Creative Designter

Job Title: Creative Designer with AI experience

Company Overview:
At Legacy Cooperative, we serve Nebraska’s Panhandle through a unique combination of grocery stores, gas stations, home and ag energy services, and grain operations. We are a vital part of everyday life in our rural communities—and we’re ready to modernize the way our retail brand looks, feels, and connects with people.

With the retail division entering an exciting transformation, we’re looking for a standout creative professional to elevate our brand identity across in-store, digital, social, and video channels.

This role is IN PERSON at least 3 days a week - applicant must live in or around SCOTTSBLUFF, NEBRASKA.

Job Overview:
We’re hiring a high-level AI Creative Designer to lead the full creative vision for Legacy Cooperative’s retail division—and for the right candidate, this is that rare opportunity: a blank canvas to build and direct the visual identity for a multichannel retail brand from the ground up.

Have you ever dreamed of being the creative force behind a brand that stands out like YETI, Magnolia, Buc-ee’s, Liquid Death, Wendy’s Twitter, Duolingo, or Glossier—where bold personality, emotional resonance, and consistency make customers feel something? This is that kind of role.

You won’t just execute assets—you’ll set the creative tone for in-store experiences, paid social ads, YouTube campaigns, billboards, radio, packaging, and more. You’ll help define what Legacy looks, feels, and sounds like across channels—and you’ll help build the creative team around that vision.

This is your chance to be the creative north star for a company ready to reinvent its retail presence and bring modern storytelling to rural communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation and refinement of retail brand identities across stores, gas stations, and loyalty-driven programs
• Design campaign assets for in-store signage, print, digital, social, and short-form video
• Collaborate with retail, marketing, and leadership teams to align creative with business goals
• Edit and produce videos using tools like CapCut, Premiere, or similar for internal promotions and customer campaigns
• Integrate AI tools (Midjourney, Runway, ChatGPT, etc.) to extend ideation and streamline workflows—while maintaining high visual standards
• Use Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, and Figma to craft polished, on-brand assets across formats
• Develop presentation decks and creative toolkits that bring strategic ideas to life
• Maintain a strong sense of visual consistency, storytelling, and creative innovation
• Mentor junior creatives or collaborate with agencies or contractors as needed

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in design, art direction, or creative leadership—preferably in retail, grocery, CPG, or convenience environments
• Deep fluency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, and Canva
• Strong working knowledge of AI creative tools such as Midjourney, DALL·E, Runway, and ChatGPT
• Video editing experience using CapCut, Adobe Premiere, or similar tools
• Demonstrated ability to build a brand from scratch or lead a rebrand initiative
• Strong portfolio featuring a wide range of non-AI creative work, especially in print, digital, and retail spaces.
• Thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, delivering high-quality creative on quick turnarounds without sacrificing detail or brand consistency.
• Possess a deep understanding of both traditional and digital design, with an exceptional eye for detail and superior production skills.
• The successful applicant must have an impressive portfolio demonstrating relevant work experience, and an applied knowledge of typography, layout, and color theory.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Positive, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset
• Must be available on-site in Scottsbluff at least 3 days per week

Bonus Points For:

• Experience in grocery, fuel/convenience, or fast-paced retail settings
• Familiarity with in-store marketing campaigns, customer experience design, or regional promotions
• Insight into rural consumer behavior or regional brand positioning

Portfolio Requirement:
All applicants must include a portfolio demonstrating a strong range of non-AI visual work—such as campaign design, print layouts, signage, video, or brand identity. Applications without a portfolio will not be reviewed.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Hybrid work model (3 days in-office preferred; remote possible for top-tier candidates).
• Monthly Internet Stipend
• 401(k) with employer match
• Pension Plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Company laptop and the tools you need to succeed
• Creative ownership with the chance to build something from the ground up
• A key seat at the table as we redefine the visual future of retail in rural America

If you’re a highly creative designer with sharp instincts, brand vision, and the drive to bring it all together through AI-enhanced workflows and timeless design principles—we’d love to see your work.
Send resume and link to or access to portfolio to humanresrouces@legacycoop.com to apply!