Instructional Designer

Job Details

The Senior Instructional Designer is passionate and responsible for leading, designing and developing training solutions using instructional design best practices that support multiple learning styles. This role identifies appropriate media for both virtual and classroom delivery, including instructor‑led training, online courses, web‑based training, video, micro‑learning, and simulations. The Designer consults and collaborates with internal team members and clients at all levels to analyze training needs, identify learning objectives, and consider business objectives, audience needs, deadlines, budget, delivery platforms, and internal quality standards.

Success measurements are also identified.

• Perform needs analyses and develop recommendations for specific training interventions (planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting).
• Manage training project initiatives from end‑to‑end, including creating project plans, assigning tasks and due dates, and assessing risk.
• Drive instructional design standards, strategies, and technologies that leverage media to instruct and educate staff across the organization.
• Lead, design, and develop learning, practice, and assessment materials; evaluate and ensure the quality, accuracy, relevance, effectiveness, and completeness of instructional materials.
• Lead teams and subject‑matter experts in targeting audience training needs and convert instructor‑led training classes into blended learning solutions.
• Measure training effectiveness by creating and analyzing surveys, evaluations, and needs assessments.
• Apply tested instructional design theories, practices, and methods.
• Develop strong relationships at all levels of the organization and serve as a business training partner to all departments.
• Design, develop, and deliver curricula; remain current in trends, development, and innovations in adult learning, training, technology, and instructional methodologies.
• Recommend and implement procedures and practices that improve the instructional design process.
• Design and write training manuals and job aids.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Five years of demonstrated experience in designing and delivering online and instructor‑led classes required.
• Instructional Design or eLearning technical certification preferred.

• Project management skills (project planning, task management, due dates, delegation).
• Ability to storyboard and write effective copy, instructional text, and audio/video scripts.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to communicate with all levels and build credibility within the organization.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver virtual learning cross‑functionally.
• Experience in instructional design and lesson/curriculum planning skills.
• Experience with LMS platforms;
  Cornerstone On Demand preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design methodology.
• Excellent graphic design skills and ability to develop multimedia content.
• Proficiency in building simulation and scenario‑based eLearning.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, listening).
• Ability to promote continuous learning as an organizational priority.
• Excellent design, editing, proofreading, and analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Proficiency in design software such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Vyond, and Camtasia.

Compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and laws is a condition of employment. Employees must read and sign both the Business Code of Conduct and the Personal Standard Code of Conduct and are expected to perform their duties ethically and honestly.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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