Senior Brand Design Manager, EOC ( Full-time ) New York County, NY - DK

Responsibilities:

Lead design within a key pillar of the Enterprise Oral Care Category in delivering excellence in strategic brand-design experiences, with a heavy concentration in packaging design systems, execution and sustained activation for Global and Divisional brands in OC.

Collaborate closely with the EOC Marketing team and Divisions to ensure that the global design strategy aligns with the overall brand strategy and guidelines, while also 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 the company's Design vision, approach, systems and guardianship.

Lead / participate in design-centered thought leadership.

Collaborate with cross functional business partners to develop Design Briefs and Project Planning.

Build relationships to influence regional marketing/business leaders to elevate impact and role of design.

Resource management across internal and external creative partners.

Required Qualifications:

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 Qualifications:

• 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.

Security Clearance Required:

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered:

Visa Candidate Considered: No

Compensation

Base Salary: USD $150,000 to $174,000