Role Description Kroger is seeking a strong User Experience Interaction Designer specifically with Advertising/Brand/Creative experience to support the Precision Marketing teams. Their end goal is to make advertising spots come to life, utilizing the experience for the advertising platforms. We are seeking a Level 12 Advertising Experience Designer (Contract) to support the rapid integration of Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) into our digital customer experience. KPM is a critical business driver, and this role will focus on execution and acceleration—translating advertising and monetization goals into scalable, customer-first design solutions. This designer will partner closely with Product, Monetization, and Design to ensure advertising is embedded seamlessly into the experience, enabling both customer value and business growth. Qualifications - 5+ years in product design, UX, or digital experience design - Demonstrated ability to translate business goals into user-centered solutions - Strong foundation in: - Interaction design - Visual hierarchy - Conversion-oriented design - Experience working in cross-functional product environments - (Preferred) Experience with digital advertising ecosystems, including: - Google Ads / DV360 / Ad Manager - Amazon Advertising - Retail media networks - Familiarity with: - Sponsored products, display ads, native advertising - Auction-based systems and ad serving logic Requirements - Proven impact on customer engagement in advertising or monetization experiences - Experience designing revenue-driving or conversion-focused features - Background in agency or brand advertising environments Key Responsibilities - Design Customer-First Advertising Experiences - Design advertising experiences that are intuitive, relevant, and integrated into the customer experience - Ensure ads support discovery, decision-making, and conversion - Reframe advertising as part of the end-to-end customer journey, not an interruption - Ensure all new and existing experiences can accommodate monetization opportunities - Design for Scale & Commercial Viability - Create repeatable, standardized ad components (not one-off solutions) - Design for relevancy at scale, not static placements - Ensure formats are: - Sellable to brands - Buildable at scale - Consistent across surfaces - Partner with monetization teams to align design outputs with commercial strategy Summary Notes - Supports Kroger’s marketing team and advertising monetization strategy. - Focus on: - Bringing ads to life within the digital experience - Working with reusable components - Translating marketing needs into design (e.g., ad imagery, promotional assets) - Needs someone with: - Agency background - Marketing/brand design experience - Retail experience - Google Ads experience is a plus Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Cincinnati, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $73.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.