Head of Arts & Culture

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.

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.

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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 stadards, and retailer requirements.

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

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.

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.

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.

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