Associate Art Director

Key Responsibilities

• Vision Collaboration
• Partner closely with the Creative Director to evolve and execute the brand’s visual identity and creative strategy.
• Help maintain a consistent visual language across campaigns, content, and channels.
• Multimedia Art Direction
• Lead the creative direction and aesthetic development for a variety of content types, including:
• Stills
• - Direct photography shoots and oversee visual composition, styling, and retouching.
• - Ensure all imagery meets a high standard of craft and brand consistency.
• Social Content
• - Create and curate engaging, platform-specific content including reels, stories, and static assets.
• - Develop visually compelling content that drives engagement and brand awareness.
• Video Content
• - Art direct video shoots and collaborate with videographers, editors, and motion designers.
• - Develop storyboards and visual treatments to support cohesive storytelling.
• Concept Development
• Create and present original visual concepts that effectively communicate brand messaging and resonate with target audiences.
• Translate strategic insights into impactful “360-campaign” creative ideas.
• Hands-On Visualization
• Produce high-fidelity mockups, layouts, mood boards, and digital sketches during concept and production phases.
• Quickly visualize ideas during brainstorming and creative development sessions.
• Production Leadership
• Oversee projects from concept through final delivery.
• Direct photographers, videographers, editors, and freelancers to ensure high-quality execution.
• Team Mentorship
• Provide clear and actionable feedback to junior designers and freelance creatives.
• Help elevate the quality of work across the broader creative team.
• Adaptability & Problem Solving
• Respond effectively to feedback and changing priorities.
• Work efficiently within production schedules and tight deadlines while maintaining creative excellence.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong portfolio showcasing produced photo, video, social, and campaign work.
• Proven ability to develop insight-driven creative concepts and execute “360-campaign” ideas.
• Strong experience art directing photo and video shoots.
• Ability to create shoot decks, storyboards, mood boards, and high-fidelity visual presentations.
• Strong sketching and visualization skills for brainstorming and concept development.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with Figma and modern AI-assisted design tools.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate and defend creative decisions.
• Comfortable collaborating cross-functionally with brand managers, marketers, copywriters, production teams, and stakeholders.

Additional Strengths

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines while maintaining a unified creative vision.
• Highly adaptable with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
• 401k package with employer matching
• Paid Time Off
• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Full indoor basketball/volleyball court
• Fully equipped fitness center (cardio, weights, functional fitness area, lockers and showers, etc.)
• Yoga studio
• Meditation/Nap room
• And much more!

About the Role

Trove Brands is a privately-held house of brands including BlenderBottle®, Owala®, Whiskware®, and Eco-Brite®. Our patented and best-selling products are designed to simplify and improve everyday life with leading-edge innovation, incomparable quality, and aspirational style.