oftentimes on short notice
• A reliable car and valid driver’s license + passport and clean background

This is a great opportunity to partner with a top Executive and a stand-out team highly regarded and respected in their industry. Please submit your resume to be considered.

Salary Range DOE 60-70K base with overtime, discretionary bonus, 100% paid benefits and a path for future development.

We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. California applicants, please view our Privacy Notice here: https://careergroupcompanies.com/california-privacy-notice/.

Career Group Companies

Walmart Connect is dedicated to driving measurable outcomes for our suppliers, sellers, merchants, stores, GMs, brand advertisers, and agencies. Our full funnel ad solutions leverage Walmart’s in-store and online data, extensive reach, and to provide measurable results for our clientele. With a range of flexible pricing and buying models, including self-service; these solutions help businesses build brand awareness, engage with Walmart consumers, and convert Walmart consumers to shoppers.

As we scale this role will strategically manage a team of campaign manager on our Entertainment, Toys, and Seasonal vertical while navigating the cross-functional Walmart Omni channels. Campaign management background with a strong understanding of cross-network online marketing solutions. Leading, coaching and influencing their team and Walmart leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of campaign managers responsible for managing and delivering ~$115M in advertising revenue.
• Drive efficiency in Walmart Connect’s processes and apply it to scale to greater campaign management organization
• Develop and implement media planning and strategy playbooks by industry to create ongoing shared learnings and best practices.
• Own the daily functional management, triaging and conflict resolution of issues for your campaign management team.
• Instill strong operational rigor and discipline across the team to ensure standardization and harmonization of workflow across cross-functional teams.
• Attend supplier calls, as needed, to provide leadership coverage
• Partner with the Head of Campaign Management on ongoing training and learning development for the campaign management team ranging from industry to soft skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in bid management, campaign management/optimization, or digital media operations within search, publisher display media, network media buys, and/or social media
• 1-3+ years of management, mentorship, and/or lead responsibilities.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to clearly communicate findings and solutions, both written and verbal
• Strong understanding of the advertising technology and data/performance measurement trends
• Demonstrable success as a leader of change, by achieving operational excellence by optimizing processes and systems.
• Demonstrates strong leadership with the ability to build, train, coach and develop a high performing team.
• Ability to move fast, be bold, and thrive in a dynamic, quickly changing environment
• Ability to effectively influence and communicate cross-functionally with a strong focus on collaboration
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Capability to work proactively under pressure and handling multiple ad hoc requests
• Ability to advise partners on best practices and areas of opportunity

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.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive 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, education assistance with 100% company paid college degrees, company discounts, military service pay, adoption expense reimbursement, and more.

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.com.

The annual salary range for this position is $105,000.00 to $195,000.00.

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

• Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.
• Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
• Stock equity incentives

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 diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

Walmart Connect

Walmart Connect is dedicated to driving measurable outcomes for our suppliers, sellers, merchants, stores, GMs, brand advertisers, and agencies. Our full funnel ad solutions leverage Walmart’s in-store and online data, extensive reach, and to provide measurable results for our clientele. With a range of flexible pricing and buying models, including self-service; these solutions help businesses build brand awareness, engage with Walmart consumers, and convert Walmart consumers to shoppers.

As we scale this role will strategically manage a team of campaign manager on our Entertainment, Toys, and Seasonal vertical while navigating the cross-functional Walmart Omni channels. Campaign management background with a strong understanding of cross-network online marketing solutions. Leading, coaching and influencing their team and Walmart leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of campaign managers responsible for managing and delivering ~$115M in advertising revenue.
• Drive efficiency in Walmart Connect’s processes and apply it to scale to greater campaign management organization
• Develop and implement media planning and strategy playbooks by industry to create ongoing shared learnings and best practices.
• Own the daily functional management, triaging and conflict resolution of issues for your campaign management team.
• Instill strong operational rigor and discipline across the team to ensure standardization and harmonization of workflow across cross-functional teams.
• Attend supplier calls, as needed, to provide leadership coverage
• Partner with the Head of Campaign Management on ongoing training and learning development for the campaign management team ranging from industry to soft skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in bid management, campaign management/optimization, or digital media operations within search, publisher display media, network media buys, and/or social media
• 1-3+ years of management, mentorship, and/or lead responsibilities.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to clearly communicate findings and solutions, both written and verbal
• Strong understanding of the advertising technology and data/performance measurement trends
• Demonstrable success as a leader of change, by achieving operational excellence by optimizing processes and systems.
• Demonstrates strong leadership with the ability to build, train, coach and develop a high performing team.
• Ability to move fast, be bold, and thrive in a dynamic, quickly changing environment
• Ability to effectively influence and communicate cross-functionally with a strong focus on collaboration
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Capability to work proactively under pressure and handling multiple ad hoc requests
• Ability to advise partners on best practices and areas of opportunity

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.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive 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, education assistance with 100% company paid college degrees, company discounts, military service pay, adoption expense reimbursement, and more.

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.com.

The annual salary range for this position is $105,000.00 to $195,000.00.

