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Head of Design roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field. Most openings come from mid-size to enterprise tech, fintech, and consumer product companies with active LCA filing histories. No lottery exemptions apply, but cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofits do hire for this role.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID 176167
Posted 09/21/2026
Marketing
United States
New York
New York
Colgate-Palmolive
Travel - up to 10% of time
On-site
Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #176167 - New York, New York, 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.
As the Head of Brand Design & Experience for the Enterprise Oral Care category, you will architect, scale, and champion end-to-end brand identity systems across all global consumer touchpoints, bridging digital, physical, packaging, and retail environments. Partnering closely with executive business leaders and regional marketing teams, you will convert complex commercial objectives into transformative, iconic design strategies that build brand equity, accelerate business growth, and define the future of Colgate-Palmolive’s global portfolio.
Key responsibilities:
- Strategic Brand Architecture & Design Systems
- Build and maintain end-to-end brand design systems.
- Provide iconic, market-differentiating design solutions.
- Implement scalable, multi-brand design frameworks cross-regionally to optimize resources and enhance quality.
- Tailor global design systems to deliver category-defining brand experiences.
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Establish design as a measurable, strategic asset for the business.
-
Global Strategy, Vision & Business Impact
- Direct global brand strategy and experience execution.
- Convert business goals into unified experience strategies that drive engagement and brand loyalty.
- Present forward-thinking design visions to executive leadership.
- Position visualization as a core driver of strategic decision-making.
-
Navigate complex global stakeholder dynamics to align efforts and secure buy-in for key initiatives.
-
Leadership, Team Development & Culture
- Lead the team and foster organizational design capabilities.
- Guide the Brand Design team and align cross-functional partners around design strategy.
- Develop talent, inspire team excellence, and retain top talent by establishing environments built on trust and innovation.
- Drive business transformation by expanding design team capabilities and constructing systems that eliminate obstacles to innovation.
- Steer teams through complexity with adaptability and courageous leadership.
-
Deliver sustainable impact by investing in people and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
-
Champion Colgate-Palmolive’s Design vision, approach, systems, and governance for your category.
- Lead and participate in elevated design dialogue across the organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to develop briefs and project plans.
- Build strategic relationships to influence regional marketing and business leaders, elevating the overall impact and role of design.
- Oversee design project timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
- Manage end-to-end creative resources, including photographers, illustrators, internal design teams, and external production partners.
Required Qualifications:
- Design College Degree
- 15 years professional experience in design, brand or related creative industry
- Proven track record of strong team/people leadership with an ability to inspire others to action and influence across functions and levels, including senior leadership.
- Working knowledge of necessary software applications and platforms
Preferred Qualifications:
- Digital design experience very welcome
- Hands-on packaging design skills
- Omni Channel experience
- Deep understanding of great brand design systems (brand equity, architecture, visual assets, governance)
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range $250,000 - $275,000 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.
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Requisition ID 176167
Posted 09/21/2026
Marketing
United States
New York
New York
Colgate-Palmolive
Travel - up to 10% of time
On-site
Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #176167 - New York, New York, 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.
As the Head of Brand Design & Experience for the Enterprise Oral Care category, you will architect, scale, and champion end-to-end brand identity systems across all global consumer touchpoints, bridging digital, physical, packaging, and retail environments. Partnering closely with executive business leaders and regional marketing teams, you will convert complex commercial objectives into transformative, iconic design strategies that build brand equity, accelerate business growth, and define the future of Colgate-Palmolive’s global portfolio.
Key responsibilities:
- Strategic Brand Architecture & Design Systems
- Build and maintain end-to-end brand design systems.
- Provide iconic, market-differentiating design solutions.
- Implement scalable, multi-brand design frameworks cross-regionally to optimize resources and enhance quality.
- Tailor global design systems to deliver category-defining brand experiences.
-
Establish design as a measurable, strategic asset for the business.
-
Global Strategy, Vision & Business Impact
- Direct global brand strategy and experience execution.
- Convert business goals into unified experience strategies that drive engagement and brand loyalty.
- Present forward-thinking design visions to executive leadership.
- Position visualization as a core driver of strategic decision-making.
