Associate Creative Director
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Join our Creative team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.

Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

Position: Associate Creative Director

Department: Creative for all of Beauty

Work Location: Boston, MA, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: Helen of Troy associates enjoy the advantages and flexibility of a hybrid working model, allowing for in office 3 days minimum, and remote 2 days. Any changes to this working model would be communicated accordingly.

What you will be doing:

Conceptualizes, plans, and crafts creative concepts and approaches that align with a target audience. Participates in marketing and production meetings to determine needs and develop design strategies from concept to completion. Assists and develops creative projects, working with specifications, budget constraints, scheduling requirements, reviewing, and approving proofs of printed materials in a timely manner.

Develops creative concepts and approaches that will appeal to a target audience by using trend reports, color theories, artistic skill/talent, typography, aesthetic appeal, design objectives, photography, illustration, and other elements that require an artistic approach.

• Participates in marketing and design meetings to determine needs and develop strategies to achieve a focused creative approach.
  
• Coordinates with resources necessary to optimally complete projects based on sales and marketing and corporate directives.
  
• Helps in supervising artistic approaches developed by staff members specific to the overall objectives set forth by marketing.
  
• Identifies design trends, technologies, applications, graphic approach, illustration, pre- production art, desktop publishing, desktop video, pre-press, image retouching, packaging support materials, trends, and fine art approach.
  
• Provides technical advice and mentorship with associates, copywriters, marketing, and/or printing representatives on design and technical graphics issues.
  
• Assists photoshoots by providing creative feedback to Designers.
  
• Works closely with Project Managers to ensure projects adhere to predetermined schedules and parameters and communicates changes in scope of project or deviation from schedule.
  
• Receives very little direction and participates in independent creative work.
  
• Provides mentorship to direct report(s). Leads by example by being a "hands-on" creative.
  
• Helps to promote a culture of creativity, excellence, accountability, and results.
  

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Experience in the Beauty industry
  
• Proven experience managing and leading a large team of graphic designers is essential
  
• Strong experience developing storyboards and assisting in video shoots and is essential, along with a solid understanding of digital channels for eCommerce
  
• Seasoned Design skills including drawing, sketching, artistic vision, fine art knowledge, layout design, printing processes, typography, color theories, research strategies, illustration, pre-production, pre-press, image retouching
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  
• Excellent management, project management, teamwork, multi-tasking, and time management skills
  
• Excellent organizational skills and presentation skills
  
• Excellent teamwork skills
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
  
• 7+ years' experience in Graphic Design, Package Design, Ecommerce channels, and experience in the Beauty Industry
  
• Strong knowledge of graphic software programs, such as Adobe Creative Suite, consumer products experience and/or strong knowledge of packaging and print production
  
• Extensive knowledge with Design Direction, Microsoft office and Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
  
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
  

Benefits: Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

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For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com . You can also find us on LinkedIn , and Glassdoor .

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture, and background. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any protected basis.

We will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000.

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon - many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.

At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.

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