Instructional Design Lead - Associate Director

Guidehouse; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced E‑Learning Instructional Designer to lead a small team in Atlanta, overseeing development of engaging solutions for compliance, leadership, and ways of working. You will deliver a mix of elearning, live and virtual instructor‑led training, job aids, and knowledge management, while applying AI to streamline work.

With 10+ years in the field and expert skills in Articulate Rise 360, Synthesia, and Camtasia, you will translate client needs into training programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; Four (4) years additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years of professional experience in related areas.
• Expert development skills in Articulate Rise 360 with AI, Synthesia, and Camtasia.
• Deep expertise in ADDIE instructional design methodology.
• Ability to communicate expertise into feedback that grows team skill.
• Experience in efficient utilization of instructional design and Copilot AI tools to speed administrative tasks and create engaging work products.
• Executive presence and communication skills to understand client needs and manage feedback from SMEs.
• Deep project management experience to create and manage project timelines and report data audits.
• Exceptional organizational skills for project file management and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead three team members in end-to-end creation of engaging learning solutions.
• Manage time to drive team success and contribute personally to development.
• Oversee elearning, live and virtual instructor-led training, job aids and knowledge management, and AI agents.

Skills

Executive presence

Communication skills

Project management

Instructional design

Team leadership

AI tooling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Articulate Rise 360

Synthesia

Camtasia

Adobe Creative Cloud

Copilot AI tools

Job description

Job Family:eLearning Instructional DesignersTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:NoneWhat You Will Do:Reporting directly to the global leader of learning and development, you will lead three team members in end-to-end creation of engaging learning solutions for needs ranging from compliance needs to ways of working and leadership training. You will manage your time to manage team success and take on some development yourself. Solutions include elearning, live and virtual instructor-led training, job aids and knowledge management, and AI agents.What You Will Need:Bachelor’s Degree; Four (4) years additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.10 or more years of professional experience in related areas.Expert development skills in Articulate Rise 360 with AI, Synthesia, and Camtasia.Deep expertise in ADDIE instructional design methodologyAbility to communicate expertise into feedback that grows team skillExperience in efficient utilization of instructional design and Copilot AI tools to speed administrative tasks, boost productivity, and create engaging work productsExecutive presence and communication skills to understand client needs, translate into training program design, and manage feedback from subject matter experts with competing priorities for their time.Deep project management experience to create and manage project timelines, communicate risk, and react to urgent priorities with agility.Exceptional organizational skills for project file management to streamline periodic project updates and report accurately for data audits.Please be ready to show work samples.What Would Be Nice To Have:Adobe Creative Cloud suite experienceAdditional instructional design tool experienceThe annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.