Staff, Experience Strategist - Industrial Designer (Sam's Club) at Bentonville,

Staff Industrial Designer

The Staff Industrial Designer plays a critical role in shaping the future of physical retail through human-centered, scalable, and production-ready design. This role blends hands-on execution with forward-looking concept development-translating member insights, business strategy, and operational needs into tangible retail systems. Focused on fixtures, displays, and in-store elements, you will design solutions that elevate the member experience while enabling efficiency, flexibility, and scale. You will operate at the intersection of design, engineering, and merchandising-bringing strong craft, systems thinking, and a deep understanding of real-world constraints. What you'll do...
End-to-End Design Execution: 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.
Retail Innovation & Concept Development: Explore and prototype next-generation retail experiences, creating vision concepts, pilots, and testable solutions that inform future club formats and evolving member needs.
Human-Centered Design: Ground design decisions in member and associate insights, ensuring solutions are intuitive, ergonomic, and accessible across all physical touchpoints.
Systems Thinking & Scalability: Design modular, flexible systems that scale across new builds and remodels-balancing consistency with adaptability across diverse club environments.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence: 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.
Craft & Quality Excellence: Elevate design through strong form, materiality, and detailing while maintaining high standards for documentation, storytelling, and execution.
Qualifications
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
At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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
otices. - Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Live Better U is a company 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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).
Primary Location... 2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Explore our benefits Discount Card Get 10% off Sam's Club associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment. Live Better U 100% covered Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams. Clear Pathways Grow your skills Sam's Club has invested in the next generation of talent through in-house training programs and community-based organizations that cultivate opportunities for everyone. Financial perks Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans. Paid time off Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more Comprehensive health benefits Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family Wellbeing programs Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life's challenges Career growth opportunities Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance. That's just the beginning. We offer more perks specificto your work location and role. Learn about our benefits Life at Sam's club At Sam's Club, we're dedicated to creating dynamic workplace where your ideas, background, and experiences are valued. Our associates are at the heart of everything we do, driving meaningful connections with the communities we serve and delivering exceptional value to our members. From our commitment to promoting from within to offering opportunities that help you grow your career; Sam's Club is a place where your potential is nurtured. Excited to be part of our journey? Apply now and start making your mark with Sam's Club! From our commitment to promoting from within to offering opportunities that help you grow your career; Sam's Club is a place where your potential is nurtured. As part of our team, you'll play a role in shaping exceptional experiences for our members in an environment where you can thrive and make a difference.