Instructional Designer, Learning and Development

The Scion Group - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

About the position

The Instructional Designer at The Scion Group plays a crucial role in developing and organizing training content to address skills gaps within the organization. This position requires collaboration with various departments to create effective educational materials for both new and existing employees, ensuring that training needs are met in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Consult with subject matter experts (SMEs) to assess training content gaps and lead the development of necessary materials.
• Author training material development standards, processes, and templates to produce consistent, quality instructional materials.
• Design, develop, author, narrate, record, edit, and implement physical training content and eLearning content including handouts, checklists, manuals, tests/quizzes, presentations, scripts, video, audio, etc.
• Help create and maintain training content in a library of reusable assets such as pictures, video, and templates.
• Produce and edit engaging training content through web-based, instructor-led, and virtual classroom learning formats.
• Use development software and tools to create and edit course content, graphics, photos, and other supporting materials.
• Proof-read and edit content for proper use of grammar, punctuation, style, and brand guidelines.
• Review and test content for accuracy and usability.
• Review and evaluate training materials and programs as part of our continuous improvement quality program.
• Work with Operations leadership and stakeholders to implement learning solutions.
• Research new strategies and provide recommendations for the most effective learning materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Minimum four years professional experience as an instructional designer or similar role.
• Proficient using content development software (e.g., Articulate 360)
• 3+ years experience with administration of Learning Management Systems, strongly preferred
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and techniques and experience coaching and developing others
• Proven success listening to, interpreting, and meeting the needs of others; diagnosing and rectifying problems
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to write formal business documents, in a consistent and professional manner with proper grammar and spelling
• Proficient in standard computer software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Learning reimbursement opportunities