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

• Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.
• Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
• Stock equity incentives

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 diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

Walmart Connect

Walmart Connect is dedicated to driving measurable outcomes for our suppliers, sellers, merchants, stores, GMs, brand advertisers, and agencies. Our full funnel ad solutions leverage Walmart’s in-store and online data, extensive reach, and to provide measurable results for our clientele. With a range of flexible pricing and buying models, including self-service; these solutions help businesses build brand awareness, engage with Walmart consumers, and convert Walmart consumers to shoppers.

As we scale this role will strategically manage a team of campaign manager on our Entertainment, Toys, and Seasonal vertical while navigating the cross-functional Walmart Omni channels. Campaign management background with a strong understanding of cross-network online marketing solutions. Leading, coaching and influencing their team and Walmart leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of campaign managers responsible for managing and delivering ~$115M in advertising revenue.
• Drive efficiency in Walmart Connect’s processes and apply it to scale to greater campaign management organization
• Develop and implement media planning and strategy playbooks by industry to create ongoing shared learnings and best practices.
• Own the daily functional management, triaging and conflict resolution of issues for your campaign management team.
• Instill strong operational rigor and discipline across the team to ensure standardization and harmonization of workflow across cross-functional teams.
• Attend supplier calls, as needed, to provide leadership coverage
• Partner with the Head of Campaign Management on ongoing training and learning development for the campaign management team ranging from industry to soft skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in bid management, campaign management/optimization, or digital media operations within search, publisher display media, network media buys, and/or social media
• 1-3+ years of management, mentorship, and/or lead responsibilities.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to clearly communicate findings and solutions, both written and verbal
• Strong understanding of the advertising technology and data/performance measurement trends
• Demonstrable success as a leader of change, by achieving operational excellence by optimizing processes and systems.
• Demonstrates strong leadership with the ability to build, train, coach and develop a high performing team.
• Ability to move fast, be bold, and thrive in a dynamic, quickly changing environment
• Ability to effectively influence and communicate cross-functionally with a strong focus on collaboration
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Capability to work proactively under pressure and handling multiple ad hoc requests
• Ability to advise partners on best practices and areas of opportunity

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.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive 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, education assistance with 100% company paid college degrees, company discounts, military service pay, adoption expense reimbursement, and more.

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.com.

The annual salary range for this position is $105,000.00 to $195,000.00.

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

• Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.
• Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
• Stock equity incentives

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 diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

Walmart Connect

Spaeth Hill is a leading design firm specializing in branding, wayfinding, and experiential graphic design (EGD) for the built environment. The Art Director plays a crucial role in creating, developing and overseeing our design aesthetic and ensuring the successful execution of all projects.

Primary responsibilities include developing and producing high-level, conceptual design solutions for the above-referenced project types. Regular planning sessions will occur between the Art Director and Creative Director to establish project goals for the studio and the clients, as well as for the team. The Art Director will oversee, collaborate and provide guidance to the design team throughout the early design planning stages, project coordination and final execution. Additionally, they will engage in collaboration with clients, external partners (including designers, architects, contractors), and other stakeholders to ensure projects are executed to the highest standards of quality.

Responsibilities:

Design Management: Collaborate with the Creative Director to establish and implement the studio’s design vision and standards across all projects. Organize and facilitate regular check-ins with the Creative Director to provide updates on project milestones and key aspects of all active design projects. Demonstrate a strong commitment to staying informed and comprehending industry intricacies, trends and design techniques through independent research and resources from industry experts. Encourage our culture of growth by providing the design team with constructive critique, valuable feedback and positive reinforcement. Identify opportunities for leadership development by assessing team strengths and weaknesses, and work with management to foster team growth. 

Project Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with the project manager and design team to develop project schedules, define design objectives and provide supervision and direction throughout the entire project lifecycle. Generate and refine design concepts through sketches and research exercises, including organizing and leading design charrettes. Ensure clear communication of design goals, objectives and proposed solutions to clients. Conduct internal and client-facing presentations with efficiency and accuracy. Skillfully manage multiple project timelines and deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes.

Production and Quality Control: Maintain effective communication with external designers, architects, and contractors to safeguard the project’s design intents and integrity including material selection, fabrication methods and value engineering decisions during the fabrication and implementation phases. Collaborate with the design team to conduct on-site evaluations at different stages of the project, ensuring accuracy in measurements, materials, samples and fabrication construction and installations.

Portfolio Requirements:

• Convey conceptual ability and consistency for design excellence

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and sensitivity to nuance

• Showcase an exceptional typographic skillset 

• Exhibit a consistent aesthetic for composition and layout

• Display a solid understanding of the brand process

• Communicate experience developing design ideas for a variety of project types

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in design, architecture, or a related field

• 5-6 years minimum in studio or agency environment

• Experience with managing and leading a team

• Demonstrate professionalism and a mature presence

• Must be able to self-manage

• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills

• Demonstrate problem-solving abilities and ability to think critically

• Fluency in the Adobe Creative suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator

• Sketch-up or Blender experience preferred

• Web / UX design experience are a bonus

• Entrepreneurial spirit is a plus

Spaeth Hill