Retail Instructional Design Specialist

About This Job

The main purpose of this job is to be responsible for curriculum planning and management, ensuring material maintains a high caliber of excellence and adheres to learning best practices and industry standards. This job is also accountable for driving agreed program impact and effectiveness.

Essential Functions

• Design and develop training content, both classroom and virtual, to ensure a smooth learning journey and all content is up to date
• Design learning activities, assignments, and assessments; write scripts for video and audio content, records training demos as needed
• Edit and develop online learning, training modules, and eLearning/self-guided courses
• Develop instructor manuals, rubrics, and other teaching tools such as infographics
• Analyze, update, and refine existing content in partnership with training team
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop or refine course content
• Support project work and overall strategy for training and development as well as support facilitation as needed for projects and training coverage
• Develop and design strategic learning curriculum
• Development, publication, and maintenance of curriculum roadmaps across all content types and modalities
• Management of the library of published coursework (repository and course catalog)
• Guidance given to learning developers, deliverers, and project coordinators in evaluation, development, and approval of new content proposals
• Collaboration with other teams to develop tooling and workflows for the implementation of curriculum plans across all stages of the content creation pipeline
• Management of strategic curriculum projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Working knowledge of instructions design tools such as Articulate Rise360, Camtasia, Articulate Storyline, or Captivate with ability to create effective visual aids
• Knowledge of training methodology and technology, Learning Management Systems (Workday) and SharePoint and knowledge base systems
• Strong organizational, communication, relationship management skills to meet deadlines
• Ability to write/edit training materials that are clear, concise, and grammatically correct
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with the ability to create polished, engaging presentations.
• Willingness to embrace AI tools to enhance design and effectiveness
• Strong knowledge of instructions design tools such as Articulate Rise360, Camtasia, Articulate Storyline, and Captivate
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and learning design
• A proven track record in technical education with knowledge of instructional design principles, techniques and approaches
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly research, analyze and comprehend the necessary topical areas at a strategic level
• Ability to mentor and guide team members
• Ability to ask the needed big-picture questions that lead to process and curriculum improvements
• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Inquisitive, agile, and strong team player with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
• Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years’ experience in instructional design and development, preferably within a corporate environment

Schedule

• Hybrid Schedule: In office 3 days per week
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future
• Level of role is determined by experience, knowledges, skills, abilities, and education

Pay & Benefits

• Compensation range: $30.55 - $40.85 per hour (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies)
• Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation and paid personal time
• Career development and education assistance
• Voluntary supplemental benefits

Location: 1000 Walnut St, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Time Type: Full time