Instructional Design Lead - Associate Director

Guidehouse; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a senior Learning & Development professional to lead three team members in creating engaging learning solutions—from compliance to leadership training. You will balance management with hands-on development, delivering elearning, live and virtual instructor-led training, job aids, and AI-enabled knowledge management.

The role emphasizes ADDIE-driven design, executive communication, and agile timelines, with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; four years of additional professional experience may substitute for the 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 translate expertise into actionable feedback to grow the team.
• Experience using instructional design and Copilot AI tools to speed tasks and boost productivity.
• Executive presence and communication skills to understand client needs and translate them into training designs.
• Deep project management experience to create timelines, communicate risk, and respond to urgent priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills for project files and data audits.
• Be ready to show work samples.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Instructional design

ADDIE methodology

Client communication

AI tools usage

Project management

Organization

Work samples

Education

Bachelor’s degree

4+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Articulate Rise 360

Synthesia

Camtasia

Copilot AI tools

Job description

What 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.

Job Family

eLearning Instructional Designers

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

None

What 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 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, boost productivity, and create engaging work products
• Executive 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 experience
• Additional instructional design tool experience

The 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 Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse 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.

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