Instructional Designer

Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses - Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

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Job Title:

Instructional Designer

Travel Required?:
Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting

Start Date:

2/2/26

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #171489 - 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.

Our Global Learning team is looking for a creative, highly-skilled Instructional Designer to join our Design & Development team. In this role, you will influence organizational growth by designing and curating innovative, learner-centric experiences that drive measurable behavior change. You will collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to develop future-ready learning solutions using Agile methodologies and cutting-edge digital tools.

Responsibilities

* Lead Agile Learning Sprints with project teams to analyze discovery results and define measurable learning solutions aligned with business goals.

* Design and Develop high-impact learning experiences (eLearning, ILT/VILT, and digital pathways) using Agile / ADDIE, Design Thinking, and models like Bloom's Taxonomy to ensure real-world application.

* Use Design Thinking / User Testing to capture learner needs and iterate quickly

* Leverage AI and Digital Tools to streamline the development process to create course assets and e-learning materials

* Experiment with novel approaches and use creativity to foster learning and engagement and increase productivity and effectiveness

* Collaborate with Key Stakeholders and external vendors to uphold Global Learning standards while navigating multiple rounds of revisions and project updates.

* Research emerging trends, propose new ideas and facilitate peer upskilling sessions

* Articulate, negotiate, and recommend tailored learning solutions with internal/external project teams

* Create and maintain project plans

* Manage / participate in special projects, vendor relations, GL maintenance, admin. tasks, etc.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design, Curriculum Development, or a related field.

* 4+ years of experience designing and developing corporate learning solutions.

* Experience with action mapping or task analysis

* Experience creating design documents such as Design Strategies, Content Outlines, Scripts, and Storyboards

* Experience creating ILT/VILT materials, eLearning modules and videos; and creating / curating learning pathways. .

* Proficiency in technical authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline/Rise, Vyond, and Google Suite.

* Expertise in Agile development and managing global project teams through multiple rounds of revisions.

* Portfolio submission is required

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) and project planning software like

* Advanced skills in User Experience (UX) Design, gamification, and intermediate data analytics.

* Hands-on experience with AI-driven tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Synthesia) and AI prompting to create code or custom designs.

* Background in CPG or similar industries with global functions and diverse audiences.

* Strong background in User Experience (UX) Design, gamification, and learning platforms…