Industrial Designer

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #173259 - 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 a member of the Colgate Toothbrush and Device R&D team, the Industrial Designer will support the design and development of next-generation toothbrushes and oral care devices-balancing ergonomics, technical constraints, and aesthetic desire. You will help champion the design process by translating consumer rituals into tangible solutions, solving complex physical problems, and effectively communicating your vision to our cross-functional partners in Engineering and Marketing.  

The successful candidate will possess a passion for the Colgate brand, a restless curiosity to learn, and a foundational understanding of what it takes to deliver world-class consumer products.

At Colgate, we don't just design objects; we design for people's health and confidence. A high level of teamwork and empathy is paramount to the success of our studio. We believe that "A Future to Smile About" is a collective effort-we innovate together, and we succeed together.

** Responsibilities*
* + Champion Design Excellence:
Own and drive industrial design efforts across the entire development cycle-from blue-sky brainstorming and ideation sketching to 3D CAD development, high-fidelity rendering, and rapid prototyping, culminating in production-intent 3D data.

+ Cross-Disciplinary Synergy:
Seamlessly collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. You will partner with internal chemists and scientists to harmonize chemical science with physical product design, while also working with external design consultancies, contract manufacturers, and technology suppliers to ensure design feasibility and innovation.

+ Global Collaboration & Cultural Fluency:
Engage with cross-functional partners and manufacturing teams from across the globe. You will work with Marketing, Supply Chain, and Production experts in various regions, requiring an open, inclusive mindset and a deep respect for different cultures. We believe that to design for everyone, we must be able to collaborate with everyone.

+ Collaborative

Innovation: Partner closely with Marketing and Insights teams to define the next generation of toothbrushes and devices. You will ensure every design not only meets technical requirements but solves for the holistic needs and desires of our global consumers.

+ Insight Translation:
Transform complex consumer insights and cultural trends into tangible, iconic product concepts that improve the daily wellness rituals of millions.

+ Human-Centered Validation:
Participate in and facilitate user studies to gather actionable feedback. You will apply human factors and ergonomic principles to validate and refine designs within real-world oral care scenarios.

+ Value Creation:
Conceptualize disruptive ways to provide new value-whether through smart device integration, sustainable material transitions, or breakthrough cleaning technologies.

+ Guardian of the Brand:
Uphold and evolve the Colgate Visual Brand Language, ensuring all designs maintain a consistent, premium, and approachable identity recognized worldwide.

+ Cultural Catalyst:
Be a driving force in our studio culture. We look for positive energy in the face of complex challenges and a genuine eagerness to go the extra mile for the team, the project, and the consumer.

** Please include a link to your online portfolio within your resume or application to be considered for this role.*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design or a related…