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Manager, Artwork Design Execution

Colgate-Palmolive
Piscataway, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #173775 - Piscataway, New Jersey, 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.

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.

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.

For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.

Salary : $109,600 - $155,000

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