AI-Enhanced Instructional Designer — Sales Training

Canon Solutions America; Melville (NY); Hybrid; USD 76,150 - 114,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus

Employee discounts

Dress for Your Day attire program

Volunteer opportunities

Swag and Canon merch

Job summary

Canon U.S.A., Inc. is seeking an Instructional Designer Specialist to design performance-based learning for our sales teams, including microlearning, web-based training, and instructor-led programs.

This hybrid role based in Melville, NY, requires 3–5 years of corporate instructional design experience, proficiency with Articulate 360 and Synthesia, and the ability to collaborate with SMEs. Travel up to 25% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 3 to 5 years of instructional design in a corporate setting.
• Preferred concentration in Instructional Technology or related field.
• Hands-on experience in learning and development, especially in ILT design with facilitator guides and related materials.
• Proficiency in eLearning tools such as Articulate 360, Google Docs, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word; experience with Synthesia or similar video tools is a plus.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to personalize, automate, and optimize learning solutions.
• Skilled in designing microlearning, web-based training, and both virtual and in-person ILT, including instructor guides and interactive content.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, ADDIE, and learner engagement strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills; ability to work independently.
• Business acumen with understanding of sales processes and aligning training with performance goals.
• Knowledge of enterprise office equipment, production print tech, digital workflows, and large format printing is a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments to identify performance gaps and define course goals.
• Design and develop AI-enhanced learning experiences using adult learning principles and instructional design models to personalize content, automate workflows, and optimize learner engagement.
• Create content using Articulate 360 and Synthesia, including microlearning, eLearning, and ILT materials such as instructor guides and student guides.
• Proactively engage with SMEs to gather content, clarify technical details, and ensure timely input throughout the design and development process.
• Manage multiple projects using PM best practices.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve learning solutions.
• Stay current with trends in instructional design and learning technologies.
• Complete control documents and maintain records per department standards.

Skills

AI-Enhanced Learning Design

Articulate

Corporate Training

Curriculum Development

E-Learning

Instructional Designer

Instructor Guide

Instructor-Led Training

Learning & Development

Microlearning

Synthesia

Web-Based Training

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Articulate 360

Google Docs

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Synthesia

Job description

Canon U.S.A., Inc. is seeking an Instructional Designer Specialist to design performance-based learning for our sales teams, including microlearning, web-based training, and instructor-led programs.

This hybrid role based in Melville, NY, requires 3–5 years of corporate instructional design experience, proficiency with Articulate 360 and Synthesia, and the ability to collaborate with SMEs. Travel up to 25% may be needed.