Instructional Designer

DFW
Main Office
2425 Dillard Street
Grand Prairie, TX 75051, USA

The Instructional Designer () is responsible for designing, developing, and improving learning experiences that support business performance, safety, quality, and leadership effectiveness. This role translates real business needs into practical, learner-centered solutions that work in both field and office environments.

This is not a purely academic design role. The Instructional Designer partners closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), leaders, and L&D teammates to create learning experiences. Beginning to end, that is clear, usable, and applied to the job.

• Design and develop learning solutions using sound instructional design principles (e.g., adult learning, performance-based design)
• Create a variety of learning assets, including:
  • Instructor-led training (ILT) materials
  • eLearning modules
  • Toolkits, job aids, and field-friendly resources
  • Participant guides, facilitator guides, and slide decks
• Ensure learning is practical, concise, and focused on on-the-job application

• Partner with L&D and business stakeholders to clarify learning needs and performance gaps
• Ask the right questions to determine whether training is the right solution
• Translate business goals into measurable learning objectives

• Work directly with subject matter experts to extract knowledge and structure content
• Challenge “content dumps” and help SMEs focus on what learners actually need to do
• Manage timelines and expectations with SMEs

• Apply L&D design standards, templates, and branding consistently
• Ensure learning assets are accessible, scalable, and easy to maintain
• Participate in content reviews and revisions based on feedback and outcomes
• Support evaluation of learning effectiveness (reaction, learning, application)
• Use feedback and data to refine and improve learning assets over time
• Contribute to continuous improvement of L&D processes and tools

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning & Development, Human Resources, or related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of instructional design or learning development experience
• Demonstrated ability to design learning for adult learners
• Strong writing and content-structuring skills

• Experience designing learning in the corporate setting
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and learning technologies
• Experience working in construction, manufacturing, operations, or similarly complex environments
• Experience applying change management or performance support approaches

• Clear, concise communication
• Stakeholder and SME partnership
• Project and timeline management
• Attention to detail and quality
• Practical problem-solving mindset

At Polk Mechanical, you’re more than an employee — you’re part of Polk Nation. We invest in your success, celebrate your strengths, and provide opportunities to develop your career in meaningful ways. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals who believe in teamwork, integrity, and building something extraordinary together.

• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• 100% Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance

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