Senior Instructional Designer

0035 Tyson Shared Services, Inc. - Springdale, AR

Full-time - Mid Level

Springdale, AR

About the position

The Instructional Designer will be responsible for designing and developing engaging learning materials tailored for adult learners within a corporate environment. This role involves collaboration with subject matter experts and stakeholders to create effective instructional content that meets the needs of learners, utilizing various e-learning development tools and principles of instructional design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to analyze learning needs and develop learning objectives.
• Design and develop instructional materials, including e-learning courses, instructor-led training materials, job aids, and assessments.
• Apply instructional design principles and adult learning theory to create engaging and interactive learning experiences.
• Utilize industry-standard tools such as Articulate 360 (Rise & Storyline), Workday Learning, Camtasia, and Synthesia to develop e-learning modules and multimedia content.
• Incorporate multimedia elements, such as graphics, audio, and video, to enhance learning materials.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to instructional design standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning materials through assessments and feedback from learners and stakeholders.
• Revise and update existing learning materials to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in instructional design and e-learning development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, HR, Education, Business or a related field.
• 3+ years proven experience in instructional design and e-learning development for adult learners in a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build curriculum through storytelling by incorporating case studies, real-life examples or fictional scenarios.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS, ideally Workday) and learning technologies.
• Familiarity with assessment and evaluation methodologies for learning effectiveness.

Nice-to-haves

• 5+ years proven experience in instructional design and e-learning development for adult learners in a corporate environment.
• Experience with industry-standard tools such as Articulate 360 (Rise & Storyline), Workday Learning, Camtasia, and Synthesia.
• Knowledge of graphic design principles and experience using graphic design tools, such as Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience using ChatGPT and other similar tools to support research and writing as it relates to instructional design.
• Familiarity with virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies for learning.
• Experience with gamification techniques and game-based learning.
• Familiarity with project methodologies, such as Agile and ADDIE.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits