Hill's Pet Nutrition

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet.. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.. We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.. We are seeking a Creative Communications Specialist who will report to the director of global communications and work collaboratively as a member of the Hill's corporate communications team to implement a dynamic and engaging design and content strategy for one of the world’s most respected pet food brands.. As a part of the corporate communications team for Hill's, this role will also have an indirect but important connection with the Corporate Communication team of Hill’s parent company, Colgate-Palmolive.

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# 158273 - Overland Park, Kansas, United States Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition. We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health. If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team! At Hill’s we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by a passion for pets, we invite you to apply. Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills’ mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US' #1 veterinarian-recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient, with 220+ veterinarians, Ph.D. nutritionists, and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health. We are seeking a Creative Communications Specialist who will report to the director of global communications and work collaboratively as a member of the Hill's corporate communications team to implement a dynamic and engaging design and content strategy for one of the world’s most respected pet food brands. The successful candidate will lead design and content projects focusing on project goals, storytelling, customer experience and on-time project delivery. The role regularly collaborates across the division team to ideate and execute projects to meet communications goals. As a part of the corporate communications team for Hill's, this role will also have an indirect but important connection with the Corporate Communication team of Hill’s parent company, Colgate-Palmolive. What Will You Do: <ul><li>Ensure adherence to Hill’s and Colgate corporate brand strategy and plans associated with brand architecture, positioning and visual identity. </li><li>Responsible for the development and execution of multiple design projects, including but not limited to email/newsletters, digital signage, social media, videos, campaign concepts, presentation materials, brochures, toolkits, web pages and other communications tactics using innovative idea creation, design and user experience to achieve communication goals. </li><li>Collaborate with the Hill’s corporate communications team and contribute to creating and delivering innovative campaigns and projects - including brainstorming, routes for delivery, user experience, messages/design to support the project goals. </li><li>Manage the successful execution of videos and photo shoots. </li><li>Assist with creative copywriting for social media, email and various other mediums. </li><li>Develop, drive, and improve production workflow while establishing best practices to maximize productivity efficiencies while enhancing the quality of the creative output. </li><li>Develop, track and present metrics of success for design initiatives. </li><li>Manage production and creative work with potential support from external agencies and consultants with clear direction and encouragement for efficient use of resources and improvement. </li><li>Stay consistently relevant and up-to-date on all design/marketing trends and cultural events to bring fresh ideas to design. </li><li>Effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of Hill’s. </li></ul>Required Qualifications: <ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Graphic/Fine Arts or a related field</li><li>4+ years of experience in Graphic Arts and/or Digital Design </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Proven experience in graphic arts with a demonstrated ability to develop and execute overall design objectives. </li><li>Effective at designing solutions in various mediums - planning, designing and executing. </li><li>Ability to evaluate stakeholder needs, identify options and implement effective solutions. </li><li>Excellent skills in project management demonstrated by the ability to make timely and effective decisions and handle multiple priorities. </li><li>Must be highly collaborative and able to work in a team-based environment. </li><li>Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. </li><li>Requires expert level in Adobe Creative Suite. </li><li>Requires working knowledge of HTML and familiarity with CSS. </li><li>Requires expertise in design, photography, video editing. </li><li>Requires expertise in marketing practices and must be aware of current advertising and design trends. </li></ul>Compensation And Benefits Salary Range $81,200.00 - $114,000.00 USD Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes: <ul><li>Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans. </li><li>Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements</li><li>Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually</li><li>Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually</li><li>Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year</li><li>Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements) </li></ul>Our Commitment to Sustainability With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way. 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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation. For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.

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