Instructional Designer Senior Analyst

About the role

Toyota is a collaborative, respectful workplace where team members dream, do, and grow. As a world‑admired brand leading the future of mobility, Toyota seeks talented individuals to join its Talent Development team in Human Resources as an Instructional Designer Senior Analyst. The role is based in Plano, Texas, and requires residing within commutable distance.

Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end life cycle of learning deliverables, from needs analysis to script and storyboard creation, development, marketing and communications, and evaluation.
• Own the learning strategy for large, complex, enterprise‑wide initiatives.
• Advise business functions, SMEs, and stakeholders on learning strategy and design decisions that drive business outcomes.
• Lead the evaluation of learning product effectiveness using data analytics, learner feedback, and research in learning theory to identify areas of improvement.
• Work collaboratively with an agile learning team, managing project timelines to deliver timely and quality products.
• Review and evaluate work from peers through feedback, design input, and quality assurance.
• Leverage AI tools for rapid prototyping, script support, localization, or workflow acceleration in learning design when appropriate.
• Actively participate in internal and external learning & development communities to share best practices and set standards for quality learning.
• Leverage new methodologies and modalities to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Support facilitation of learning experiences as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) or equivalent professional work experience relevant to this position.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience as an instructional/learning designer, curriculum developer, or a similar role.
• Advanced knowledge of instructional design principles, models, and theories including emerging learning technologies.
• Experience designing beyond individual courses to support the full learning ecosystem, including LMS/LXP integration.
• Experience designing assessments and evaluating the effectiveness of learning programs.
• Proficiency with content authoring tools and systems (Articulate Suite, Camtasia, Vyond, Adobe Creative Cloud, and/or similar platforms).
• Experience working with ambiguity, competing priorities, and complex stakeholder groups.
• Cross‑functional project management experience and process experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proposal development and presentation.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree, training, or certifications in Instructional Design, Curriculum & Instruction, Education, Organizational Development, or similar.
• User experience (UX) planning and design experience.
• Experience working with agile/scrum methodology for Instructional Design.
• Demonstrated experience with large‑group facilitation and virtual learning delivery.
• Experience working in a hybrid work environment (part‑time virtual, part‑time in the office).
• Ability to submit a portfolio of previous work.

Benefits

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable).
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more.
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).