Design Director, Brand Expression | P&G North America Gillette

Description

The company is Gillette's North American business. This role is in Boston, MA, at the Boston Go & Tech Center, and the director leads design for the Gillette brand portfolio in one of its largest and most important markets.

The director sets the creative direction for North American Gillette work and works closely with Global Design, turning global brand strategy into consumer-relevant experiences across packaging, retail, innovation and communication.

The director sits within a multifunctional business team and needs to connect business strategy, consumer insight and design quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the visual identity, design strategy and brand expression for North American Gillette work across packaging, retail, communication, innovation and digital touchpoints.
• Protect the consistency of Gillette's North American brand expression while staying within the global identity framework.
• Align regional work with the global brand vision by partnering with Global Design, while representing North American consumer, customer and business needs.
• Turn consumer understanding, cultural shifts, retailer realities and grooming trends into design solutions that grow the business.
• Lead and direct external agency partners, including design firms, advertising agencies, retail design firms, shopper agencies and digital partners.
• Set the design direction for regional innovation, retail programs and go-to-market activations, owning quality from concept through delivery.
• Run design sprints, workshops and cross-functional sessions to solve complex business and consumer problems.
• Raise the craft, effectiveness and distinctiveness of every consumer-facing experience.
• Build working relationships with Brand, R&D, Product Supply, Sales and Global Design teams to keep execution aligned.
• Make the case for design as a driver of brand equity, consumer enjoyment and business growth.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Design or a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in a similar role.
• A record of leading design projects from concept to completion.
• Strong skill with design software and technologies, such as InDesign, Illustrator and Dreamweaver.
• A sharp eye for aesthetics and detail.
• Clear, effective communication.
• Methodical work habits and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Pay at the company varies with factors such as office location, role, degree or credentials, relevant skills and level of experience, and decisions are made case by case. Total rewards include salary, bonus where applicable, and benefits. The recruiter can share more about total rewards and the salary range for the location during hiring.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. Work authorization questions can be answered through the company's eligibility FAQs.

Conditions

Full-time position based in Boston, MA.

Salary range is $144,000.00 to $190,000.00 per year.

The company makes equal-opportunity hiring decisions regardless of protected characteristics.

Job number R000158287. Experienced professional level.

Benefits

• Total rewards package that includes salary, bonus where applicable, and benefits.