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Polk Mechanical Company

Instructional Designer

🇺🇸 Grand Prairie, TX

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ September 2nd, 2025

ADDIE Canva LMS

Edtech.com's Summary

Polk Mechanical is hiring an Instructional Designer responsible for creating engaging and practical training aligned with business goals and employee growth. This role involves designing various learning modalities and collaborating with multiple departments to deliver tailored and impactful learning solutions.

Highlights
  • Designs training using instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE and SAM.
  • Develops eLearning, ILT, VILT, video-based learning, microlearning, and job aids.
  • Collaborates closely with the L&D Project Manager and subject matter experts.
  • Utilizes Learning Management Systems, preferably UKG, for training delivery and management.
  • Applies strong visual design principles and maintains brand consistency.
  • Creates design documents, storyboards, and incorporates stakeholder feedback.
  • Manages video content creation including planning, recording, and editing.
  • Uses software tools including Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro), Canva, Microsoft Office, UKG, SharePoint, Asana, and Notion.
  • Preferred candidates have experience in the AEC industry.

Instructional Designer Full Description

Instructional Designer

Job Category: Office
Requisition Number: INSTR001659
  • Full-Time
Main Office
2425 Dillard Street
Grand Prairie, TX 75051, USA

Description

Overview
As the instructional designer (ID) at Polk Mechanical, this role is responsible for creating training that is engaging, practical, and aligned with both business goals and employee growth. The ID designs learning experiences that are clear, interactive, and easy to apply on the job. Success comes from partnering with multiple departments, teams, and individuals to develop tailored solutions that meet their unique needs. Collaboration ensures training is relevant and impactful, while flexibility allows the ID to adapt to one-off projects, exposing teams to new possibilities and reinforcing the value of L&D.

  • Applies instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM) to develop effective learning solutions.
  • Design and develop multiple modalities such as eLearning, ILT, VILT, video-based learning, microlearning, and job aids.
  • Ability to turn concepts into complete, creative, and effective learning solutions.
  • Experience with Learning Management Systems (UKG preferred)
  • Closely collaborate with the L&D Project Manager to design and deliver training initiatives.
  • Facilitate interactive, relevant, and results orientated workshops and learning sessions.
  • Applies strong visual design principles including color theory, typography, and layout.
  • Maintains brand consistency across all content.
  • Conducts needs and audience analysis to align training with business goals and learner requirements.
  • Creates design documents, outlines, and storyboards to plan learning experiences before development.
  • Incorporates stakeholder feedback to refine and improve training content.
  • Ensures accuracy, consistency, and clarity in all training materials.
  • Communicates complex information clearly and follows up effectively.
  • Adapts to changing needs and develops creative solutions.
  • Builds rapport with SMEs and learners to foster collaboration.
  • Leverages current learning technologies strategically.
  • Manages timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations efficiently.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Plans, records, and edits video content for training use.
 
Software & Tools
  • eLearning & Training Development: Articulate 360 (Storyline, Rise), MS Office (Word, Excel)
  • Graphic & Visual Design: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Videography & Editing: Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro)
  • LMS & Data Management: UKG, SharePoint, SCORM/xAPI Standards, Microsoft Excel
  • Collaboration & Project Management: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, Asana, Notion
 
Preferred Qualifications
  • AEC industry Experience

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