Lead E-Learning Designer (BASF-Chemetall)

Now Hiring! Lead E-Learning Designer (ECT-Chemetall)

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF/Chemetall, is the Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, and a leading supplier of applied surface treatments worldwide. At BASF/Chemetall, we develop and manufacture tailor-made technology and system solutions for applied surface technology. Our products protect metals from corrosion, facilitate forming and treatment, prepare parts optimally for the painting process and ensure excellent coating adhesion. Our technologies and products are used in a variety of industries and end markets such as automotive, aerospace, aluminum finishing and metal forming. 

The chemical treatment of metal surfaces is BASF/Chemetall core competence. The focus of our worldwide activities is on the development and implementation of customized technology and system solutions for surface treatment

We’re looking for a Lead Learning Experience Designer to join our team in New Providence, NJ.

This individual will own the design and development of high‑impact digital learning across the organization. In this role, you’ll transform SME insights into engaging eLearning, shape our learning ecosystem, and influence how skills are built company‑wide.

You’ll be the senior design authority on a small, collaborative team—an expert contributor with autonomy, visibility, and room to innovate.

As a Lead E-Learning Designer (ECT-Chemetall), you create chemistry by...

eLearning Design & Content Development

• Own end to end design and development using Articulate Storyline and Rise to ensuring engaging content.
• Collaborate with SME to create innovative and interactive content that drives organizational priorities.
• Apply adult learning principles, practice-based learning, and assessment strategies.
• Drive design, consistency, and quality across all learning assets as a collaborative leading partner within the team.

Adoption & Learning Experience Design

• Design and implement learning journeys and curricula to facilitate employee development goals.
• Promote and influence employee learning programs by creating thoughtful rollout frameworks and communication strategies.
• Use data and feedback insights to make informed decisions on improving the learner’s experience.

LMS Administration & Governance

• Manage course publishing, versioning, enrollments, and basic troubleshooting in alignment with the team.
• Define and maintain LMS structure, taxonomy, and content standards.
• Own reporting and insights to monitor and influence content to demonstrate training effectiveness.
• Partner with HR/IT as needed on user access and system hygiene.

If you have...

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in instructional design or learning experience design.
• Advanced proficiency in Articulate Storyline and Rise (portfolio required).
• Experience administering or supporting an LMS in a corporate environment.
• Strong ability to partner with SMEs and influence without formal authority.
• Comfort balancing strategy, execution, and quality ownership.
• Ability to lead through expertise, influence, and collaboration.
• Experience designing employee development, technical, or role-based training preferred.
• Familiarity with SCORM, accessibility standards, and learning analytics preferred.
• Experience shaping learning standards, templates, or governance models preferred.

Skills

• Strong project management and stakeholder‑coordination skills.
• Ability to conduct needs assessments and align solutions to business goals.
• Proficiency with multimedia tools (video, audio, graphics).
• Strong understanding of accessibility and UX design principles.
• Ability to analyze learning data to improve content and impact.

Work Location Expectations

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Pay transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $90,000- $120,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.