Instructional Designer, Amazon Talent Acquisition Learning & Development

$57,900 - $123,800/Yr

Amazon - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

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About the position

The Instructional Designer for Amazon Talent Acquisition Learning & Development will develop and manage large-scale learning programs aimed at enhancing the skills of recruiters, recruitment coordinators, recruitment managers, and program managers. This role requires a passion for learning and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, focusing on strategy, action, results, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will ensure that the needs of learners are prioritized in every deliverable, utilizing various instructional delivery modalities to create high-quality learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through the design life cycle from scoping, research and analysis, design, development, and launch.
• Communicate with key partners, including subject matter experts, key leadership, and end users.
• Identify learning objectives, assess learners, performance outcomes, and evaluative strategies to deliver instruction.
• Manage the development of instructional materials such as eLearning, job aids, tutorials, audio and video materials, and storyboards.
• Direct and guide learning design for internal and/or external subject matter experts.
• Utilize instructional design frameworks and maintain consistency across training projects.
• Adhere to accessibility standards and best practices to ensure inclusive learning experiences.
• Complete quality assurance measures and content audits for new and existing training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years of experience in Learning Design, Instructional Design, Adult Education, Learning Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing advanced e-Learning using tools such as Articulate, Adobe CS, Vyond, and Camtasia.
• Experience using measurement and data to drive learning interventions.
• Experience working with subject matter experts and program stakeholders to design curriculum.
• Experience with administrative tasks in a learning management System.

Nice-to-haves

• 7+ years' experience designing online instructional activities to support adult learners.
• Experience using quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
• Project management experience from conception and design through implementation, measurement and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated consistent delivery on commitments with great organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize in a complex, fast-paced work environment.
• Innovative and proactive problem-solving skills with integrity and sound judgment in complex situations.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, financial, and other benefits including equity and sign-on payments.