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IES Communications

Instructional Designer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Tempe, AZ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $60K - $70K

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ October 23rd, 2025

ADDIE Camtasia LMS

Edtech.com's Summary

IES Communications is hiring an Instructional Designer to develop and design training courses, manage the learning management system (LMS), and collaborate with management and subject experts on content creation and delivery. The role involves producing online learning materials, facilitating instructor training, and ensuring training resources align with best practices in instructional design.

Highlights
  • Develop and design courses, curriculum, and online learning materials.
  • Manage the LMS and online learning communities.
  • Create computer-based training modules, storyboards, and instructional manuals.
  • Collaborate with subject experts and train instructors on learning technologies.
  • Use software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Apply knowledge of adult learning theory and ADDIE instructional design model.
  • 2-4 years of instructional design experience required; BS or technical degree in instructional design, education, or related field preferred.
  • Salary range from $60,000 to $70,000 per year.
  • Works under direction of the Training Manager and supports the training department's mission.
  • Experience in graphic and interface design is a plus.

Instructional Designer Full Description

Instructional Designer

  • 21336
  • IES Communications
  • Tempe, Arizona

Job Description

Job Title: | Instructional Designer
Reports To: | Training Manager

This is a hybrid role that will be onsite 1-3 times per week (MAX) but will primarily be work from home. Please read the following qualification carefully, as we are seeking a very specific skill set for this role.

Job Summary:
The Instructional Designer supports the training department’s mission to provide all IES employees with quality training content and resources. Under the direction of the Training Manager, the IES Instructional Designer will manage the LMS and work with management on content development and delivery.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Develops and designs courses and curriculum.
  • Edits and develops online learning materials.
  • Creates learning experiences and environments.
  • Designs learning activities, assignments, and assessments.
  • Creates computer-based training (CBT) modules and storyboards.
  • Develops instructor’s manuals, rubrics, and other teaching tools.
  • Collaborates with subject experts to develop course content.
  • Manages online learning communities; LMS
  • Analyzes, updates, and refines existing online content.
  • Trains instructors in how to use learning technologies.
  • Facilitates discussion and collaboration via social media.
  • Keeps current on best practices in instructional design.
  • Assists with scripts for video and audio content.
  • Works with technical staff to troubleshoot problems reported by users.
  • Regular attendance is mandatory.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Min
USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Max
USD $70,000.00/Yr.

Qualifications
Qualifications/Skills Set Required:
  • Knowledge of adult learning theory
  • Familiar with ADDIE
  • Prefer someone with some experience in Graphic Design
  • Interface Design experience is a plus
  • Experience with Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS)
  • Understanding the visual design of learning best practices
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills
  • Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Experience with e-learning software such as Articulate Storyline and Camtasia
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical clients.
  • The ability to think critically and ask detailed questions.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines.
 
Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements: 
  • BS, or technical degree in instructional design, education, or related field.
  • Previous experience in instructional design.

Minimum Years of Experience
2-4
License Required
No
Minimum Education
High School

Overview
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2023 fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, IES produced over $2.3 billion in revenue and employed over 8,400 employees at over 129 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

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