The Instructional Designer creates online learning modules and live web-based training sessions, instructor-led training guides, and supporting materials following an instructional design process. The Instructional Designer uses strong interpersonal, written, and visual communication skills to bring together text, images, video and audio to communicate and educate our team members.
As adult learning integrates more and more technology and virtual tools, the Instructional Designer helps the company to make the transition to more interactive programs.
Primary Accountabilities:
Technical (70%)
Develop and/or evaluate and implement effective learning and development programs based on identified needs of the organization including soft skills, leadership development, competencies, technical skills, and coaching and including a mixture of e-learning, assessments, classroom, peer-to-peer learning, on-the-job training, mentoring, and coaching.
Apply advanced adult learning theories into practical, application-based leadership learning strategy; design learning that reflects an understanding of the diversity of learners, including a demonstrated understanding of cultural differences that may apply.
Develop comprehensive measurement strategies for all learning solutions to demonstrate business impact and effectiveness.
Test, deploy, and monitor course performance within WD Learning Management System (LMS).
Acquire and apply new technology skills to instructional design practice.
Strategic (20%)
Partner with leaders across the organization to conduct needs analysis for strategic planning of learning and development projects.
Promote collaboration, partnership and relationships among the participants and stakeholders in a design project, ensuring a consistent and effective learning experience.
Remain a thought leader in instructional design and innovation.
Administrative (10%)
Collaborate with the Talent Coordinator to manage the LMS administration such as enrollment and campaigns.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Education, Organization Development, Instructional Design or related field of study
5-7 years of related experience creating and administering online asynchronous training to adult learners; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to complete the major responsibilities/essential functions of the position
Experience working in an agile (SAM) and waterfall (ADDIE) design environment
Mastery of industry standard design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate 360 Suite (especially Storyline), and Captivate)
Experience working with an LMS, preferably Workday
Strong interpersonal skills in both client interactions and team interactions and a willingness to interact with clients on a regular basis
Experience developing and conducting instructor-led training, either live or via webcast
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience designing, developing, and delivering emerging learning solutions including game-based learning, video, micro-learning, simulations, and immersive scenarios requiring multiple branching elements
Strong proficiency in video editing/motion graphics software (Adobe Premiere, etc.)
Master’s Degree in Adult learning or Instructional Design/Technology
Individual Competencies:
Coaching: Guides, develops, empowers, and motivates associates to meet the organization's goals while preparing the team to win.
Influential Communication: Fosters open communication, speaks truthfully and with one voice through clear and consistent messages, listens to others and values all opinions while acting in a respectful manner to influence an outcome, impact, or effect, and responds appropriately to concerns of others.
Adaptable: Responds to change with a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work objectives with a positive attitude.
Self-Awareness: Possesses an honest understanding of own values, desires, thought patterns, motivations, goals and ambitions, emotional responses, strengths and weaknesses, and effect on others.
Integrity: Gains the trust of others by taking responsibility for own actions and telling the truth.
Curiosity: A desire to inquire and learn, to seek new knowledge and wisdom, and to listen to the contributions of others with a genuine interest to better self, the team, and the organization.
Collaboration: Works collaboratively with others to achieve group goals and objectives.
Taking Initiative: Takes charge and capitalizes on opportunities.
Teamwork: Builds relationships and works cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives to build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships, leverage information and achieve results.
Accountability: Sets clear goals, objectives, expectations, and responsibilities and monitors the process, progress and results to hold self and others accountable for measurable actions and results.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the major job responsibilities (essential functions) of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major job responsibilities. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is:
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands or arms.
Regularly required to talk or hear and read instructions on a computer monitor and/or printed on paper.
Occasionally required to stand, kneel or stoop, and lift and/or move up to ## pounds.
Regularly required to view items at an extremely close range and must be able to adjust and readjust focus.
Occasionally required to remain in a stationary position.
As an Inmar Associate, you:
Put clients first and consistently display a positive attitude and behaviors that demonstrate an awareness and willingness to listen and respond to clients in order to meet their short-term and long-term needs, requirements and exceed their expectations.
Treat clients and teammates with courtesy, consideration and tact; you also can perceive the needs of internal and external clients and communicate effectively with the objective of delighting and retaining the client.
Build collaborative relationships and work cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives, develop and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships, leverage information and achieve results.
Set and attain achievable, yet aggressive, goals with a sense of urgency and accountability.
Understand that results are important and focus on turning mission into action to achieve results following the principles of agile, dynamic execution while consistently complying with quality, service and productivity standards to meet deadlines and exceed expectations by giving our clients the best possible outcome.
Support a safe work environment by following safety rules and regulations and reporting all safety hazards.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.