Graphic Designer

Join our team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brand: Osprey. 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: Graphic Designer

Department: Creative

Work Location: Cortez, CO

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:

Osprey’s in-house Graphic Design position is part of the Creative Team and works in conjunction with the creative, marketing and sales teams to create compelling marketing and communication assets in keeping with the Osprey brand guidelines. Core responsibilities include management and execution of assigned design projects, creative collaboration with creative and marketing teams, management of creative assets and resources ensuring proper file naming and hygiene as well as the design of sales and marketing materials to support both wholesale and direct e-commerce business needs as well as engaging social media assets. The nature of this role may vary from lead designer on a project to production assistance for others.

Graphic Design:

• Responsible for execution of creative strategies for digital, print, social and physical mediums – ensuring all are executed within existing brand and campaign guidelines

• Manage various creative projects from start to finish, delivering engaging assets on deadline and within budget

• Collaborate with Creative and Marketing Teams to provide creative design solutions, ensuring brand consistency, across all assets and platforms including email and social media, internal presentation templates, packaging and on-product materials, website, trade show booth, owner’s manuals and other print/digital assets

• Responsible for creating and managing information design marketing and sales materials such as workbook, product guides, owner’s manuals, etc.

• Support design team with assistance on conceptual campaigns (print, web, social media, video, etc.)

• Collaborate with Creative and Marketing Teams to determine creative strategies

• May play collaborative role with Creative, Product Marketing and Product Teams to develop art direction for studio and lifestyle photoshoots

Digital Design:

• Understands and applies file format and naming set-up for digital web and social media production

• Stays up to date on UI/UX best practices for website and social creative tactics

• Optimize product images for website

• Works with Web Developer to A/B test designs, layouts, images on site, in digital ads and email

• Collaborate with social media team to design engaging content that supports social media goals and strategies

Print Production Management:

• Understands and applies file format and set-up for digital and print production

• Oversees file delivery to vendors/printers

• Press checks and quality control of print/web/tradeshow production

• Collaborate with Marketing Team on print ad calendar – ensuring on-time delivery of print ad materials

Creative Asset/Resource Management:

• Collaborates with the Project Manager to manage workload prioritization and delivery

• Set-up file organization structure for creative assets: graphic design production files, photography/video files, product images etc.

• Collaborates with the Marketing and IT Teams to provide up-to-date digital asset management tools

• Collaborates with the Creative/Web teams and/or contractors to supply creative guidance for web development and design

• Works with web team / contractors to supply on-going creative assets needed for websites (i.e., product images, photography etc.)

• Collaborate with in-house photographer to select photography/photographers

• Coordination with translators, proofreaders, print vendors, photographers and additional creative contractors/freelancers.

In-House Photo/Video Production:

• Support product and lifestyle photography efforts, including occasional post processing and color correcting

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Strong organizational and timeline skills

• Ability to work independently and within a team

• Flexible, deadline-oriented, handles project-based criticism well.

• Able to plan, concept and finalize projects on time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or visual communication

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a graphic design, advertising, or marketing environment

• Expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and email skills

• Strong understanding of prepress and printing processes and terms

• Maintains current knowledge of industry trends (outdoor and design)

• Knowledge of photography and postproduction

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualification:

• Fine art skills, web design and multimedia design experience

• Outdoor recreational experience

In Colorado, the standard base pay range for this role is $51,000 – $70,000.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to Colorado and may not be applicable to other locations. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.  

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, thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds.  All 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.  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, Revlon, and Olive & June – 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.