Equifax
Instructional Designer
ADDIE
Canva
Edtech.com's Summary
Equifax is hiring an Instructional Designer to enhance the skills and performance of Direct-to-Consumer contact center agents worldwide. The role involves designing and developing blended learning solutions, conducting needs analyses, collaborating with stakeholders, and evaluating training effectiveness to continuously improve learning programs.
Highlights
- Design and develop instructor-led training, eLearning modules, microlearning, simulations, and assessments.
- Specialize in scenario-based learning to create immersive learner experiences.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and business leaders to align learning solutions with business goals.
- Conduct audience and needs analysis and perform training program evaluations using data and feedback.
- Manage learning projects through the entire curriculum design lifecycle.
- Required skills include instructional design using ADDIE, adult learning principles (e.g., Gange’s Nine Events), eLearning storyboarding, and assessment strategies.
- Preferred software knowledge includes Google Workspace, Canva, Adobe, and Vista2.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in instructional design or a related field and at least three years of relevant experience.
- Outstanding communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally are essential.
- Compensation includes healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and career development opportunities through online learning platforms.
Instructional Designer Full Description
Instructional Designer
Atlanta / Alpharetta
United States of America
Customer Service
Full time
Full time
Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.
Are you a highly experienced and passionate learning and development professional with a proven track record of success in designing, delivering, and evaluating impactful training programs within a fast-paced contact center environment? Do you possess a deep understanding of adult learning principles and a knack for transforming complex technical information into engaging learning experiences?
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Instructional Designer to join our Operations team, where you will play a critical role in elevating the skills and performance of our Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) contact center agents worldwide. This role requires a strategic thinker with an exceptional degree of creativity and intellectual curiosity, a strong analytical mindset, and a passion for driving continuous improvement in training programs. This hybrid position offers the flexibility of working virtually while also collaborating in-person with our team at our Atlanta office a minimum of three days per week.
What you’ll do
- Design and develop engaging learning experiences: Create blended learning solutions, including instructor-led training, self-paced eLearning modules, microlearning, simulations, and assessments. You'll be hands-on in developing storyboards, scripts, and interactive activities.
- Specialize in scenario-based learning: Craft realistic and immersive scenarios that allow learners to apply their knowledge and skills in a safe and engaging environment.
- Collaborate with stakeholders: Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs), business leaders, and the training delivery team to identify learning needs, gather content, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Translate business needs into learning solutions: Analyze business requirements and performance gaps to design targeted training solutions that address specific needs.
- Facilitate Train-the-Trainer sessions: Prepare facilitators to deliver training effectively by providing them with the necessary resources, knowledge, and support.
- Evaluate training effectiveness: Utilize data and feedback to continuously improve the quality and impact of training programs. This includes conducting needs assessments, analyzing learner performance, and gathering feedback from participants and stakeholders.
- Perform audience and needs analysis: Conduct thorough analyses to determine training requirements, including clear learning objectives, goals, and measurable metrics.
- Manage learning projects: Oversee learning projects from the initial analysis phase through implementation, including maintaining comprehensive documentation throughout the entire curriculum design lifecycle.
What experience you need
- Bachelor's degree or higher in an area of instructional design or adult learning theory or related field
- Minimum of three years of relevant, full-time experience designing and developing complex blended learning solutions that follow adult learning principles including Gange’s Nine Events
- Ability to independently design, develop, and evaluate training courses and curricula using the ADDIE model
- Experience designing and developing eLearning storyboards
- Knowledge of assessment and evaluation strategies
- Experience with needs analysis, project management, and training program evaluation
- Outstanding oral, written, and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all functional areas
- Strong attention to detail, multitasking, analytical, and problem solving skills
- Ability to respond to routine as well as complex, unplanned issues while adhering to deadlines for multiple initiatives
- Ability to independently research issues, gather evidence, and determine training needs
- Consistent with Equifax’s 3/2+2 flexible work framework, a willingness to work Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in Equifax’s Atlanta-based office
What could set you apart
- Experience with delivering training sessions
- Familiarity with internal audit processes and awareness of the impact of distributing internal/external corporate information
- Demonstrable deep understanding of the rules of English grammar and usage
- Intermediate to advance knowledge of Google Workspace (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Forms) and working with templates and style guidelines for branding consistency
- Graphic design skills in Canva, Adobe, Vista2, or other platforms
We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.
Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!
Who is Equifax?
At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence.
We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments: applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car. Our impact is real and to accomplish our goals we focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees. Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our employees makes a difference and we are looking for talented team players to join us as we help people live their financial best.
Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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