Senior Art Director Jobs in Kansas
Senior Art Director jobs in Kansas are open across Overland Park, Olathe, and Lenexa and other Kansas metros, with employers like Garmin, Kiewit Corporation, and Kiewit hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Ace Retail Group
Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema’s Ace, Outer Banks Ace, Dennis Company, and Breed & Company. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG’s origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork.
General Job Summary
Ace Retail Group is seeking a highly capable, business-minded attorney to serve as Director, Legal & Real Estate—a critical leadership role at the center of the Company’s growth strategy. This leader will own all legal advising and activity across the enterprise while also driving and executing the Company’s real estate strategy and new store growth. Acting as the Company’s primary legal advisor and a key strategic partner to the President and executive team, this role blends legal expertise with commercial acumen and deal execution. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney who wants to move beyond traditional legal work and directly shape the growth trajectory of a multi-state retail platform.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Enterprise Legal Leadership
- Serve as the Company’s primary in-house counsel, advising on all legal matters including contracts, real estate, compliance, employment, and corporate governance
- Lead and develop the legal function, including oversight of the Director of Legal Services and internal team
- Draft, negotiate, and structure complex commercial agreements and strategic transactions
- Manage all external counsel relationships, ensuring efficient, high-quality legal support
- Own enterprise risk management, compliance, and legal strategy
Real Estate Strategy & Growth
- Own the Company’s real estate function end-to-end, including leadership of the Director of Real Estate
- Lead new store growth strategy, including market prioritization, site selection, and pipeline development
- Structure and negotiate retail leases, acquisitions, renewals, and dispositions
- Partner closely with operations and finance to optimize the real estate portfolio and capital deployment
- Drive a disciplined, data-informed approach to expanding store count across the United States
Executive Leadership & Business Partnership
- Act as a trusted advisor to the President and executive team, influencing key strategic decisions
- Provide clear, practical, and commercially grounded legal guidance that enables the business to move quickly and confidently
- Balance risk management with growth, ensuring legal oversight accelerates—not inhibits—execution
- Play a visible leadership role in shaping Company strategy and performance
Other Essential Requirements
Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others:
- WINNING – In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun. At Ace, we win through people- our strength is being helpful.
- EXCELLENCE – Excellence honors God and inspires people. We aspire to be the best, to continuously improve and to inspire others by giving the team our very best.
- LOVE – Love the people, love the work and love the results.
- INTEGRITY – For Ace to win, we need to be able to trust each other. And trust will require us to be honest, reliable, caring, of high character and of unquestioned ethics.
- GRATITUDE – We recognize that we are blessed to be in the business of serving others.
- HUMILITY – We strive for greatness with a humble, modest and respectful attitude.
- TEAMWORK – We will fight the natural tendency for control and credit in favor of collaboration and mutual success, recognizing that…Together, we are Ace.
Minimum Qualifications, Requirements and Skills
- Juris Doctor (JD) with active bar admission
- 8–15+ years of legal experience, including a combination of law firm and in-house experience (preferred)
- Demonstrated experience in commercial real estate and multi-location retail environments
- Proven track record advising on broad business risk, including contracts, employment, regulatory, and operational matters
- Elite negotiator with a strong deal-making mindset
- Deep business acumen with the ability to connect legal decisions to financial outcomes
- Ability to operate strategically while executing at a high level day-to-day
- Strong leadership presence with confidence working alongside executive teams
- High ownership mentality—comfortable being accountable for outcomes across legal and real estate
Compensation Details
$150,000-$170,000 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Retail Group is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.
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Senior Art Director Job Market in Kansas
A snapshot from current Kansas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Garmin46

- Kiewit Corporation14

- Kiewit13

- CVS Health10

- T-Mobile10

Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing61
- Consulting & Professional Services48
- Technology & Software36
- Energy29
- Healthcare & Medical Services26
What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior art director jobs across Kansas.
- 7 or more years of art direction experience across campaigns or brand projects
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior designers and art directors
- Strong conceptual and campaign ideation skills with a compelling portfolio
- Experience collaborating with copywriters, creative directors, and cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with motion design tools such as After Effects or comparable software
Senior Art Director Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior art director jobs are there in Kansas?
There are 316+ senior art director openings in Kansas on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Overland Park, Olathe, and Lenexa. New positions post regularly as employers across Kansas hire.
How much do senior art directors make in Kansas?
Senior art directors in Kansas earn a median of about $60,460 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,350 for the lowest 10% to over $121,470 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Kansas cities have the most senior art director jobs?
Overland Park, Olathe, and Lenexa have the most senior art director openings in Kansas right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire senior art directors in Kansas?
Employers hiring senior art directors in Kansas include Garmin, Kiewit Corporation, and Kiewit, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior art director jobs in Kansas?
Yes. About 22% of senior art director openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Kansas metros.
How do I apply for senior art director jobs in Kansas?
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