Associate Director, Graphic Design - Hydro Flask

Our Home & Outdoor division is united by thoughtful design and lasting quality. From kitchens to campsites, we provide consumers with premium, innovative products for life -- in and out of the home. This business unit includes our OXO, Osprey, and Hydro Flask brands, and this role may support one or more of these brands.

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Position: Associate Director, Graphic Design, HF

Department: Marketing

Work Location: Bend, OR, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

What you will be doing:

We are seeking an Associate Design Director to help shape and elevate our brand across physical, digital, retail, and campaign touchpoints. This position will work within multiple areas, playing an essential role in the creative look and feel of our marketing efforts through design and art direction that supports the brand. This role combines exceptional design craft with strategic thinking, translating brand vision into compelling visual storytelling that resonates with consumers globally.

The ideal candidate is deeply passionate about culture, sports, music, fashion, and design, with the ability to create work that is both creatively ambitious and commercially effective. They thrive in collaborative environments, can lead projects independently, and bring a strong point of view while remaining open to feedback and iteration.

The ideal candidate is an effective communicator and engaged listener who approaches challenges with a positive, solution-driven perspective. They lead by example, actively supporting and elevating those around them to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Creative Concepting & Design Leadership

• Lead internal concepting and design in order to deliver engaging, on-brand marketing assets (digital/print/photo/video/experience).

• Lead design projects from concept through final execution, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship at every stage.

• Translate consumer insights, cultural trends, and business objectives into compelling creative solutions.

• Work with internal teams (marketing, eComm, Retail, Product, Tradeshow, Social Media) to concept and create engaging and on-brand marketing collateral.

• Lead internal ideation meetings.

• Work with outside agencies to shape stories and maintain brand consistency.

• Collaborate with third party vendors to concept and complete creative marketing assets.

• Work closely with production designer to achieve on-time project delivery and efficiency.

• Attend weekly internal project meetings and maintain status report tracking for all deliverables.

Brand Management

• Ensure that creative adheres to brand guidelines.

• Lead brand-appropriate design for all internal projects.

Production Design Support

• Assist with production design, as needed.

• Recommend brand asset updates and usage guidelines.

• File System management.

Production Assistance

• Support production of digital and print creative assets.

• Assist with vendor selection, production processes and proofing/press checks (on-site assistance, as needed).

• Engage with vendors to concept and fulfill creative project requests.

Mentor Junior Designers

• Contribute to a culture of creative excellence.

• Review design work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communications, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• 10+ years of professional graphic design experience at an agency or in-house creative team.

• Exceptional portfolio demonstrates strong conceptual thinking and visual execution.

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).

• Proficiency in Figma.

• Experience designing across multiple mediums including digital, print, retail, environmental graphics, packaging, and social content.

• Strong understanding of typography, composition, color, and visual storytelling.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Strong understanding of typography, composition, color, and visual storytelling.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with global consumer brands.

• Consumer-facing product brand and/or lifestyle brand experience.

• Motion design, After Effects, or 3D visualization skills.

• Background in Apparel, footwear, consumer products, sports, lifestyle, or fashion brands.

• Understanding of retail environments and experiential design.

• Knowledge of production processes across print, packaging, and environmental graphics.

• Passion for sport, culture, fashion, music, and emerging creative trends.

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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Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a leading global consumer products company with operations across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Our portfolio includes trusted brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rank among the top brands in their consumer goods categories.

We grow and strengthen our brands through innovation, operational excellence, and a collaborative culture focused on delivering exceptional products and experiences for consumers worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Management reserves the right to modify the duties and responsibilities of the position at any time.