Lead Instructional Designer

USIC - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Indianapolis, IN

Real Estate

About the position

The Lead Instructional Designer will be responsible for developing comprehensive training programs, curriculum, methods, and materials tailored for various audiences, including employees, managers, customers, and other learners. This role involves conducting skill assessments and gathering input to identify training or development needs, goals, gaps, and requirements. The designer will consult with subject matter experts to define learning objectives and design appropriate course content and training curriculum. Additionally, the Lead Instructional Designer will develop curricula that support defined competency models or skill frameworks, ensuring that the training aligns with organizational goals and standards. In this position, the designer will write and edit outlines, syllabi, lecture notes, and materials for both in-person and online courses, as well as self-study programs. Evaluating software and collaboration tools for training purposes is also a key responsibility. The designer will establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and may collaborate with vendors that provide training materials or conduct training sessions. The role requires a strong focus on creating engaging, interactive learning content, particularly for online learning, utilizing various modalities such as e-learning courses, videos, gamification activities, and job aids. The Lead Instructional Designer will also maintain accurate documentation and record-keeping to support training outcomes and will be expected to support and edit audio-visual content as needed. This position is integral to ensuring that personnel achieve the required standards of performance and compliance against program requirements, ultimately contributing to the mission of delivering quality, efficient, safe, and innovative solutions to protect infrastructure and critical assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in learning and development using instructional design models and tools, such as ADDIE and Bloom's Taxonomy.
• Create content to support learning projects and programs that enable personnel to achieve required performance standards and compliance.
• Use data to drive the design and development of training content, including instruments to measure and evaluate learning effectiveness.
• Create engaging, interactive learning content for online learning, including e-learning courses, videos, gamification activities, and job aids.
• Maintain highly accurate documentation and record-keeping in support of training outcomes.
• Support and edit audio-visual content as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing engaging, effective, and large-scale learning programs using successful Instructional Design strategies.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and needs assessment techniques.
• Experience creating eLearning with Articulate 360.
• Experience in leading design projects involving multiple functions.
• Experience incorporating multiple media elements into learning programs, including audio, video, animation, and self-developed graphics.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft 365 products.
• Experience with Vyond required.