Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer

• Ability to select the most effective instructional approach including a blend of instructor-led and self-directed techniques including social, peer, work-based, informal, game-based, virtual, or performance-based learning.
• Ability to create in person-based training including presentation materials, individual and group activities, job aids, and hands-on exercises.
• Ability to develop course content including games, interactive e-learning, or other technology-driven programs.

• Ability to partner with leaders and associates as a performance consultant — identifying performance and knowledge gaps, conducting needs assessments, and translating findings into learning solutions where no baseline data or prior analysis exists.
• Ability to establish the evaluation framework itself — selecting methodologies, defining success measures, and reporting measurable outcomes of deployed learning programs to business stakeholders. 

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization on both technical and nontechnical topics.
• Ability to compile, organize, and present complex information clearly and concisely.

• Works effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important.

• Ability to manage day-to-day activities of multiple assigned projects, communicate status updates, and proactively identify changes in scope of work to ensure that appropriate planning measures are taken to assess impacts of scope change.

• Supports internal teams and partner training teams with do-it-yourself templates, instructional guides, and standards.
• Provides support to internal customers of learning programs.

• Consults with Learning and Development Lead to develop learning solutions that meet business objectives.
• Clear understanding of business needs and sensitivity to differences across various groups.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, BS or BA degree or higher in instructional design, computer science, education, graphic design, or interaction design, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience designing and developing learning programs, blending online and in-person content for adult audiences.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills
• Experience leveraging AI tools to personalize, automate, and optimize learning solutions.
• Proficiency in eLearning tools such as Canva, Adobe Captivate, Articulate 360, Camtasia, Synthesia or similar video tools.
• Ability to use learning management systems (LMS) such as Paycom Learning.

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Technologies, or a related field
• Project management experience (2+ years)
• Experience in professional services, energy, utilities, or related industries.

• Extensive knowledge of instructional design methodologies and adult learning concepts.
• Apply adult learning theory and principles to the design, development, and maintenance of performance-based instructional materials for a variety of delivery methods, including instructor-led training (in-person and virtual), e-learning, self-study, and blended learning.
• Ability to work autonomously and to collaborate fully as a team player.
• Ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance as per work schedule agreed with manager (may require working an adjusted work schedule based on project assigned and work overtime if warranted).
• Ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations and Company policies and procedures.

• Spends 100% of the time in an office environment.
• Required to sit, use hands to finger handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Occasionally life and or move up to 25 pounds.
• This jobs specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.