Category Design Manager Oral Health

We are seeking a Category Design Manager to lead the end‑to‑end visual brand experience across our U.S. portfolio. The role reports to the US Director of Design and is responsible for shaping creative strategy, establishing brand systems, and driving innovation that translates into business growth and brand equity.

• Category Level Creative Leadership: lead visual brand strategies and creative direction for the portfolio.
• Brand System Creation: create distinctive brand assets, packaging principles, and visual languages.
• Experience Design Across the Consumer Journey: design end‑to‑end experiences across packaging, digital, and retail.
• Creative Direction & Cross‑Functional Orchestration: serve as design lead for teams and partner across departments.
• Innovation & Future‑Facing Design: contribute to ideation of new value propositions and external inspiration.
• Creative Governance & Brand Equity Growth: define standards and ensure consistent brand building.
• Capability Building & Culture Leadership: mentor designers, cultivate creativity, and guide design quality.
• Leadership Expectations: champion inclusive design, set bold tone, and focus on business outcomes.
• Success Measures:
  Brand & Category Growth Outcome, Distinctive Brand Assets Strength, Creative Direction Quality, Consumer Impact, Innovation & Experience Design Advancement, Cross‑Functional Influence, Creative Standards Operations.

• 10+ years as a Visual Designer, Creative Design Manager, or Design Lead.
• Expertise in Branding, Design Systems, and Innovation Design.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud; bonus for 3D, CAD, motion, or digital experience.
• Experience in FMCG/healthcare design leadership roles.
• Strong proficiency in design thinking, human‑centered design, and applying insights to creative strategy.
• Understanding of global design culture and modern practices across industries.
• Strategic and tactical knowledge of how design drives brand equity, business value, and portfolio growth.
• Cross‑disciplinary design experience including brand identity, structural packaging, digital, POS, advertising, and more.
• Proven track record in creating, launching, and scaling distinctive brand assets and complete visual systems.
• Strong design communication skills; ability to articulate creative decisions through consumer and business impact.
• Strong portfolio showcasing omnichannel brand system design and breakthrough creative work.
• Ability to influence, inspire, and lead through design with intellectual curiosity and hands‑on capability when needed.

• Experience managing category‑level budgets.

Salary range: $142,078 – $195,356 USD annually + bonus.

Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits program including 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, healthcare coverage, discretionary bonus, and incentive/recognition programs.

Haleon is committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents diverse consumers and communities. We value different backgrounds and views, and strive to create an inclusive culture where all employees feel they truly belong.

Location:

Warren, NJ (Hybrid – 3 days in office per week).