-
Navigate complex global stakeholder dynamics to align efforts and secure buy-in for key initiatives.
-
Leadership, Team Development & Culture
- Lead the team and foster organizational design capabilities.
- Guide the Brand Design team and align cross-functional partners around design strategy.
- Develop talent, inspire team excellence, and retain top talent by establishing environments built on trust and innovation.
- Drive business transformation by expanding design team capabilities and constructing systems that eliminate obstacles to innovation.
- Steer teams through complexity with adaptability and courageous leadership.
-
Deliver sustainable impact by investing in people and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
-
Champion Colgate-Palmolive’s Design vision, approach, systems, and governance for your category.
- Lead and participate in elevated design dialogue across the organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to develop briefs and project plans.
- Build strategic relationships to influence regional marketing and business leaders, elevating the overall impact and role of design.
- Oversee design project timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
- Manage end-to-end creative resources, including photographers, illustrators, internal design teams, and external production partners.
Required Qualifications:
- Design College Degree
- 15 years professional experience in design, brand or related creative industry
- Proven track record of strong team/people leadership with an ability to inspire others to action and influence across functions and levels, including senior leadership.
- Working knowledge of necessary software applications and platforms
Preferred Qualifications:
- Digital design experience very welcome
- Hands-on packaging design skills
- Omni Channel experience
- Deep understanding of great brand design systems (brand equity, architecture, visual assets, governance)
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range $250,000 - $275,000 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Head Of Design
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the Head of Design role. A degree in graphic design, industrial design, or HCI is straightforward. A business or psychology degree needs supporting documentation linking your coursework to the design leadership function.
Search LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application history for design roles. This shows which companies have actively sponsored similar positions, so you're not guessing at sponsorship willingness before investing time in interviews.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster timelines
Universities, nonprofits, and affiliated research institutions are exempt from the H-1B cap and lottery. Head of Design roles exist at these organizations, and you can start work as soon as USCIS approves the petition, not just on October 1.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier in your metro
Head of Design salaries vary sharply by market. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer to confirm the Level II or Level III prevailing wage for your metro area. An offer below the certified wage will block LCA approval.
Ask employers about I-129 premium processing upfront
Design leadership hires often have faster onboarding expectations. Ask during the offer stage whether the employer will file I-129 with premium processing. A 15-business-day adjudication window lets both sides plan the start date without ambiguity.
Document your management scope before filing
USCIS scrutinizes Head of Design petitions where the role blends individual contributor and management duties. Your job description should clearly articulate team size, reporting structure, and strategic decision-making authority to support the specialty occupation classification.
H-1B Visa Head Of Design: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Head of Design role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as graphic design, industrial design, human-computer interaction, or a closely aligned discipline. USCIS will review the job description to confirm the degree requirement is genuine and specific to the role, not a generic preference. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field face higher scrutiny.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Head of Design positions?
Technology companies, fintech firms, enterprise software companies, and consumer product businesses file the most LCAs for senior design leadership roles. Healthcare technology and e-commerce companies are also active sponsors. You can review verified employer filing histories on Migrate Mate to identify which companies have submitted LCAs for design roles before you apply.
Can I change employers on H-1B status if I'm already a Head of Design somewhere?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start work with a new employer as soon as they file your transfer petition with USCIS, provided your current status is valid and you've been in lawful H-1B status for at least six months. You don't need to wait for approval to begin working. Your new employer must file a new I-129 and certified LCA covering the Head of Design role at their organization.
How does the H-1B cap and lottery affect Head of Design job seekers?
Most Head of Design roles at for-profit companies are subject to the H-1B cap and annual lottery. USCIS accepts registrations each March for a cap of 85,000 visas, and selection is random. Cap-exempt options include nonprofit organizations, universities, and affiliated research institutions. If you're targeting cap-exempt employers specifically, you can file at any time of year and begin work upon approval.
What documentation should I gather before my employer files my H-1B petition?
Gather your degree certificates, official transcripts, and any foreign credential evaluations confirming equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Prepare an updated resume detailing your design leadership experience and a letter or documentation showing team management responsibility. Your employer will also need a certified LCA from DOL and a detailed job description that supports the specialty occupation classification for your Head of Design role.