Associate Art Director

Trove Brands • Lehi, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Trove Brands is seeking a highly creative and strategic Associate Art Director to partner with the Creative Director. This role involves translating high-level creative vision into compelling visual executions across all platforms, leading art direction for still photography, social content, and video. The ideal candidate is a conceptual thinker and skilled visual storyteller who can develop and execute "big ideas" with polished design. The company culture is passionate, entrepreneurial, and energetic, valuing innovation through collaboration and fostering community through team-building activities and celebrations.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in a creative agency or fast-paced in-house creative environment.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead the creative direction and aesthetic development for content types including stills, social content, and video.
• Direct photography shoots and oversee visual composition, styling, and retouching.
• Create and curate engaging, platform-specific social content.
• Art direct video shoots and collaborate with videographers, editors, and motion designers.
• Create and present original visual concepts that effectively communicate brand messaging.
• Translate strategic insights into impactful "360-campaign" creative ideas.
• Produce high-fidelity mockups, layouts, mood boards, and digital sketches.
• Quickly visualize ideas during brainstorming and creative development sessions.
• Oversee projects from concept through final delivery.
• Direct photographers, videographers, editors, and freelancers to ensure high-quality execution.
• Provide clear and actionable feedback to junior designers and freelance creatives.
• Help elevate the quality of work across the broader creative team.
• Respond effectively to feedback and changing priorities.
• Work efficiently within production schedules and tight deadlines while maintaining creative excellence.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed