Instructional Designer

Position Overview

The Instructional Designer at Pref-Tech is responsible for designing, developing, and continuously improving learning experiences that support employee performance and business outcomes. This role translates real-world job tasks, operational workflows, and competency requirements into practical, engaging learning solutions that can be immediately applied in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy effective learning solutions, including eLearning, instructor-led training, videos, simulations, and assessments
• Translate business needs and performance gaps into clear learning objectives and targeted development solutions
• Develop structured learning pathways aligned with competency models and career growth
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to capture technical knowledge, validate content accuracy, and create practical, job-relevant learning materials
• Support onboarding, skill-building, compliance readiness, leadership growth, and continuous learning experiences that enable employee performance
• Maintain and update learning materials to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with organizational priorities
• Design assessments and evaluation tools, analyze learning data and feedback, and continuously improve content based on outcomes and evolving business needs
• Manage multiple learning projects while ensuring timelines, quality, consistency, and accuracy across deliverables
• Support the integration of learning content into the learning management system, including course setup, SCORM compliance, and tracking

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design, Educational Technology, or related field
• 3–5+ years of experience designing and developing learning programs
• Proven ability to translate job tasks into effective training solutions
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design models, and competency-based training
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across multiple levels of the organization
• Experience with learning management systems, SCORM, and multimedia authoring tools (Articulate 360, Captivate, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Cloud, Vyond, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing learning for technical, field-based, or skilled trade roles
• Experience using learning analytics, reporting tools, and platforms such as Power BI to measure impact and inform decisions
• Ability to use AI tools to enhance learning design, content development, and team productivity

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Inclusion in Operational Incentive Program, which shares excess profits as bonuses
• 401K Safe Harbor Plan with matching dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of annual gross salary (Traditional and Roth options available)
• Health, dental, vision and other elective insurances

Work Hours & Travel

This position is primarily office-based and requires the ability to sit for extended periods, operate a computer and standard office equipment, and communicate effectively in person and electronically. Occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs.) may be required.

Physical Requirements

This position is primarily office-based and requires the ability to sit for extended periods, operate a computer and standard office equipment, and communicate effectively in person and electronically. Occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs.) may be required.

Core Values

• Professionalism: Our expectations are high, we take great pride in our work, and we communicate well.
• Grit: We thrive on challenges. We do what it takes to get the job done.
• Right: We know what right is and do it every time.
• Intelligent Thought: We plan meticulously, execute decisively, and resolve issues effectively.
• Trusted Advisors: We are experts. We continuously develop our knowledge and transfer that knowledge to each other, our customers, and our vendors.

Purpose Statement

“Within a family culture, nurture and inspire our employees to creatively resolve customer pain using the highest level of craftsmanship and service.”

EEO Statement

Preferred Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to workforce diversity. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. We offer a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.