Instructional Designer Specialist
About the role
Canon USA’s Sales Training team empowers sales representatives to excel in selling Canon’s cutting-edge print and scan hardware and software solutions through dynamic self-paced and instructor-led training programs. We’re looking for a creative, tech-savvy, and results-driven Instructional Designer Specialist (Specialist, Curriculum Develop) who thrives on building performance-based learning solutions for new product launches and strategic initiatives. In this role, you’ll lead the design and development of microlearning, web-based training, and both virtual and in-person instructor-led programs tailored to our sales force. If you're passionate about learning innovation and have a strong background in instructional design, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This position may be based out of one of our six regional offices: Melville, NY (headquarters), Jamesburg, NJ, Atlanta, GA, Itasca, IL, Irving, TX, or Irvine, CA.
Responsibilities
- Conduct needs assessments to identify performance gaps and define course goals
- Design and develop engaging, AI-enhanced learning experiences using adult learning principles and instructional design models to personalize content, automate workflows, and optimize learner engagement
- Create content using tools like Articulate 360 and Synthesia, including microlearning, eLearning, and instructor-led materials such as instructor guides and student guides
- Proactively engage and follow up with subject matter experts (S