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DSG is hiring an Instructional Designer to join their Learning & Development Team in a full-time, salaried role. The Instructional Designer will design and develop performance-focused learning solutions for onboarding, upskilling, compliance, and organizational change initiatives, collaborating with business leaders and leveraging AI tools to enhance learning engagement and effectiveness.

Highlights

Design and develop learner-centered training materials using adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
Utilize Articulate Storyline, Rise, Canva, PowerPoint, and AI tools in creating eLearning content and job aids.
Collaborate with SMEs, business leaders, and Learning & Development team to align training with strategic goals and organizational needs.
Measure learning program effectiveness using evaluation methods like Kirkpatrick and Phillips models.
Experience with organizational change support, technology adoption, and process improvement preferred.
Knowledge of LMS/LXP platforms and learning analytics is a plus.
Annual salary range from $58,800 to $98,000, based on skills and experience.
Competitive benefits include ESOP ownership, paid time off, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement plans with employer match, and employee discounts.
Support for family planning and childcare with paid parental leave, adoption and infertility assistance.
Opportunities for onsite, hybrid, or remote work within DSG’s locations.

Instructional Designer Full Description

Instructional Designer

Full Time

Professional

Fargo, ND, US

+2
More Locations

Salary Range:

$58,800.00 To $98,000.00 Annually

*Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

DSG is seeking an Instructional Designer to join our Learning & Development Team. In this full time, salaried position, work is typically performed during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, but may vary on occasion according to business needs. The Instructional Designer will support DSG’s strategic goals by designing and developing engaging, performance-focused learning solutions that support new hire onboarding, upskilling, compliance training, and organizational change initiatives.

*Opportunities are available for onsite, hybrid or remote work within DSG's footprint. Visit DSGsupply.com/Locations to see the communities in which we're building futures.

At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we’ve delivered more than supplies, we’ve offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.

A Typical Day in the Life of an Instructional Designer at DSG:

Design and develop engaging, performance-based learning experiences aligned with business objectives and DSG’s strategic initiatives
Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, etc.) to create learner-centered solutions
Translate complex information into clear, interactive, and measurable learning content across modalities (eLearning, job aids, videos, instructor-led)
Integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools and emerging technologies into design workflows to improve efficiency, creativity, and learner engagement
Partner with business leaders, subject matter experts (SMEs), and end users to design learning that supports organizational change and adoption of new systems and processes
Collaborate with the Learning & Development team to ensure consistency in design standards, templates, and delivery methods
Measure the effectiveness of learning programs using established evaluation methods (e.g., Kirkpatrick, Phillips)
Gather learner and stakeholder feedback to drive iterative improvements and performance impact
Stay current on industry best practices, learning science, and innovations in instructional technology with a focus on AI-enhanced learning design and data-driven decision-making

A Successful Instructional Designer Typically Has:

Experience using Articulate Storyline and Rise for eLearning development
A strong understanding of adult learning theory and instructional design principles
Basic graphic design and visual communication skills using tools such as Canva and PowerPoint
Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage SMEs, leaders, and peers with empathy and confidence
A curious and proactive mindset, with a willingness to explore new or unfamiliar topics
Comfort working in ambiguity and helping create clarity where processes are still developing
Motivation to make learning practical, accessible, and impactful for real-world applications
An interest in exploring AI tools and data-driven approaches to enhance learning design and delivery
Experience supporting organizational change, technology adoption, or process improvement initiatives (preferred)
Familiarity with LMS or LXP platforms and a strong understanding of learning analytics (a plus)

At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You:

We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.
You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.
We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.
We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.

Original Job Description

Instructional Designer

Full Time

Professional

Fargo, ND, US

+2
More Locations

Salary Range:

$58,800.00 To $98,000.00 Annually

*Opportunities are available for onsite, hybrid or remote work within DSG's footprint. Visit DSGsupply.com/Locations to see the communities in which we're building futures.

A Typical Day in the Life of an Instructional Designer at DSG:

Design and develop engaging, performance-based learning experiences aligned with business objectives and DSG’s strategic initiatives
Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, etc.) to create learner-centered solutions
Translate complex information into clear, interactive, and measurable learning content across modalities (eLearning, job aids, videos, instructor-led)
Integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools and emerging technologies into design workflows to improve efficiency, creativity, and learner engagement
Partner with business leaders, subject matter experts (SMEs), and end users to design learning that supports organizational change and adoption of new systems and processes
Collaborate with the Learning & Development team to ensure consistency in design standards, templates, and delivery methods
Measure the effectiveness of learning programs using established evaluation methods (e.g., Kirkpatrick, Phillips)
Gather learner and stakeholder feedback to drive iterative improvements and performance impact
Stay current on industry best practices, learning science, and innovations in instructional technology with a focus on AI-enhanced learning design and data-driven decision-making

A Successful Instructional Designer Typically Has:

Experience using Articulate Storyline and Rise for eLearning development
A strong understanding of adult learning theory and instructional design principles
Basic graphic design and visual communication skills using tools such as Canva and PowerPoint
Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage SMEs, leaders, and peers with empathy and confidence
A curious and proactive mindset, with a willingness to explore new or unfamiliar topics
Comfort working in ambiguity and helping create clarity where processes are still developing
Motivation to make learning practical, accessible, and impactful for real-world applications
An interest in exploring AI tools and data-driven approaches to enhance learning design and delivery
Experience supporting organizational change, technology adoption, or process improvement initiatives (preferred)
Familiarity with LMS or LXP platforms and a strong understanding of learning analytics (a plus)

At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You:

We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.
You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.
We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.
We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.

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