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nJob Number # - New York, New York, United States
nWho We Are
nColgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
nJoin Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
nAs the Head of Brand Design & Experience for the Enterprise Oral Care category, you will architect, scale, and champion end-to-end brand identity systems across all global consumer touchpoints, bridging digital, physical, packaging, and retail environments. Partnering closely with executive business leaders and regional marketing teams, you will convert complex commercial objectives into transformative, iconic design strategies that build brand equity, accelerate business growth, and define the future of Colgate-Palmolive’s global portfolio.
nKey responsibilities:
nnnStrategic Brand Architecture & Design Systems
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nnBuild and maintain end-to-end brand design systems.
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nnProvide iconic, market-differentiating design solutions.
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nnImplement scalable, multi-brand design frameworks cross-regionally to optimize resources and enhance quality.
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nnTailor global design systems to deliver category-defining brand experiences.
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nnEstablish design as a measurable, strategic asset for the business.
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nnGlobal Strategy, Vision & Business Impact
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nnDirect global brand strategy and experience execution.
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nnConvert business goals into unified experience strategies that drive engagement and brand loyalty.
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nnPresent forward-thinking design visions to executive leadership.
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nnPosition visualization as a core driver of strategic decision-making.
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nnNavigate complex global stakeholder dynamics to align efforts and secure buy-in for key initiatives.
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nnLeadership, Team Development & Culture
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nnLead the team and foster organizational design capabilities.
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nnGuide the Brand Design team and align cross-functional partners around design strategy.
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nnDevelop talent, inspire team excellence, and retain top talent by establishing environments built on trust and innovation.
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nnDrive business transformation by expanding design team capabilities and constructing systems that eliminate obstacles to innovation.
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nnSteer teams through complexity with adaptability and courageous leadership.
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nnDeliver sustainable impact by investing in people and fostering a culture of continuous learning
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nnChampion Colgate-Palmolive’s Design vision, approach, systems, and governance for your category
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nnLead and participate in elevated design dialogue across the organization.
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nnCollaborate with cross-functional business partners to develop briefs and project plans.
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nnBuild strategic relationships to influence regional marketing and business leaders, elevating the overall impact and role of design
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nnOversee design project timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
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nnManage end-to-end creative resources, including photographers, illustrators, internal design teams, and external production partners.
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n nRequired Qualifications:
nnnDesign College Degree
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nn15 years professional experience in design, brand or related creative industry
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nnProven track record of strong team/people leadership with an ability to inspire others to action and influence across functions and levels, including senior leadership.
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nnWorking knowledge of necessary software applications and platforms
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n nPreferred Qualifications:
nnnDigital design experience very welcome
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nnHands-on packaging design skills
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nnOmni Channel experience
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nnDeep understanding of great brand design systems (brand equity, architecture, visual assets, governance)
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n nCompensation and Benefits
nSalary Range $250,000- $275,000 USD
nPay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
nBenefits: 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.
nOur Commitment to Inclusion
nOur journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
nEqual Opportunity Employer
nColgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
nReasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form ( should you require accommodation.
nFor additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here ( .
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