Instructional Designer

About the role

The Senior Instructional Designer is responsible for leading, designing, and developing training solutions that support diverse learning styles. They also consult and collaborate with internal teams and clients to analyze training needs and identify learning objectives.

Responsibilities

• Perform needs analyses and develop recommendations for specific training interventions
• Manage training project initiatives from start to finish, including creating project plans, assigning tasks, and setting due dates
• Drive instructional design standards, strategies, and technologies that utilize 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 the audiences' training needs
• 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
• Design, develop, and deliver curriculums
• Remain current in trends, developments, and innovations in adult learning, training, technology, and instructional methodologies
• Recommend and implement procedures and practices that improve the instructional design process used by the organization
• Design and write training manuals and job aids
• May perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field is preferred, Bachelor’s Degree required in a related field. 5 years of demonstrated experience in designing and delivering online and instructor-led classes are required. An instructional design or eLearning technical certification is preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• Project management skills (project plan, task management, due dates, delegation)
• Ability to storyboard, write effective copy, instructional text, audio/video scripts
• Ability to work independently
• Proven ability to communicate with all levels and build a high level of credibility within the organization
• Proven ability to develop and deliver virtual learning cross-functionally
• Proven working experience in instructional design
• Lesson and 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, with the ability to develop multimedia content
• Proficiency in building simulation and scenario-based eLearning
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and listening skills
• Ability to promote continuous learning as an organizational priority
• Excellent design, editing skills, proofreading, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in various design software such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Vyond, and Camtasia