The Home Depot
Associate Instructional Designer
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Edtech.com's Summary
Home Depot is hiring an Associate Instructional Designer to design and develop learning solutions for associates across various operational areas. The role involves creating course materials, collaborating with subject matter experts, and ensuring quality and alignment with business goals.
Highlights
- Creates storyboards and instructional materials for training courses aligned with business objectives
- Coordinates with internal and external subject matter experts to gather content
- Uses eLearning development tools such as Articulate Storyline, Presenter, and Adobe Captivate
- Communicates project status proactively to clients and management
- Reviews and edits training content to meet Home Depot quality standards
- Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of adult learning theories
- Pay range between $50,000 and $90,000, with potential bonuses and profit sharing
- Minimum qualifications include legal work eligibility in the US and being at least 18 years old
- Preferred qualifications include an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and prior education or retail training experience
- Occasional travel under 10% and minimal physical requirements
Associate Instructional Designer Full Description
Associate Instructional Designer (Remote)
Location – Austin, TX
Job ID – Req178397
Category – Technology
Apply By – 07/17/2026
Company Overview
What’s the best place we’ve ever built? The place where we work. At Home Depot, our goal is to provide the highest level of service, the broadest selection of products, and the most competitive prices. As the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, we operate more than 2,200 retail stores across North America. And each of our associates are focused one thing — helping our customers build and improve their homes, businesses, and ultimately their lives.
Pay Range
The pay range for this position is between $50,000.00 – $90,000.00.
Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. The Home Depot offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits, which may include a performance-based bonus program or a profit sharing program depending on position.
Remote/virtual – An associate in a remote/virtual role typically is not required to work from a designated Home Depot location to complete their job duties. Limited or infrequent in-office presence may be required. We also refer to this as location – independent.
Learn more about our 4 different work locations. Additional information will be provided during the application process.
Position Purpose:
The Associate Instructional Designer (AID) designs and develops learning solutions for associates in all areas of The Home Depot’s operations. The AID creates deliverables for all phases of the course creation lifecycle including analysis documents, design documents, storyboards, and final learning deliverables that align to the overall business goals. The AID collaborates effectively with peers, leaders, and business partners to build learning solutions that align to desired outcomes and ensure learning deliverables meet and exceed The Home Depot’s quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Position Purpose:
The Associate Instructional Designer (AID) designs and develops learning solutions for associates in all areas of The Home Depot’s operations. The AID creates deliverables for all phases of the course creation lifecycle including analysis documents, design documents, storyboards, and final learning deliverables that align to the overall business goals. The AID collaborates effectively with peers, leaders, and business partners to build learning solutions that align to desired outcomes and ensure learning deliverables meet and exceed The Home Depot’s quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- 50% Identify, curate, and collect information based on project needs, and create storyboards and develop error-free instructional material in various formats. Test and debug deliverables for quality assurance.
- 20% Coordinate internal and external subject matter experts to obtain required job and task information
- 10% Know standard eLearning development tools and software (Articulate Storyline and Presenter, Adobe Captivate).
- 10% Proactively communicate task and project status to client group and management
- 10% Review and edit material against accepted THD standards for quality
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position reports to Manager Learning.
- This position has 0 direct reports.
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred (or equivalent Home Depot experience)
- Experience in education or learning field, or similar work experience
- Experience creating training deliverables for retail organizations
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 2
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Basic knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theories
- Proficiency with software including Microsoft Office
- Basic knowledge of standard eLearning development tools
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Knowing you have the proper tools to take care of yourself and your family is important. We offer resources to help support you and your family through different life stages.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Home Depot offers associates Medical (full-time only), Dental, Vision ($120 plan coverage free to all associates), Medical Payment Plan, Spending Accounts (full-time only), Health Savings Account (full-time only), Critical Illness Insurance, Disability Coverage, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
TIME OFF
Taking time off is important for your health, and Home Depot offers various benefits to support this for eligible associates.
Vacation
- Salaried associates: 2 weeks in the first year (1 week in Maine plus 1 week PTO)
- FT Hourly Associates: 40 hours after 6 months
- PT Hourly Associates: 20 hours after 6 months
- Temporary Associates: Not eligible unless required by law
Sick Time
- FT Hourly Associates: 4 hours per month or as required by law
- PT Hourly Associates: 2 hours per month or as required by law
- Temporary Associates: Eligible as per legal requirements
Disability
- Salaried and FT Hourly Associates: Eligible for short-term and long-term from the hire date
- PT Hourly Associates: Eligible for short-term from the hire date
- State Plans: Company benefits may be adjusted by state disability plans
Additional Benefits
- Paid Holidays: Six per year
- Paid Maternity/Parental Leave: Available to eligible associates
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Home Depot offers a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support in several areas. All associates, their spouses, children and household members have access to 6 counseling sessions per situation, per year.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS & RESOURCES
24/7 virtual doctor care can help to improve (or maintain) your physical and mental wellbeing. In addition, we offer discounts on fitness equipment, programs, gym memberships and more. There are also benefits available to help with education needs, taking care of pets, taking care of families, travel, illnesses and more.
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