Instructional Designer

Unclassified - Eden Prairie, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Eden Prairie, MN

About the position

Cambria's Instructional Designer is responsible for creating learning experiences that align with identified objectives and audience needs. This role involves consultation, needs analysis, and building strong partnerships with subject matter experts (SMEs). The Instructional Designer will curate content through various formats and multimedia production platforms, managing the overall development process from implementation to evaluation and maintenance of content. Responsibilities may also include reshaping existing content, developing assessments, and setting clear learning objectives. The ideal candidate will have a background in adult learning, teaching, and/or workshop facilitation, with a passion for creating invigorating and empowering learning experiences. A solid understanding of adult learning principles, the development process, and collaboration best practices is essential, along with experience in development and deployment applications such as Articulate, Adobe Premier, PowerPoint, and Google Slides. This position offers a hybrid work-from-home schedule.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced adult learning theories into practical application-based training strategies.
• Conduct training using the ADDIE model and work within all its phases.
• Design and develop training plans, courses, and content in various mediums to support business needs.
• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to design and develop customizable learning experiences.
• Develop training content that engages learners and aligns with identified outcomes.
• Create instructor's manuals and other teaching tools.
• Structure courses to integrate seamlessly with software and LMS.
• Complete final Quality Assurance testing on brand standards, grammar, and functionality.
• Upload SCORM packages and supporting course details to the LMS.
• Write scripts for video and audio content.
• Independently develop training materials for digital and classroom experiences.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of the company's business, processes, and sales-centric approach.
• Evaluate and modify future programs to better meet the needs of Cambria.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of instructional design experience or curriculum and/or teaching/training and development experience.
• Competency with eLearning software such as Articulate 360, Rise, Camtasia, and Captivate.
• Excellence in conducting learning needs analysis using the ADDIE/SAM Model.
• Basic audio and video editing skills.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS), ideally Workday Learning.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Highly organized with superior attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively participate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated with a proven record of taking initiative.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools, and techniques.
• Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (i.e., PremierPro, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 7 paid Holidays
• 401(k) plus matching
• Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life, Supplemental Life, and Disability Insurance
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Professional Development Assistance