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IES Communications

Lead Instructional Designer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Tempe, AZ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $82K - $87K 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ July 2nd, 2026
LMS

Edtech.com's Summary

IES Communications is hiring a Lead Instructional Designer. The role involves managing the Instructional Design team, developing and designing courses and curricula, maintaining the Learning Management System, and collaborating with subject matter experts to deliver quality training content and resources.

Highlights
  • Lead and coordinate the activities of the Instructional Designers team.
  • Manage project scheduling and organization in collaboration with the Training Manager.
  • Design and develop courses, curricula, online learning materials, computer-based training modules, and instructor resources.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Use design platforms including Adobe Creative Cloud, Captivate, and Articulate.
  • Employ knowledge of instructional and adult learning theories and best practices in instructional design.
  • Track project progress according to company requirements.
  • Require a BS or technical degree in instructional design, education, or related field with at least 3 years of experience.
  • Compensation ranges from $82,000 to $87,000 per year.
  • Work within the administration department supporting company-wide training initiatives.

Lead Instructional Designer Full Description

Lead Instructional Designer

  • Tempe, Arizona
  • IES Communications, LLC
  • IES Communications
  • Administration
  • USD $82,000.00/Yr.
  • USD $87,000.00/Yr.
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Hybrid
  • 23508
 
Job Description
Job Title: | Instructional Designer
Reports To: | Training Manager
The Lead 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 Lead Instructional Designer will assist in managing the LMS, coordinate the Instructional Design team, and work with management on content development and delivery.
 
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Organizes the day-to-day activities of the Instructional Designers.
  • Works with the Training Manager for project scheduling and organization purposes
  • 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.
  • Assist in maintaining the Learning Management System
  • Analyzes, updates, and refines existing online content.
  • Leads discussion and collaboration via social media.
  • Keeps current on best practices in instructional design.
  • Works with technical staff to troubleshoot problems reported by users.
  • Track project progress according to IES requirements
  • Other duties as assigned

Min

USD $82,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $87,000.00/Yr.

Qualifications
 
Qualifications/Skills Set Required:
 
  • Knowledge of instructional and adult learning theories, including assessment
  • Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS)
  • Understanding of instructional design best practices
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills
  • Experience with design platforms, such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Captivate, and Articulate
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical colleagues and clients
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines
 
Education, Certification, and License Requirements:
 
  • BS, or technical degree in instructional design, education, or related field
  • 3 years of 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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PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
 
EEO & Affirmative Action
The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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Disability Accommodation
IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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Workplace Type
Hybrid