Description
The Senior Instructional Designer is a strategic learning partner responsible for leading the design and development of complex, high-impact learning experiences across the enterprise. This role brings deep expertise in adult learning, instructional design, and performance consulting — ensuring that learning solutions are business-driven, measurable, and engaging. Working on multiple projects, the Senior ID scopes and leads projects, collaborates across studios, and mentors instructional designers in craft and practice. The Senior ID also partners with internal clients to scope, define, and prioritize projects, ensuring each training initiative addresses real business challenges and delivers measurable impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all phases of the ADDIE model towards the design of enterprise-wide learning experiences, from needs analysis through delivery support.
- Engage with internal clients/business leaders to understand performance needs, align learning objectives, and ensure solutions support strategic priorities.
- Scope and manage projects with clear outcomes, timelines, and resource plans.
- Conduct learning needs assessments to identify performance gaps and audience analysis.
- Gather and analyze input from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop and modify instructional materials
- Design and develop a range of learning solutions (e.g., eLearning, instructor-led, blended, microlearning). Ensure learners are engaged, retain content, and implement what they learned to improve their individual and company performance.
- Apply learning science, design thinking, and innovation to ensure learning is practical and relevant.
- Develop materials using the ADDIE Model and adult learning principles
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and internal Team and Culture talent.
- Review and provide feedback on learning products.
- Mentor and coach team members to build team capability and quality standards.
- Contribute to the evolution of design standards, templates, and processes.
- Evaluate training programs and content effectiveness through the creation and review of assessments, surveys, and feedback. Present findings to leadership.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field.
- 7-10 years of experience in instructional design or learning experience design.
- Demonstrated expertise in adult learning theory, performance-based design, and learning evaluation.
- Experience in leadership, sales, and/or construction training development.
- Proven ability to lead complex projects in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working cross-functionally.
- Mastery developing both instructor-led and digital learning content.
- Proficiency with authoring, video and graphic publishing tools (e.g., Articulate Rise/Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Canva, AI authoring tools for voice and image generators) and familiarity with LMS platforms.
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills.
- Hybrid position - requires 3 days onsite (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays)
