User Experience Designer

No Relocation Assistance Offered

# 96871 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly passionate about Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. More than 60% of the households in the world have a Colgate product.

We invite qualified applicants for the role of User Experience (UX) Designer. This role is part of the Architecture and Advanced Technology team within Global Information Technology responsible for improving the user experience of IT solutions provided to Colgate’s business functions demonstrating user-centered design. This role will require both creativity and analytical capability.

Responsibilities include:

• Design solutions that improve the external and internal experiences


• Plan and conduct research studies, analyze results, and translate into specific design requirements.


• Build professional-quality wireframes, mockups, and prototypes in a fast paced environment for in-product use


• Lead cross-functional design workshops for functional teams.


• Advocate for the growth and inclusion of UX practices across the company


• Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship for UX team interns

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• +1 year of experience in UX related field


• Must work effectively in a team environment and be able to prioritize simultaneously and meet accelerated timelines.


• Knowledge in screen layouts, information design, typography, color, and composition


• Knowledge in creating and implementing UI designs


• Must possess adequate leadership skills to lead and facilitate UX efforts


• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, cross-function learning, data-driven decision making, self-driven learning.


• Ability to conduct sophisticated and interactive solutioning workshops


• Understanding of design methodologies (Participatory design, design thinking, double diamond, etc...)


• Experience with the following:


• Figma / Sketch / Adobe XD or equivalent


• Wireframing


• Prototyping


• Adobe Creative Cloud

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related fields.


• Knowledge of the packaged consumer products industry and related business fields.


• Experience in with web, mobile, enterprise and ecommerce applications.

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.

Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet.  

For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral health education programme, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com. To learn more about Hill's and the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love program please visit http://www.hillspet.com. To learn more about Tom’s of Maine  please visit  http://www.tomsofmaine.com.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.