UX Design Internship

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:

UX Design Internship

Travel Required?:
No Travel

Posting

Start Date:

1/28/26

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #170465 - 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.

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a motivated individual to join our Global Information Technology (GIT) UX Team. This internship is a six-month paid hybrid program, starting in June and continuing into the fall semester with opportunity to extend.

As a User Experience intern you will take part in meaningful work and real life projects as you gain an in-depth experience with user experience methodologies. You will work with cross-functional teams to create impactful experiences. Our team is responsible for improving the user experience of business & customer facing products. This role will require both creativity and analytical capability.

Responsibilities May Include:

* Conduct/assist user research & usability testing

* Design solutions that improve external and internal experiences

* Assist in brainstorming and iterate on designs that are driven by user research

* Proactively solicit feedback from stakeholders and the UX team to improve work deliverables

* Optimize information architecture to promote usability, while accommodating technical needs/constraints

* Develop user flows and personas to facilitate design processes

* Assist in the expansion of UX capabilities within the organization

* Assist creating components and documentation for component libraries

Requirements:

* Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or other graduate degree in Graphic Design, UI/UX Design, Psychology, Information Technology, Human Computer Interaction with a graduation date of December 2026 or later

* Documentation of authorization to work in the United States, not requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future

* A minimum GPA of 2.8

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

* Self-motivated, able to work independently but also collaborative and driven by group critique

* Must have a portfolio of previous work

* Comfortable with design tools such as Figma

* This position requires a 6-month commitment (June-December)

* Must be available to work 35 hours/week during the Summer

* 20 hours/week during the Spring semester

* Must be available to work hybrid at our Piscataway, NJ office location

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $23.50 - $33.50 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…