Instructional Designer

Colgate • Piscataway, NJ

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Instructional Designer on Colgate-Palmolive’s Global Learning Design & Development team, you will create learner-centric solutions that build organizational capability and drive measurable behavior change across global business functions. You will develop and curate modern learning experiences using Agile methodologies, Design Thinking, adult learning principles, and AI technologies, in collaboration with learning partners, subject matter experts, and stakeholders.

The role encompasses designing learning experiences, creating and reviewing learning materials, exploring innovative tools and approaches, and applying digital and creative technologies to accelerate workflows and personalize learning. You will help identify performance needs, develop and test prototypes, iterate based on feedback, and own learning projects from kickoff through launch.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Communication, Adult Education, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience designing and developing corporate learning solutions across digital and instructor-led formats.
• Proficiency with Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise), Vyond, and Google Workspace.
• Submit a professional portfolio showcasing analysis and design artifacts, multimedia assets, and finished learning products, such as interactive eLearning, instructor-led facilitator decks with notes, or AI-integrated learning tools.

Nice To Haves

• Practical experience using generative AI prompting techniques to create custom learning assets, interactive scenarios, or code.
• Hands-on familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud tools, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro, and project-tracking software such as Monday.com.
• Working knowledge of UX design principles, gamification techniques, and learning data analytics.
• Prior learning design experience in a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or global matrixed enterprise environment.
• Advanced degree or specialized certification in Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design (LXD), or Curriculum Development.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct task analysis or action mapping and author end-to-end design documentation, including design strategies, storyboards, facilitator guides, and video scripts.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning experience design through collaborative working sessions and sprints, using an agile ADDIE approach.
• Propose learning approaches and apply adult learning principles to develop solutions such as eLearning, instructor-led or virtual instructor-led training, and digital learning pathways.
• Create or review facilitator decks, participant activities and workbooks, scripts, storyboards, communications, and vision boards.
• Research and share innovative learning tools, trends, and ideas, and lead peer-upskilling sessions.
• Use AI tools and learning and creative technologies to accelerate workflows and personalize learning experiences.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, cross-functional stakeholders, Global People teams, and learning partners to assess learning needs.
• Consult with vendors about project scopes and ensure deliverables meet Global Learning quality standards.
• Participate in discovery and lead action-mapping sessions to identify desired behaviors and performance-related skill gaps.
• Interview learners, create and test prototypes, and rapidly iterate learning solutions using qualitative and quantitative feedback.
• Own project timelines, revision cycles, learner feedback, and completed learning solutions from kickoff through launch.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions, subject to eligibility requirements
• Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days for salaried employees
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave in accordance with role, location, and applicable local laws
• Salaried employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and profit-sharing
• Long-term incentives may be available for executive-level roles

What This Job Offers

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