Instructional Designer

ARCO Design/Build; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) traditional and Roth

College scholarship for children

Paid sabbatical after 5 years + travel

PTO 15 days + holidays + floating day

Paid volunteer leave

Family planning support

Paid maternity leave (12 weeks)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build is seeking an Instructional Designer to own learning projects from design through execution. You will create e-learning, workshops, curricula, and onboarding materials, collaborating with SMEs and PMs to deliver practical learning solutions.

Ideal candidates will have experience with instructional design, LMS, Articulate 360, and a track record of managing multiple projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, learning and development, organizational development, communications, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience designing and developing learning content, training materials, curriculum, e-learning, or other instructional products.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning, learning objectives, assessment development, and evaluation.
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation-design skills.
• Experience creating learner-facing materials, facilitator guides, job aids, activities, and assessments.
• Experience working with a learning management system (LMS).
• Experience using Articulate 360 or similar e-learning development tools.
• Experience supporting multiple projects and managing deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Experience supporting construction, engineering, project management, or technical learning environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs and program outcomes into clear learning objectives, structured curricula, and engaging learning experiences.
• Design and develop e-learning, workshops, presentations, job aids, activities, assessments, and other learning materials.
• Develop curriculum, learning paths, mentorship and onboarding resources, and learning management system content.
• Create practice opportunities, scenarios, knowledge checks, and assessments that support learning and application.
• Partner with subject matter experts, Program Managers, L&D Specialists, and other stakeholders to develop effective learning solutions.
• Own the instructional design, structure, consistency, and quality of learning materials.
• Support SME-led in-person sessions through defined learning materials while partnering with L&D Specialists on content application and delivery.
• Revise learning materials based on feedback, evaluation results, learner performance, and changing business needs.
• Maintain instructional design standards, templates, documentation, and version control.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining strong organization, communication, and attention to detail.

Skills

Instructional design

E-learning development

LMS experience

Articulate 360

PowerPoint & presentation design

Curriculum development

Project management

Collaboration with SMEs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design or related field

Tools

Articulate 360

Job description

You enjoy turning complex information into clear, engaging learning experiences that help people grow and succeed. As an Instructional Designer on ARCO Design/Build’s Learning and Development team, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, build learning solutions from the ground up, and help establish instructional design standards and best practices.

You will support learning initiatives for associates at various career stages, creating e-learning, workshops, curriculum, learning paths, mentorship and onboarding resources, job aids, activities, assessments, and facilitator materials. This role is ideal for a creative, detail-oriented professional who enjoys collaborating with subject matter experts, managing multiple projects, and turning ideas into polished, practical learning experiences.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Translate business needs and program outcomes into clear learning objectives, structured curricula, and engaging learning experiences.
• Design and develop e-learning, workshops, presentations, job aids, activities, assessments, and other learning materials.
• Develop curriculum, learning paths, mentorship and onboarding resources, and learning management system content.
• Create practice opportunities, scenarios, knowledge checks, and assessments that support learning and application.
• Partner with subject matter experts, Program Managers, L&D Specialists, and other stakeholders to develop effective learning solutions.
• Own the instructional design, structure, consistency, and quality of learning materials.
• Support SME-led in-person sessions through defined learning materials while partnering with L&D Specialists on content application and delivery.
• Revise learning materials based on feedback, evaluation results, learner performance, and changing business needs.
• Maintain instructional design standards, templates, documentation, and version control.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining strong organization, communication, and attention to detail.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, learning and development, organizational development, communications, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience designing and developing learning content, training materials, curriculum, e-learning, or other instructional products.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning, learning objectives, assessment development, and evaluation.
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation-design skills.
• Experience creating learner-facing materials, facilitator guides, job aids, activities, and assessments.
• Experience working with a learning management system (LMS).
• Experience using Articulate 360 or similar e-learning development tools.
• Experience supporting multiple projects and managing deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Experience supporting construction, engineering, project management, or technical learning environments is a plus.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At ARCO Design/Build, we support the well-being and success of our associates through competitive compensation and benefits designed to support our associates, their families, and the communities in which we work.

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• Scholarship for associates’ children, up to $28,000 per child
• One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 15 business days of PTO, 8 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday
• One week of paid volunteer leave each year
• Family planning support
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

At ARCO Design/Build, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity among those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and brightest from across the country to build teams of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

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