Learning and Development Instructional Designer

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Regular FT Professional Bolingbrook, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.).

At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability

S&S Activewear is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to create modern, scalable learning experiences that support the growth and development of our commercial organization. This role partners closely with the commercial teams Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design engaging learning solutions that accelerate onboarding, product knowledge, consultative selling capabilities, and performance improvement across the commercial organization.

The Instructional Designer will be responsible for developing e-learning content, structured learning paths, assessments, and performance support tools while modernizing training delivery methods and learner experiences. This position will play a critical role in supporting strategic initiatives, including Consultative Selling and brand/product education programs.

Salaried: $110,000 - $125,000 (based on experience)

Monday - Friday (standard business hours) Full-time, exempt

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life, health, and future. Benefits begin 0–90 days after hire and include Vacation, Personal, and Sick time;
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage;
Flexible Spending Accounts; and a 401(k) plan. You’ll also enjoy discounts on brand‑name apparel, fun employee events, and meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement. Join a company that invests in you from day one.

• Design and develop e-learning modules, blended learning programs, and structured learning paths.
• Create storyboards, scenarios, simulations, videos, job aids, and knowledge checks.
• Partner with SMEs to analyze learning needs and translate business requirements into effective training solutions.
• Design readiness assessments, certification programs, and skill-tracking methodologies.
• Develop onboarding and continuous learning curricula for commercial team members.
• Modernize existing training content using current instructional design best practices and adult learning principles.
• Collaborate with the L&D Specialist to ensure content is effectively deployed through learning systems.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through learner feedback, assessments, and business performance metrics.
• Maintain instructional design standards, templates, and governance processes.
• Support the development of Sales & Industry Foundations and Product/Brand training programs.
• Continuously…