Instructional Designer

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GFT is seeking an Instructional Designer to join our Learning & Development team. This role follows a hybrid working schedule with regular attendance required in the office.

GFT Strategic Services includes HR, Legal, Accounting & Finance, Office Operations, IT Services, and Marketing & Communications. They manage and support the company's global operations and play a critical role in delivering infrastructure consulting and design services.

As an Instructional Designer, you will collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, implement, and evaluate learning solutions that drive organizational objectives. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team!

• Design and develop clear and engaging end-to-end learning and performance-focused solutions aligned to strategic business objectives.
• Apply adult learning theory, industry best practices, and evidence-based instructional design strategies to learning program and training material development.
• Conduct needs assessment and training needs analysis to develop strategic guidance and design learning solutions.
• Act as internal consultant and trusted advisor to program stakeholders, adeptly maneuvering through the instructional design process from analysis through evaluation.
• Ensure alignment and collaboration amongst stakeholders by effectively developing, communicating, and negotiating buy‑in to work plans, timelines, and scope.
• Draft, revise, and edit instructional materials such as course outlines, templates, style guides, video and audio scripts, instructor guides, participant guides, learning assessments, and course evaluations.
• Serve as backup support for learning management system (LMS) administration.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in the design, development, and delivery of training materials for multiple delivery methods (instructor‑led, virtual instructor‑led, web‑based training, blended learning).
• Knowledge of and practical experience with adult learning theory, instructional methodologies, technology-enabled design, and learning methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint to develop training templates, visual aids, and job aids.
• Experience with Articulate Storyline or other web-based training development tools.
• Experience with Adobe Premiere or other video development tools.
• Experience applying graphic design principles and best practices to training development.
• Superior communication and written language skills, including grammar.
• Ability to diplomatically influence stakeholders to adopt best practices and evidence‑based approaches to instructional design.
• Experience with LMS administration.
• Knowledge of accessibility principles/practices and the implications for design and development.

• Experience working within the engineering or professional services industry.
• Experience with Cornerstone LMS.

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000. Salary is dependent on experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

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