Staff, Experience Strategist - Industrial Designer (sam's Club)

Walmart Walmart · Retail · Bentonville, AR

Staff Industrial Designer role focused on shaping physical retail experiences for Sam's Club by designing fixtures, displays, and in-store elements. The role involves end-to-end design execution from concept to production, exploring next-generation retail concepts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requires expertise in industrial design, CAD, materials, and manufacturing processes, with a strong portfolio demonstrating both concept and production-ready work.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the design of retail fixtures, displays, and physical systems from concept through production—translating insights and requirements into durable, manufacturable, and high-quality solutions.
  2. Explore and prototype next-generation retail experiences, creating vision concepts, pilots, and testable solutions that inform future club formats and evolving member needs.
  3. Ground design decisions in member and associate insights, ensuring solutions are intuitive, ergonomic, and accessible across all physical touchpoints.
  4. Design modular, flexible systems that scale across new builds and remodels—balancing consistency with adaptability across diverse club environments.
  5. Partner with Merchandising, Operations, Engineering, and Sourcing to align design intent with business goals and manufacturing realities. Communicate ideas clearly and influence stakeholders across levels.

Skills

Required

  • 8–12+ years of experience in industrial design (retail, consumer products, or environments)
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating both concept development and production-ready work
  • Expertise in CAD and visualization tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Rhino, KeyShot)
  • Deep knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and cost considerations
  • Experience designing for scale and real-world operational constraints
  • Ability to move fluidly between strategy, concept, and execution
  • Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills