Instructional Designer
Colgate-Palmolive· enterprise· Consumer Products· Oct 21, 2026 · 7d ago
Piscataway, NJ, US
Hybrid
Full-time
Mid
$90K–$136K est.
4+ years exp
Job description
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #176462 - Piscataway, New Jersey, 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 an Instructional Designer on the Global Learning Design & Development team, you will influence organizational capability by creating learner-centric solutions that drive measurable behavior change across global business functions. You will create and curate modern learning experiences by integrating Agile methodologies, Design Thinking, and cutting-edge AI technologies. Collaborating with learning partners, SMEs and stakeholders, your contributions will directly foster professional development, advancing growth for a future-ready workforce.
Responsibilities
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Learning Experience Design & Ideation: Lead the learning experience design process, starting with collaborative working sessions and sprints, followed by an agile ADDIE approach. Propose new learning approaches and use adult learning principles to create modern learning solutions (i.e., eLearning, ILT/VILT, learning digital pathways) to drive real-world application and measurable business results.
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Learning Deliverables & Team Collaboration: Create/Review: facilitator decks, participant activities/workbooks, scripts, storyboards, communications, vision boards, etc. Responsible for researching and sharing innovative learning tools, trends and ideas, as well as leading peer-upskilling sessions on them.
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AI & Digital Innovation: Utilize innovative approaches and AI tools (e.g., Gemini, OpenAI, Synthesia) and learning and creative technology (ie, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite) to accelerate workflows and personalize learning experiences.
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Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration: Collaborate with, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), cross-functional stakeholders and Global People teams, to assess learning needs in partnership with learning partners. Consult with vendors to review project scopes, to ensure all deliverables meet Global Learning quality standards.
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Discovery & Performance Needs: Actively participate during Discovery and lead action mapping sessions to identify desired behaviors that drive performance to close skill gaps. Interview learners to understand needs, create and test prototypes, and rapidly iterate learning solutions based on qualitative and quantitative feedback.
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Project Ownership & Capability Building: Own project timelines, revision cycles, learner feedback and finished learning solutions from kickoff to launch.
Required Qualifications
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Communication, Adult Education or related field.
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Experience: 4+ years of experience designing and developing corporate learning solutions across digital and instructor-led formats.
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Technical Authoring: Proven proficiency with authoring and collaboration tools, including Articulate 360 (Storyline/Rise), Vyond, and Google Workspace.
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Work Samples: Submission of a professional portfolio showcasing analysis/design artifacts, multimedia assets, and finished learning products (e.g., interactive eLearning, ILT facilitator decks with notes, or AI-integrated learning tools).
Preferred Qualifications
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Practical experience applying generative AI prompting techniques to create custom learning assets, interactive scenarios, or code.
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Hands-on familiarity with multimedia production tools (Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) and project tracking software (e.g., Monday.com).
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Working knowledge of User Experience (UX) design principles, gamification techniques, and learning data analytics.
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Prior learning design experience within a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or global matrixed enterprise environment.
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Advanced degree or specialized certification in Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design (LXD), or Curriculum Development.
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Demonstrated ability conducting task analysis or action mapping, and authoring end-to-end design documentation (design strategies, storyboards, facilitator guides, and video scripts).
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $96,800.00 - $130,000.00 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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