Instructional Designer

Vivint - Lehi, UT

Full-time

Lehi, UT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer at Vivint will play a crucial role in the Learning, Culture, and Development team by designing, creating, and curating engaging content for various learning programs. This position requires a blend of creativity and attention to detail, focusing on developing high-quality learning solutions that align with organizational goals and enhance the learning experience for employees.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging and high-quality content for e-learning modules, instructor-led training, videos, simulations, job aids, and other instructional materials.
• Write clear and concise instructional text, scripts, and storyboards.
• Create visual elements and multimedia components to enhance learning experiences.
• Apply instructional design theories, practices, and methods to create innovative learning solutions.
• Source and curate relevant content from various internal and external resources.
• Ensure all curated content is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with learning objectives.
• Work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather information and validate learning objectives and content.
• Collaborate with instructional designers, learning consultants, training teams, and other team members to ensure content aligns with instructional design principles and learning outcomes.
• Organize and manage content repositories, ensuring easy access and retrieval of learning materials.
• Maintain and update content to reflect changes in policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Review and edit content for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Conduct usability testing to ensure content meets learner needs and expectations, functional requirements, and technology requirements.
• Leverage e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline), multimedia production software (e.g., Adobe Suite), and other authoring tools to create content.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in content creation tools and technologies.
• Implement feedback mechanisms to gather input from team members, learners, SMEs, and stakeholders.
• Use feedback and performance data to continuously improve and update content.
• Ensure all content adheres to the organization's branding and style guidelines, legal and compliance requirements, and quality standards.
• Create content that is consistent with the organization's voice and tone.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communication, Learning Sciences, or a related field or equivalent experience. Master's Degree preferred, not required.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in content creation, instructional design, eLearning development, or a related role.
• Strong writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) and adult learning principles.
• Proficiency in e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) and multimedia production.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) and learning management systems (LMS).
• Ability to create visually appealing and interactive content.
• Creative and innovative mindset with the ability to think outside of the box.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Familiarity with current educational technology and multimedia tools.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in instructional design or a related field.
• Experience in a corporate learning environment.
• Knowledge of gamification, microlearning, and mobile learning strategies.
• Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Experience working with training teams, facilitators, or other learning teams.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Free daily lunch and drinks on site
• Flexible paid time away
• Employee/Friends/Family Discounts
• Onsite health clinic, gym, gaming tables
• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage & 24/7 Medical Hotline
• Employee Resource Groups