Associate Art Director - Motion at Helen of Troy | Boston, MA | $112K/yr – $126K/yr

Helen of Troy

Associate Art Director - Motion

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

$112K/yr – $126K/yrMid Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive motion design leadership across campaigns and on-brand video content, owning concepting, assets, and end-to-end workflow.

Must-have: 6+ years in motion design and art direction leadership.
Standout: Direct shoots and build motion systems for multi-format content.
Standout: Proficient in After Effects, Premiere, and end-to-end asset workflows.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead motion concepting and visual development for campaigns and always on content
Build motion design systems, including type in motion, transitions, overlays, supers, and end cards
Create storyboards, shot lists, animatics, and concise director briefs
Direct and co direct shoots, including studio, macro and texture, product talent, and UGC guided content
Edit and animate content for multiple versions and placements, including 9:16, 1:1, 4:5, and 16:9
Partner with sound design to elevate rhythm, voiceover, and mix for platform norms
Provide hands on art direction across video, motion graphics, and social first content
Review and approve motion creative for brand consistency, clarity, and performance
Mentor designers and editors on motion principles and platform best practices
Collaborate with Brand Marketing and Social on hooks, storytelling arcs, and posting strategies

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
6+ years in motion design and editing with demonstrated art direction leadership
Portfolio that showcases beauty or lifestyle motion work and social first storytelling
Experience using Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, Photoshop, Illustrator and Figma
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred

Degree in Motion Design, Film, Graphic Design, or related field
Experience using Cinema 4D or Blender, Lightroom, DaVinci Resolve, emerging technologies and Asana

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.

Helen of Troy

Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) is a leading global consumer products company.What started as one brand, has grown into a portfolio of world-class brands, eachbringing quality and reliability to their respective industries. At Helen of Troy we bring 55+ years of experience to consumers looking for the best Home & Outdoor and Beauty & Wellness products.And we continue to grow thanks to our dedicated associates who bring their industry expertise, unique experiences, and shared values to Helen of Troy. Joining our family of brands, you’ll have the opportunity to excel in an environment that encourages personal growth and collective success.Bring your ambition to Helen of Troy and we’ll set you on an exciting career path.

Founded in 1968

El Paso, Texas, USA

2.3K employees (329 in marketing)

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