Senior Instructional Design Specialist

Overview

The Senior Instructional Design Specialist is a highly experienced professional responsible for leading the end‑to‑end design, development, and implementation of complex, high‑impact learning solutions that enhance organizational performance. This role serves as a strategic consultant, applying advanced knowledge of instructional design methodologies, learning science, and emerging technologies to solve significant business challenges. Responsibilities include supporting the L&D function, mentoring junior teammates, managing relationships with senior stakeholders, and championing best practices.

• Design and develop instructional materials across e‑learning, VILT, in‑person workshops, and blended learning solutions. Create and maintain project documentation, including design documents, storyboards, and scripts.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, project managers, and other stakeholders to gather content, identify learning objectives, and ensure accuracy and relevance of training materials.
• Assist in evaluation of training effectiveness by collecting feedback, analyzing data, and recommending revisions and improvements.
• Research and stay current with new trends, technologies, and best practices in instructional design, adult learning theory, and educational technology.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Human Resources, Communications, or related field required.
• Experience: 5+ years of instructional design and work experience in a medium to large organization.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Advanced e‑learning development with Articulate Storyline 360 and/or Adobe Captivate; scenario‑based learning, simulations, and advanced variable functionality; graphic design and multimedia/video editing; proficiency with Learning Management Systems and Microsoft Office 365 Suite; excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication; strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment; consult with senior business leaders and align learning strategy to KPIs.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Instructional Design or e‑learning development certification (e.g., CPLP) required; advanced certification in a core  (e.g., Design Thinking, Performance Consulting) required; PMP preferred.

Wage range: $82,730.00 – $ (may vary by geography, knowledge, skills, and experience).

Base compensation plus potential bonuses based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics. Benefits include medical, prescription, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, supplemental health, employee support, paid parental leave, pet insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and eligible for vacation: 10–20 days (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at  ext 5218.