Manager, Brand Applications (Packaging)

Abbott • Chicago, IL

22d • $99,300 - $198,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

As Manager, Brand Applications, you will play a key role in bringing Abbott’s brand to life across global touchpoints through consistent, high-quality visual execution. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, translating brand principles into scalable systems that drive clarity, impact, and cohesion. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen and evolve Abbott’s brand presence worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in brand, design, or marketing roles (agency or in-house)
• Hands-on experience applying brand identity systems across multiple touchpoints, including packaging and product experiences
• Experience supporting or managing creative development across digital and traditional channels
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity with a solutions-oriented mindset

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within a global, matrixed organization
• Background supporting brand systems across large, multi-brand portfolios
• Experience partnering with legal and regulatory stakeholders on brand applications
• Familiarity with asset management systems and scalable brand toolkits
• Strong design sensibility with the ability to balance creativity and system consistency
• Experience contributing to or evolving brand guidelines and governance frameworks

Responsibilities

• Apply Abbott’s visual identity system across packaging, product experiences, digital platforms, and marketing collateral
• Partner with marketing, product, and brand teams to translate brand strategy into clear, effective executions
• Ensure consistent and compliant use of brand elements across global applications
• Support development and rollout of scalable design solutions across Abbott’s portfolio
• Review and provide feedback on creative deliverables to ensure alignment with brand standards
• Contribute creative thinking to elevate brand expression while maintaining system integrity
• Develop, organize, and maintain brand assets, templates, and tools for global use
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to ensure high-quality, application-ready assets
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing guidance on brand application and interpretation
• Support the development and continuous improvement of brand guidelines and governance processes
• Help teams navigate complex brand decisions with clarity and confidence

Benefits

• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• the Freedom 2 Save student debt program
• FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager