Manager, Creative – Walmart Canada – Mississauga, ON

Walmart Canada’s Store Support Centre in Mississauga, Ontario is looking for a Manager, Creative to lead and elevate the company’s creative output across a wide range of brand touchpoints. This is a senior-level role for a seasoned creative professional who thrives on both the craft and the strategy behind compelling brand communication.

From overseeing large-scale omni-channel campaigns to managing weekly flyer design, print signage, and visual identity development, this position puts you at the centre of how Walmart Canada shows up for its customers. You’ll work alongside internal teams and external agency partners, bringing concepts to life from initial brief through to final execution.

About the Role: Manager, Creative

The Manager, Creative is responsible for the full creative lifecycle — from developing strategic concepts to delivering polished final assets. You’ll apply and evolve brand aesthetics, maintain design consistency across platforms, and ensure every project meets brand objectives on time and on budget. The role also involves attending pre-production meetings and photoshoots, approving press proofs, and participating in signage walkthroughs.

Beyond the hands-on creative work, this role carries real leadership responsibilities. You’ll mentor and develop a team of creatives, foster a culture of continual learning and diversity of thought, and present creative solutions to internal stakeholders. Staying current on design trends and agile methodologies is part of the job, as is analysing competitive advertising activity and managing the output of external agencies.

Benefits and Salary

The salary range for this position is $91,900 to $126,390 per year, determined based on relevant experience. Walmart Canada is known for offering a comprehensive total rewards package to its corporate associates, including health and wellness benefits, associate discounts, and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Creative juggles both creative execution and team leadership on a daily basis. This means delivering on immediate project deadlines while keeping an eye on long-term brand strategy — all while supporting and growing the people around you.

• Oversee the creation and execution of diverse creative projects, from daily deliverables to large-scale campaigns
• Design and apply brand aesthetics, developing strategic creative concepts that maintain design consistency across all platforms
• Develop visual identities from concept through to final execution, including print signage, weekly flyer, and omni-channel campaign assets
• Direct photography and collaborate with external partners during pre-production meetings, photoshoots, and press proof approvals
• Update and maintain brand guidelines and design templates to ensure consistent brand communication
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners, preparing and distributing project components within required timeframes
• Lead and present creative solutions to internal stakeholders, advocating for the customer and providing strategic insights
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continual learning and diversity of thought
• Analyse competitive advertising activity and manage the work of external agencies, optimising content and placements

Requirements / Skills

This role is best suited to a creative leader with a strong portfolio and the experience to back it up. Walmart Canada is looking for someone who can balance artistic vision with business priorities, lead a team with empathy and purpose, and embrace new tools — including AI-powered creative technologies.

• Education: College diploma or university degree in an arts program
• Experience: 8–10 years of relevant creative industry experience
• Adobe Creative Suite: Advanced design skills and in-depth knowledge required
• AI tools and Figma: Ability to leverage AI for creative development; Figma skills considered a strong asset
• Portfolio: Submission of a creative work portfolio is mandatory — applications without one will not be considered
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to inspire, mentor, and develop creative team members
• Communication: Strong ability to present creative concepts and collaborate across internal and external partners

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below and submit your application along with your portfolio of creative work. Make sure your resume and portfolio are current before you apply — both are required for consideration.

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