Art Director

Gratsy LLC•Bentonville, AR

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

As Art Director at Gratsy, you'll be responsible for executing high-quality visual design and production-ready assets for our experiential marketing campaigns. This role brings creative concepts to life through strong layout, typography, and visual storytelling across physical, digital, and presentation-based mediums. Our Art Directors are hands-on creative executors who collaborate cross-functionally, contribute to concept development, and own the creation and quality of production files. You'll operate independently, meet deadlines, and deliver consistently strong work aligned to client brand standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required, associates or bachelors degree preferred.
2+ years of professional experience in a similar role at an agency or experiential marketing firm
Portfolio required
Strong conceptual thinking and design execution
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
PowerPoint proficiency for client-facing decks
Strong attention to detail and time management
Clear communication and openness to feedback without ego
A valid driver's license and the ability to be covered under the Gratsy's insurance policy are required

Nice To Haves

Shopper marketing or experiential design experience preferred
Exposure to 3D rendering software (preferably Blender), AI software, and other emerging creative tools

Responsibilities

Translate creative briefs into thoughtful, brand-aligned design solutions
Contribute ideas during brainstorms and kickoff meetings
Develop concepts from initial idea through final execution that meet experiential goals
Design files that are accurate, press-ready, and require minimal revisions across multiple mediums including: Event signage and environmental graphics, Packaging and promotional materials, Social and digital assets, Presentation decks and pitch materials
Build production-ready files with correct specs, versioning, and handoff
Research client brands and understand visual systems and guidelines
Apply brand standards consistently across all deliverables
Adapt designs appropriately for different retailers, environments, and audiences
Partner with Copy, Client Services, Events, Talent, and Operations ensuring creative work supports timelines and cross-functional needs
Participate in kickoff meetings and creative reviews
Incorporate feedback professionally and efficiently
Maintain a high bar of expectations for layout, typography, color, and composition
Proof all work prior to delivery to ensure creative output meets Gratsy's quality standards
Stay aware of design trends and experiential innovations
Exhibit exemplary alignment with our core values, mission, and vision here at Gratsy.
Comply with all company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.