Senior Design Manager, Global Neutrogena at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. in Skillman, New Jersey

Job Description:

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Senior Design Manager, Global Neutrogena

This Senior Design Manager, Global Neutrogena position reports to Director, Brand Design, and is based in Skillman, NJ.

Who we are

At Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson's and BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the lives of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information, click here .

Role reports to: Director, Brand Design

Location: Kenvue's corporate headquarters is currently located in Skillman NJ, but is scheduled to move to Summit, NJ in or around early 2025.

Travel %: up to 25

Pay: Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $119,000 to $205,850. This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors .

What you will do

If you're passionate about creating extraordinary brand experiences, we invite you to apply and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Neutrogena brand at Kenvue.

The Senior Design Manager, Global Neutrogena is instrumental in transforming the packaging experience into a significant brand-building advantage. As a Brand Guardian, you will ensure executional excellence across all global touchpoints, including packaging innovation, digital, print, and physical experiences. You will also be responsible for acquiring top-tier beauty talent and fostering a winning beauty culture within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Neutrogena packaging design execution , turning it into a significant brand-building advantage by driving a full brand breakthrough packaging vision and its implementation.
• Drive strategies that match the brand vision and ensuring executional excellence across all consumer journey touchpoints backed by data and research.
• Inspire a culture of beauty and design excellence , Keep abreast of the latest trends in beauty, packaging design, materials, and finishing, applying this knowledge to forge cutting-edge solutions.
• Roll out brand distinctive assets consistently and creatively across all brand touchpoints to deliver consistent and delightful experiences throughout the consumer journey.
• Effectively communicate design vision and strategy to senior stakeholders across different departments, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Build and orchestrate a team of designers from diverse disciplines to develop innovative and impactful design solutions that drive brand growth.
• Champion and uphold Executional Excellence Standards for Distinctive & Consistent Brand Experiences and Human-Centered Innovation in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Act as a Brand Guardian , ensuring the brand's distinctive assets and messaging are consistently applied across all marketing channels, protecting the brand from any potential threats, and maintaining the quality of all branded materials.
• Drive and ensure global consistency by leading rigorous brand governance.
• Manage a team of international designers from Singapore to New York, partner with agencies. This role will manage a team of 5-9 (full-time, freelance, and contract).

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Design or a related field required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in brand design.
• Strong background in beauty, preferably with experience at tier one beauty companies
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful design strategies.
• Strong understanding of the design process from concept to execution.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in working both autonomously and within a team.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration.
• Passion for design and a commitment to innovation.
• People leadership and management experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Passionate about design within the beauty and dermatology category, with a strong portfolio demonstrating creative excellence.
• 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 an international context.

What's in it for you

• Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $119,000 to $205,850. This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.
• Competitive Total Rewards Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Flexible Ways of Working & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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