Colgate Palmolive

Manager, Artwork Design Execution

Colgate Palmolive • $109K — $155K *
Piscataway, NJ 08854In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS/BA in Graphic Design, Printing Technology, or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in FMCG Packaging Design/Graphics.
  • Expert knowledge of packaging design, adaptation, and prepress processes.
  • Strong understanding of color reproduction and management technologies.
  • Familiarity with packaging and commercial printing techniques.
  • Knowledge of packaging materials and their impact on design execution.
  • Basic proficiency in design software (Photoshop, Illustrator) and office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee regional packaging graphics and print execution.
  • Facilitate collaboration among Design Managers, Artwork Coordinators, and External Partners.
  • Implement continuous improvements in the end-to-end artwork process and quality metrics.
  • Ensure smooth transition from design to artwork approval processes.
  • Manage cost tracking and invoicing for regional artwork activities.
  • Cultivate partnerships with creative, technical, and business stakeholders throughout the design to print chain.
  • Make informed decisions amidst uncertainty.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid parental leave and disability coverage.
  • Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days and 13 paid holidays.
  • Paid sick leave adjusted based on role and location.
Full Job Description
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173775 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

The North America Packaging team is looking for a Manager for Artwork Design Execution.

Responsibilities

  • Accountability for the regional packaging graphics & print execution.
  • Drive connection & alignment among Design Managers, Artwork Coordinators, and External Partners [Design/Premedia Agencies & Print Suppliers] for seamless regional adaptation and execution package graphics bundles.
  • Drive continuous improvement in Colgate's end2end artwork process and external agencies and printers, including KPI adherence and output quality
  • Ensure a clean hand-off from design & adaptation into the artwork approval process
  • Manage cost tracking and invoicing for pre-mechanical regional artwork activities [print trials, regional masters, etc.
  • Being able to successfully partner with creative, technical, & business stakeholders across the entire design to print chain is critical.
  • Ability to make decisions and develop recommendations and in the face of uncertainty.


Required Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree in Graphic Design, Printing Technology, or a related field.
  • 6+ years experience in FMCG Packaging Design/Graphics [Corporate or Agency On-Site].
  • Expert knowledge of packaging design, adaptation, & prepress processes.
  • Strong knowledge of color reproduction and management technologies.
  • Working knowledge of packaging and commercial printing & decoration techniques [flexo, offset, gravure, screen, etc].
  • Working knowledge of common packaging materials and how they impact design execution [labels, paperboards, films, etc].
  • Working knowledge of color matching and hard/soft proofing technologies.
  • Working knowledge of Basic knowledge of design software applications [Photoshop, Illustrator] & basic office applications [Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc].


Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong adaptive/design sensibility: Ability to assess whether a design/artwork adheres to pre-established brand packaging guidelines.
  • Proficiency in understanding and being understood by technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Have the aptitude in understanding other's points of view and integrating them into guiding workable solutions.
  • Project Management skills with strong adherence to commitment dates.


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $109,600.00 - $155,000.00 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.

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About Colgate Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive Company (Colgate) is a consumer products company whose products are marketed in over 200 countries and territories throughout the world. It operates in two segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Oral Care business products include Colgate Total, Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief, Colgate Max Fresh, Colgate Optic White, and Colgate Luminous White toothpastes, Colgate 360° manual toothbrushes and Colgate and Colgate Plax mouth rinses. Colgate's Oral Care business also includes dental floss and pharmaceutical products for dentists and oral health professionals. Its Personal Care products also include Palmolive, Softsoap and Sanex brand shower gels, Palmolive, Irish Spring, and Protex bar soaps and Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick and Sanex deodorants and antiperspirants. It sells liquid hand soap under the Palmolive, Protex and Softsoap brands. Colgate, through its Hill's Pet Nutrition segment (Hill's), manufactures pet nutrition products for dogs and cats.

Colgate-Palmolive Careers

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At Colgate-Palmolive, every position is a chance to enhance global health and well-being. Whether you're involved in product development, marketing, finance, or technology, you'll contribute to projects that touch lives worldwide. Our team's diversity and commitment to inclusive leadership help foster an environment where new ideas and perspectives lead to dynamic solutions.

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Learn more about Colgate Palmolive
Size
33,800 employees
Market Cap
$66.6 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$2.6 billion
Founded
1806
5 Year Trend
+2.8%
Revenue
$16.4 billion
NASDAQ
CL
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