Position Summary...

Leading the studio engineering group, the solutions architect will help deploy cutting-edge computing infrastructure, perform systems management and maintenance duties, as well as provide support to artists and production personnel. This is a unique opportunity for a technical professional with a strong desire to continually learn new skills and further cutting-edge technology projects hands-on. You will manage a team of support vendors and software suppliers. You will also establish and strengthen relationships across the enterprise to be able to properly leverage enterprise support for production needs while working within enterprise solutions.

What you'll do...

• Maintain studio hardware and software solutions.
• Manage vendor relationships for all Integrated Production technology needs.
• Build relationships with Global Tech partners to leverage enterprise support and ensure no redundant tools/solutions are being put in place.
• Oversee technology budgets for Integrated Production to ensure the most efficient use of funds and anticipate costs before they arise.
• Daily maintenance of the edit, color, and sound bays to ensure proper working condition while keeping up with industry standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to act independently and proficiently while in a high stress level environment.
• Ability to evaluate system components, software, networking infrastructure and hardware peripherals for reliability, performance, scalability and security.
• Experience supporting operators using Adobe Creative Cloud, Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, Maya, Cinema 4D, Helmet, Iconik, Capture One, Shotflow and Pro-Tools and LucidLink.
• Understanding of post-production workflows, notably editorial and sound.
• Experience with Edit and Color Bay support. Including monitor calibration.
• Knowledge of Networking: IPs/Subnetting/VLANs/Firewalls.
• Experience with Server/PC hardware: Custom building, parts replacement, upgrades.
• Operating systems: Linux (Centos/RHEL), Windows, MacOS.
• Must be well versed in Linux terminal and related tool sets.
• NAS Storage Solutions
• Previous experience in a post-production studio is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity or experience working closely with motion design teams.
• Experience with real time render engines such as Unreal, etc.
• Familiarity with XR/Virtual Production workflows.
• Experience with scripting/tool building.
• Experience in the Marketing, Retail or eCommerce industry.

About Walmart Creative

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. Our Playa Vista state of the art production facility sits in the heart of silicon beach.

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 https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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 One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $96,000.00-$186,000.00

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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...

5404 Jandy Plc, Los Angeles, CA 90066-7006, United States of America