Instructional Designer
Job in
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19117, USA
Listed on 2026-10-09
Listing for:
First Advantage
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-09
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Learning & Development Specialist, Training Instructor / Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Analyze business requests to identify root causes, performance gaps, learner needs, and desired business outcomes.
- Consult with stakeholders and SMEs to determine whether learning is the appropriate solution and recommend the most effective intervention.
- Translate business requirements into measurable learning objectives and success metrics.
- Conceptualize and visualize engaging learning experiences that enhance learner adoption, retention, and performance.
- Design innovative learning journeys using storytelling, scenarios, simulations, microlearning, performance support, and experiential learning techniques.
- Select the most appropriate learning modality based on audience needs, complexity, risk, and business impact.
- Utilize AI-powered tools such as Copilot and modern learning technologies to accelerate content development and increase design efficiency.
- Apply effective prompting techniques and human judgment to ensure learning solutions are accurate, relevant, and learner-focused.
- Continuously explore emerging technologies to improve learner experiences and development practices.
- Develop instructional materials including learning blueprints, storyboards, scripts, participant guides, job aids, assessments, presentations, and digital learning assets.
- Collaborate with multimedia developers and stakeholders to create high-quality learning experiences.
- Design assessments and evaluation mechanisms to measure learning effectiveness.
- Utilize learner feedback and data insights to continuously improve learning solutions.
- Recommend enhancements based on performance outcomes and learner behavior.
- Partner with SMEs, business leaders, and project teams to ensure alignment between learning initiatives and organizational goals.
- Effectively communicate design recommendations and learning strategies to stakeholders.
- Stay current on learning science, instructional design trends, AI advancements, and emerging learning technologies.
- Continuously develop skills in learning experience design, performance consulting, creativity, and innovation.
- Strong analytical thinking
- Curiosity and learning agility
- Ability to connect business problems to learning solutions
- Creative visualization and storytelling skills
- Learner-centric design mindset
- Effective use of AI tools to enhance productivity
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Learning Needs Analysis
- Instructional Design
- Learning Experience Design (LXD)
- Storytelling & Scenario Design
- Design Thinking
- Performance Consulting
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication & Facilitation
- Microsoft Copilot
- Articulate Storyline/Rise or equivalent tools
- GenAI-enabled content creation platforms
- Multimedia and interactive learning tools
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Creativity
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Innovation
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
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