Head of Global Brand Design & Experience EOC

Colgate-Palmolive; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive invites a senior design leader to helm the Brand Design & Experience for the Enterprise Oral Care category in New York. You will architect, scale, and champion end-to-end brand identity across global touchpoints—bridging digital, packaging, and retail.

You’ll partner with executives and regional teams to convert business goals into iconic design strategies that build equity and accelerate growth.

Qualifications

• 15 years of professional experience in design, brand or related creative industry.
• Design College Degree required.
• Proven track record of strong team/people leadership across functions and levels.

Responsibilities

• Create and scale end-to-end brand design systems across global touchpoints (digital, packaging, retail).
• Direct global brand strategy and experience execution to drive engagement and loyalty.
• Lead and develop the Brand Design team, aligning cross-functional partners around design strategy.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and external partners to deliver category-defining work.

Skills

Packaging design

Leadership

Software knowledge

Education

Design College Degree

Job description

• Provide iconic, market-differentiating design solutions.
• Hands-on packaging design skills

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number #176167 - New York, New York, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-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!

Join 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.

As 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.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic Brand Architecture & Design Systems
  • Build and maintain end-to-end brand design systems.
  • Provide iconic, market-differentiating design solutions.
  • Implement scalable, multi-brand design frameworks cross-regionally to optimize resources and enhance quality.
  • Tailor global design systems to deliver category-defining brand experiences.
  • Establish design as a measurable, strategic asset for the business.
• Global Strategy, Vision & Business Impact
  • Direct global brand strategy and experience execution.
  • Convert business goals into unified experience strategies that drive engagement and brand loyalty.
  • Present forward-thinking design visions to executive leadership.
  • Position visualization as a core driver of strategic decision-making.
  • Navigate complex global stakeholder dynamics to align efforts and secure buy-in for key initiatives.
• Leadership, Team Development & Culture
  • Lead the team and foster organizational design capabilities.
  • Guide the Brand Design team and align cross-functional partners around design strategy.
  • Develop talent, inspire team excellence, and retain top talent by establishing environments built on trust and innovation.
  • Drive business transformation by expanding design team capabilities and constructing systems that eliminate obstacles to innovation.
  • Steer teams through complexity with adaptability and courageous leadership.
  • Deliver sustainable impact by investing in people and fostering a culture of continuous learning
  • Champion Colgate-Palmolive’s Design vision, approach, systems, and governance for your category
  • Lead and participate in elevated design dialogue across the organization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to develop briefs and project plans.
  • Build strategic relationships to influence regional marketing and business leaders, elevating the overall impact and role of design
  • Oversee design project timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
  • Manage end-to-end creative resources, including photographers, illustrators, internal design teams, and external production partners.

Required Qualifications

• Design College Degree
• 15 years professional experience in design, brand or related creative industry
• Proven track record of strong team/people leadership with an ability to inspire others to action and influence across functions and levels, including senior leadership.
• Working knowledge of necessary software applications and platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Digital design experience very welcome
• Hands-on packaging design skills
• Omni Channel experience
• Deep understanding of great brand design systems (brand equity, architecture, visual assets, governance)

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $250,000- $275,000 USD

Pay 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.

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.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate 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.