Edtech.com's Summary

Home Depot is hiring an Instructional Designer. This role involves designing and developing engaging learning experiences across various modalities by applying instructional design principles, working closely with business partners and subject matter experts, and leveraging innovative technologies including AI. The Instructional Designer manages projects from analysis through implementation to drive associate capability and business performance.

Highlights

Design and develop learning solutions including eLearning, instructor-led, virtual, and blended learning formats.
Collaborate with Learning Strategy Senior Managers and subject matter experts throughout project phases.
Utilize tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, and PowerPoint for course development.
Incorporate AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance learning and workflow efficiency.
Work within Agile Learning Development or Successive Approximation Model (SAM) frameworks.
Manage projects effectively and communicate with diverse stakeholders.
Requires minimum 3 years of relevant experience and proficiency in instructional design and adult learning theories.
Preferred qualifications include a degree in Instructional Design or related fields and familiarity with digital learning trends and AI content development platforms.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and at least 18 years old.
Occasional overnight travel under 10% and ability to work independently.

Instructional Designer Full Description

Location – Atlanta, GA

Job ID – Req186766

Category – Human Resources

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.

Work Location

At The Home Depot, we help doers get more done. Our Learning Design & Development team creates simple, relevant, and effective learning experiences for our orange-blooded associates. We have a strong team of Instructional Designers who are focused on building associate capability and driving business performance, and we’re looking to add to the team.

That’s where you come in! Our Instructional Designers apply design expertise, learning science, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled tools to create engaging learning experiences across multiple modalities. Working closely with business partners and subject matter experts, the Instructional Designer transforms performance needs into effective learning solutions while delivering high-quality project execution from analysis through implementation. This role continuously explores new technologies, design approaches, and AI-enabled workflows to improve efficiency, learner engagement, and learning outcomes.

When you join The Home Depot, you join a team that takes care of our people. The Instructional Designer takes care of our associates by ensuring they are competent and confident to achieve business results.

Interested? Here’s what we’re looking for:

You are passionate about development and create learning solutions from a “learner-back” perspective by applying instructional design and adult learning principles.
You have experience with all phases of the course creation lifecycle, including analysis, design, and development.
You have a track record of using innovative approaches and leveraging AI in both your workflow and your designs.
You have experience working within Agile Learning Development or the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) environments.
You are self-driven, collaborative, resourceful, and excellent at project management.
You are a trusted consultant and partner with strong communication skills. You’re able to flex your communication across various levels, both in person and virtually.

Is this you? If so, we want to talk to you!

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

50% – Design and develop learning solutions, including eLearning, instructor-led training, distance learning, blended learning, etc.

20% – Collaborate with Learning Strategy Senior Managers and subject matter experts during the analysis phase and throughout the project.
10% – Work with standard development tools and software (Articulate Storyline/Rise, PowerPoint, etc.).
10% – Communicate with project team members and effectively manage projects.
10% – Work on creative and innovative ways to develop associates.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

This position reports to Manager of 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:

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, HR Development, Organizational Development, I/O Psychology, or related field preferred (or equivalent Home Depot experience)
Ability to design learner-centered experiences that are visually engaging, contextual, and immediately applicable to the work environment
Working knowledge of multiple learning modalities including eLearning, instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, mobile, and performance support solutions
Experience with agile learning development or the Successive Approximation Model (SAM)
Experience using generative AI and AI-enabled tools to support learning analysis, content development, asset creation, and workflow efficiency.
Curiosity and willingness to continuously learn emerging technologies and evolving learning practices
Knowledge of current learning technologies, digital learning trends, and modern content creation practices. Proficiency using modern learning technologies, AI-enabled content development platforms, and digital learning tools (i.e., Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Creative Cloud, Copilot, Gemini, etc.)
Experience consulting with business partners and SMEs to identify learning needs and recommend learning solutions
Strong ability to communicate professionally, provide proper context, and tailor messages to a variety of audiences
Ability to work independently (e.g., project revisions, solving issues as they arise)
Familiarity with learning analytics, learner feedback, and data-driven evaluation methods

Minimum Education:

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

Competencies:

Proficient knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theories
Proficiency with software including Microsoft Office and standard eLearning development tools
Basic knowledge of project management principles and MS Project
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills

Apply By:

08/12/2026

Work Location

Remote/virtual – Associates in remote roles complete their primary job responsibilities from home. Depending on the position, a remote role may be entirely virtual or it may require living within a commutable distance of an assigned company office to support
occasional, in-person responsibilities.

Salaried associates are eligible for 2 weeks of vacation in their first year; FT hourly will be eligible for 40 hours of paid vacation time after 6 months of continuous service; (for positions in Washington State, Spokane, and Tacoma only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater; (for positions in Seattle only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater.

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