Responsibilities

• Lead design strategy and guardianship within the Enterprise Oral Care Category, with a heavy concentration on packaging design systems, execution and sustained activation for Global and Divisional brands in OC.
• Collaborate closely with the EOC Marketing team and Divisions to align global design strategy with brand guidelines while adapting to local market needs.
• Drive design excellence standards with internal and external agency partners, starting with packaging and expanding to brand experience and activation.
• Champion Colgate’s Design vision, approach, systems and guardianship.
• Lead or participate in design-centered thought leadership.
• Collaborate with cross functional partners to develop Design Briefs and Project Planning.
• Build relationships to influence regional marketing and business leaders to elevate design impact.
• Resource management across internal and external creative partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Design or related field
• 10+ years professional experience in design, primarily within a Consumer Product Goods sector on Global brands, brand or related creative industry

Preferred

• Working knowledge of necessary software applications and platforms
• Deep understanding of global brand design systems (brand equity, architecture, visual assets, guardianship)
• Able to effectively and calmly navigate organizational dynamics, remove barriers to enable success, while building relationships that position design as a strategic partner
• Effective ability to lead and orchestrate multiple assignments at one time
• Strong communication and influence skills across differing cultural backgrounds
• Balances Global hard points while delivering for local relevance
• AI workflow experience a plus

Benefits

• Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements.
• Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year).
• Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.
• Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.