Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title:  Brand Design Manager, EOC TB
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  12/11/25
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #170881 - 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.
 

Role Summary/Purpose:

The role of the Brand Design Manager is pivotal within a centralized global design hub, tasked with coordinating brand design efforts across various divisions. The ideal candidate is a seasoned brand design professional with a firm grasp of creative processes, excellent communication skills, and has experience working within a CPG on Global Brands.

Our Senior Brand Design Managers manage the look and feel of key global brands and businesses. They transform brand strategy into effective brand experiences and design solutions that meet marketing and business objectives for Global Divisions. 

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership in Brand Design:

  • Drive and influence the look, tone and feel of select Global EOC Toothbrushes.

  • Partner closely with the Head of Division Design on key projects, driving strategic initiatives and coordinating efforts across divisions.

  • Implement design principles with our division marketing and design partners, ensuring a cohesive brand experience.

  • Drive and ensure global consistency by leading rigorous brand governance

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:

  • Work closely with Global Marketing, EOC Toothpaste, and cross-functional teams including Packaging, Engineering, and Insights to ensure a cohesive design strategy.

  • Provide strategic design direction alongside Division Design Managers, ensuring a unified approach that aligns with our global brand vision.

Project and Resource Management:

  • Lead the planning, prioritization, and iteration of design projects, managing constraints related to budget and timelines.

  • Own the Design Brief and Project Plan process, driving packaging excellence and overseeing brand experience projects beyond packaging.

  • Inspire external creative partners, including design agencies, photographers and illustrators, ensuring high-quality execution of design work.

  • Effectively manage project timelines and budget, providing leadership in both creative and operational capacities.

  • Ensure seamless transition of projects from design through production, maintaining responsibility for exceptional execution in print quality and other production elements.

Communication and Influence:

  • Effectively communicate design vision & strategy to senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives

  • Lead, design, and deliver compelling presentations to communicate creative strategies and influence design outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Design or a related field required. 

  • 7+ years of experience in brand design.

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, GSuite, and other relevant design software/tools.

  • Portfolio of work showcasing design CPG expertise and design strategy.

  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful design strategies.

  • Strong understanding of the design process from concept to execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Laser sharp project management skills.

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

  • Proficiency in working both autonomously and within a team.

  • Experience with cross-functional collaboration.

  • People leadership and management experience.

  • Meticulous attention to detail, excellent typography & color management skills.

  • Inspire and contribute to a collaborative and innovative environment. Flexible, open team player with a positive attitude and ability to work autonomously in a Global context.


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $106,000.00 - $150,000.00 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.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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