• Creative Excellence Leader

    Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (Ewing, NJ)


    A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

     

    We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

     

    Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

     

    United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

     

    Associate Vice President, Creative Excellence Leader

     

    Work Model: This a hybrid role, requiring in-person attendance at our Ewing, NJ office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and remote work options on Monday and Friday.

     

    Drive Brand Brilliance from Concept to Cart

     

    Champion growth, creative connection, and the consumer obsession that defines CPG.

     

    At Church & Dwight, home to some of the world’s most trusted household and personal care brands, we’re looking for a bold creative leader to shape the future of how our brands show up in the world. As Associate Vice President, Creative Excellence, you’ll lead our internal and external agencies to define and elevate the creative strategy, visual expression and creative communication across our brands, with an emphasis on our 14 Power Brands — driving distinctiveness, emotion, and connection in every consumer touchpoint. This is more than a creative role — it’s an opportunity to redefine how creativity drives business growth, partnering across Marketing, Insights, Innovation, and Digital to build brands that are as impactful as they are iconic.

    What You’ll Do - Lead the Creative Vision

    • Translate consumer insights and brand strategy into powerful creative platforms that drive distinction and emotion.

    • Define and evolve the visual identity and voice across a diverse brand portfolio.

    Champion Design & Brand Excellence

    • Oversee packaging, design systems, and brand standards that elevate consistency and impact.

    • Ensure creative quality and coherence across all touchpoints — from shelf to online and back again.

    Build & Empower Teams

    • Lead and mentor a best-in-class internal creative organization.

    • Partner with world-class external agencies to deliver breakthrough creative.

    Innovate for the Future

    • Drive the adoption of new creative tools, AI capabilities, and digital-first workflows.

    • Champion modern ways of working that unlock inspiration and speed.

    Collaborate Across the Enterprise

    • Partner with Marketing, Insights, Innovation, and Digital leaders to ensure creative excellence drives both brand love and business growth.

    What You Bring

    • BA/BS required; MBA preferred

    • 15+ years of creative and design leadership experience, preferably within CPG or other brand-led industries.

    • Proven track record of developing and executing brand creative strategies that drive results and resonate with consumers.

    • Expertise in packaging, design systems, and integrated campaigns across omnichannel environments.

    • Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams — both internal and agency partners.

    • Ability to balance visionary thinking with practical execution, influencing at all levels of the organization.

    • Deep understanding of creative operations, digital transformation, and emerging design technologies.

     

    The US base salary range for this full-time position is $220,800 – $314,400. This position is also eligible for a bonus.

     

    Why Church & Dwight At Church & Dwight, we don’t just build brands — we build connections. From ARM & HAMMER™ to OxiClean™, Waterpik™, and Batiste™, our products make everyday life better for millions of consumers around the world. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to lead creative excellence at scale, shaping the visual and emotional future of brands people love.

     

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    Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/