Art Director

Harvest Group; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k contributions

22 days PTO

12 holidays

pet insurance

Job summary

Harvest Group seeks an experienced Art Director to lead concepting, design, and execution of high-quality creative across retail and digital channels. You will partner with designers, copywriters, and client teams to deliver work that meets brand standards and business objectives.

The role is based in Rogers, AR, with a hands-on approach and close collaboration across in-store and online campaigns; relocation is not covered. Strong knowledge of Walmart, Amazon, Target, and Kroger is preferred.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of experience in the marketing or creative industry, with a focus on shopper and digital marketing.
• Proven experience concepting and executing creative across retail and digital channels.
• Strong understanding and application of brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Concept, design, and execute creative assets that align with brand strategy, shopper marketing best practices, and retailer standards.
• Collaborate with the Creative team to interpret direction and translate it into effective deliverables.
• Partner with designers, copywriters, and client teams to meet creative, brand, and business objectives.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with high craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• Adapt branding across in-store and digital channels, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Kroger, etc.
• Participate in creative reviews and incorporate feedback to ensure quality.
• Stay current on trends, tools, and best practices, including AI in design workflows.

Skills

Creative concepting

Retail & digital marketing

Brand standards

Communication & collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AI design tools

Job description

Harvest Group was founded with the vision to create a workplace that celebrates and supports the whole person.

We want you to keep being you…just working with us.

Life is flexible, work should be too.

We love being together at the office but we know that productivity looks different for everyone. We encourage a culture of flexible work and take work/life balance seriously.

Benefits for everyone.

We are proud to offer a full benefits package designed to support our people in every stage of life.

• 401k contributions
• 22 days of PTO
• 12 holidays
• pet insurance
• and more.

We like each other.

From company-wide events to sub-team outings, we take the time to connect outside of the office. Picnics, pickleball, escape rooms, happy hours, you name it.

Our Values

What does being a values led culture really mean? Our values are not a set it and forget it bunch of words to check the box. We have many practical ways we weave our values into the fabric of our daily life at Harvest, including our annual values awards and quarterly values team meeting where we share tangible stories of our teammates living out our values in their personal and professional lives. We live and breathe our values in the way we serve our clients and our people.

I’m a people person, and the people I get to engage with here at HG are top notch. My co-workers, the brands we represent, and our retailer contacts are outstanding.

Meredith Sr. National Account manager

The secret recipe of Harvest is the culture, it is a place where you feel valued and cared for. Being surrounded by great people who help you grow and be a better person, is a blessing!

Mahmoud People & Culture

It's special to work at a place that values you not just for what you can contribute but for who you actually are. As a mom, my priority is my family & I truly feel that Harvest wants me to keep it that way, all while supporting me to do my best work.

The people at Harvest are humble, honest, authentic, caring, fun and lead by example every day. How can you not love a company that loves you, invests in you, and believes in you?

My team is passionate, competitive, smart and cares about each other deeply as well as serving our clients well and delivering awesome results.

I’m a people person, and the people I get to engage with here at HG are top notch. My co-workers, the brands we represent, and our retailer contacts are outstanding.

Meredith Sr. National Account manager

The secret recipe of Harvest is the culture, it is a place where you feel valued and cared for. Being surrounded by great people who help you grow and be a better person, is a blessing!

Mahmoud People & Culture

It's special to work at a place that values you not just for what you can contribute but for who you actually are. As a mom, my priority is my family & I truly feel that Harvest wants me to keep it that way, all while supporting me to do my best work.

The people at Harvest are humble, honest, authentic, caring, fun and lead by example every day. How can you not love a company that loves you, invests in you, and believes in you?

My team is passionate, competitive, smart and cares about each other deeply as well as serving our clients well and delivering awesome results.

I’m a people person, and the people I get to engage with here at HG are top notch. My co-workers, the brands we represent, and our retailer contacts are outstanding.

Meredith Sr. National Account manager

Every year, the Harvest Group team comes together for Big Meeting—three days of connection, collaboration, and vision-casting. From strategic sessions to beloved traditions like the Harvest Group Band, karaoke, and our Values Dinner, it’s where we celebrate what makes our culture special and the people who bring it to life.

Position:Art Director

Location: Rogers, AR

Job Id:593

# of Openings:1

Harvest Group is an integrated commerce agency that helps high-growth consumer brands win in today's complex retail landscape. Since 2006, we've partnered with some of the world's most recognized brands to navigate the intersection of in-store and digital commerce, retail media, and social platforms across leading retailers including Walmart, Sam's Club, Target, Amazon, Costco, and Kroger.

What sets Harvest Group apart is our connected approach. By aligning strategy, execution, and insights across every stage of the retail journey—and powering that work through our proprietary technology platform—we help brands create sustainable growth in an increasingly dynamic marketplace.

But our success starts with our people.

At Harvest Group, our culture and values shape how we work, serve our clients, and support one another. We believe in building meaningful relationships, pursuing excellence with humility, and creating an environment where talented individuals can do their best work while continuing to grow professionally and personally.

Our commitment to our people has earned recognition as one of the nation's best workplaces, including:

• Inc. Best Places to Work (2025, 2026)
• Great Place to Work Certified (2024)
• Fortune Best Workplaces for Women (2024)
• Fortune Best Medium Workplaces (2024)
• Fortune Best Consulting & Professional Services Workplaces (2024)
• Business Intelligence Group Best Places to Work (2023)

Our Values

• Integrity – Doing what is right in all things
• Relationship – Pursuing depth, trust, and collaboration
• Service – Laboring for others with humility and care
• Excellence – Delivering extraordinary performance and results with humility
• Journey – Embracing our past and planning for our future with faith

Description

As part of the Creative team, the Art Director is responsible for concepting, designing, and executing high-quality creative solutions for Harvest Group’s clients. This role partners closely with designers, copywriters, and client teams—locally, remotely, and overseas—to deliver compelling, commerce-driven marketing materials across retail and digital channels.

The Art Director plays a highly hands-on role in creative execution, contributing to creative problem-solving while ensuring work aligns with established creative direction, brand standards, and retailer requirements.

This role is based in Rogers, AR. If you are applying but do not currently reside in Northwest Arkansas, please note that relocation will not be covered by Harvest Group.

Responsibilities

• Concept, design, and execute creative assets that align with brand strategy, shopper marketing best practices, and retailer standards.
• Collaborate closely with members of the Creative team to interpret creative direction and translate it into effective, high-quality deliverables.
• Partner with designers, copywriters, and client teams to deliver work that meets creative, brand, and business objectives.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• Adapt established branding and concepts across in-store and digital channels, including media, product display pages, signage, and display renders.
• Execute design within retailer-specific templates and guidelines, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Kroger, etc.
• Participate in creative reviews, incorporating feedback and ensuring final deliverables meet quality and consistency standards.
• Stay current on creative, retail, and digital trends, tools, and best practices, including the thoughtful use of AI in design workflows.

Requirements

• 6–8+ years of experience in the marketing or creative industry, with a strong focus on shopper and digital marketing.
• Proven experience concepting and executing creative across retail and digital channels.
• Strong understanding and application of creative strategy and brand standards.
• Deep retailer knowledge and experience, particularly Walmart, Amazon, Target, and Kroger.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while keeping key stakeholders informed.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite and comfort incorporating AI tools into design processes.

Our heart at Harvest is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusivity, authenticity, mutual respect, professionalism, and growth. Harvest Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Harvest Group will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Harvest Group does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), military service and/or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.