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Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
Our Global Design team is responsible for the Colgate-Palmolive global portfolio of products which are found in 75% of every home in the world. We have brands across Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Health and Pet Nutrition categories.
We are growing our Industrial Design capabilities within the Experience Design team at Colgate-Palmolive's Global Design division. This pivotal role will lay the foundation for our growing capability, driving projects and programs that improve our outstanding brand experiences.
As an Industrial Design Manager, you will be responsible for owning the development and execution of innovative industrial design strategies that support our global and regional brands. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that our products not only meet, but exceed consumer expectations in terms of functionality, aesthetics, and usability. This role requires a transformative team member who can bridge the gap between design, engineering, and business to drive impactful solutions across our Oral, Personal, Home, and Pet Care categories.
What We’re Looking For:
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A steadfast curiosity and passion for design.
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Outstanding craftsmanship and attention to detail.
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Strong understanding of business and brand strategy.
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Ability to drive collaboration and encourage creativity among team members.
If you are a transformational designer with a talent for crafting outstanding product experiences, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of our global brands
What you'll do:
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Lead the creation of superior brand experiences by supervising the design of physical products and innovation platforms.
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Collaborate with partners (R&D, Engineering, Marketing, Insights) to bring creative ideas to life with a meticulous approach to Industrial Design.
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Translate business and brand strategies into people-driven product and brand experiences that go above and beyond.
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Craft fabulous, visually appealing, and user-friendly product experiences with a strong technical ability and keen eye for design.
Key Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree, preferably in Industrial Design
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6+ years of experience as an Industrial Designer
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Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks, & Keyshot
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Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in product design, CAD, rendering, and prototyping.
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Strong visualization skills and the ability to effectively communicate anything you or others can think up
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People-focused design mentality and you are constantly looking to hone your design instincts through user feedback.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill information so that it is relevant to the audience you are delivering it to.
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Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Storytelling. You must be persuasive, and have the ability to tell stories that influence people.
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Great teammate with a collaborative mentality.
Preferred qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $102,000.00 - $144,000.00 USD
Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:
- Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
- Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
- Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
- Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
- Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
- Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)
Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
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