Global Design Manager
5 hours ago
Weybridge
Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.Global Design ManagerReporting to Global Design Director (Gum & Family Oral Health), the Global Design Manager (G7) will embed design thinking within the Oral Health Commercial team, setting standards for both strategic and operational design excellence. The role will support channel delivery of cohesive brand language and holistic brand experience across all touchpointsThe role will lead and support brand design and innovation projects, partnering closely with the Global Design Director to define and champion the design vision. Acting as a collaborative partner to marketing and cross-functional teams, to enable delivery of distinctive, meaningful, and memorable brand experiences while promoting business value of design. With guidance from Global Design Director, this role will focus specifically on leading and managing design for the Aquafresh brand and additionally supporting other Oral Health brands, including Sensodyne and PronamelThe Global Design Manager will interact with external design partners across disciplines (e.g. Visual Identity, 2D, 3D, Connected Commerce, Motion, Sonic), depending on design project type to oversee or provide support to Global Design Director(s). Ensuring clear, unified and effective collaboration that effectively navigates ambiguity, and enables iterative creative process through a test-and-learn approach. Translating bold ideas and design vision into culturally relevant, multi-sensory brand experiences that strengthen consumer connectionA core responsibility is leading the end-to-end design process – planning and coordinating with Haleon project teams and functions, alongside lead Artwork Provider and Global Artwork Coordinator. This includes setting clear briefs, defining success criteria, ensuring necessary information provided by commercial and delivery of consumer-focused design outcomes. The role also leads ‘Design to Artwork’ packaging projects, acting as the key design contact across global, OU and where applicable local teams, as well as brand partners and suppliers. Responsibilities include ensuring alignment of brief, objectives and success measures while maintaining design quality across all deliverables, including design systems, final assets, packaging brand guidelines, and print standardsThe Global Design Manager will also be part of a broader design community of practice.Key responsibilitiesApply design thinking principles to all aspects of category marketing and branding to translate business, consumer, expert, and cultural insights into strong creative direction and compelling design solutions (e.g., brand strategy, design vision, brand language, etc)Lead design with external brand partners from ideation to commercialisation, leveraging full breadth of design disciplines and working with cross-functional teams to align around shared creative and business goals (e.g., design leadership, design management, design governance, etc)Resilience and agility in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines, while delivering flawless execution at speedDeliver category leading brand experience that is consistent and cohesive across every consumer and expert interaction and touchpoint. Underpinned with a comprehensive Brand World and supported by design vision guidelines and storytelling principles (e.g., Innovation), packaging brand guidelines, connected commerce toolkits etc)Demonstrate design value and ROI by effectively turning insight, data and consumer learning into high impact, consumer relevant outcomes that drive brand growth, increase demand power and strengthen brand perception and equityEnsure all brand and product experiences are inclusive, accessible and sustainable. Using human-centric design methodology to guide exploration, innovation and shape interactions that can benefit and transform everyday healthPosition Design as strategic growth enabler within global, operating units and local markets. Identify and drive opportunities to enhance or improve brand and product experience which adds value to Haleon by putting better everyday health in more hands through superior brands that people trustManage and monitor design quality, consistency and trends across multiple markets with regular checks, audits and competitor review – working with CBIA and external partnersPartner with stakeholders, internal functions and suppliers (e.g., Commercial, R&D, QSC, Procurement, Print suppliers etc.) to effectively deliver technically feasible and commercially viable packaging solutions (incl. print trials, line trials etc)Ensure all new ‘Design Master Templates’ are prepared and briefed to Global Artwork Coordinator (e.g., supplier implant) and Artwork Provider based on validated design intent and applied to site approved ‘structural’ profilesSupport Global Artwork Coordinator (e.g., supplier implant) with design adaptation and roll-out of packaging projects. Act as Design subject matter expert to support Commercial leads and related functions (e.g., R&D, Project Management etc.)Lead print exploration during design development to consider and enable creative intent translation into technically feasible production realisation (e.g., proofing, physical research samples, colour and finish standards etc). Attend press runsand ensure adherence of print execution to approved benchmark standards across multiple print suppliers and technical specifications detailed in project related Packaging Brand GuidelinesQualifications and SkillsDegree or equivalent experience, with a strong track record as a creative lead, design manager, or similar, ideally within premium CPG in an in-house design or brand functionDeep understanding and expertise of Design Thinking, Brand Strategy, Brand Experience, Innovation processes applied to product and packaging, connected commerce, comms, brand identity, portfolio design systems, digital, etcStrong strategic thinking coupled with commercial acumen, excellent design management / design leadership skills; experience managing design budgets and demonstrating design value to drive increased investment based on ROIExtensive understanding and practical experience of design process and project management for global brands – combined with comprehensive knowledge of design, artwork production and print processesRole requires high degree of organisation, planning and communication skills; plus, ability to adapt to situations or flexibility to consider solutions to answer challenges as they arise within fast-paced, diverse and dynamic environmentStrong interpersonal and prioritisation skills that build effective internal and external partnerships and drive teamwork and helps meet scope of brand and project deliverablesThis role is a Grade 7Please save a copy of the job description, as this may be helpful to refer to once the advert closes.Job Posting End Date2026-09-01Equal OpportunitiesHaleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong. During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.Adjustment or Accommodations RequestIf you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence. Note to candidatesThe Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.SummaryLocation: UK - Surrey - WeybridgeType: Full time
