Instructional Designer

Apex Systems, LLC; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

ESPP (employee stock purchase program)

401K with company match

HSA (Health Savings Account)

EAP with counseling

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a senior Instructional Designer to build a mature training system for Fleet Operations in Hayward, CA. You will translate dense technical content into structured, competency-based learning across virtual, instructor-led, and hands-on programs.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years’ experience in technical environments, mastery of Articulate 360 (Rise/Storyline), Google Workspace, and an enterprise LMS like Docebo. On-site role with strong collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Education: professional certificate or Master's degree preferred in instructional design or related field.
• Experience: 5–7 years in instructional design within technical, industrial, or regulated environments.
• Technical translation: translate dense docs into engaging, competency-based learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a structured curriculum for manufacturing and logistics teams across virtual, instructor-led, and on-the-job training.
• Create modules using e-learning suites, ensuring accessibility and best practices.
• Collaborate with SMEs and technical writers to translate complex work instructions into interactive materials.
• Develop assessments and practical qualification checklists to verify competency and retention.
• Standardize on-the-job training processes, bridging virtual learning with supervised practice.

Skills

Articulate 360

Google Workspace

Docebo LMS

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Job description

## Job Description# Instructional DesignerApply**Job#: 3057906****Job Description:**Fleet Operations - Instructional Designer**Location:** Hayward, California (On-site)Role OverviewWe are seeking a senior-level Instructional Designer to support our technical training programs. As our organization prepares for scale, this position will be instrumental in building a mature training system that ensures safety, quality, and compliance across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate is a master of technical translation, capable of converting dense documentation and standard operating procedures into engaging, competency-based learning experiences. This professional will design a comprehensive ecosystem bridging the gap between virtual content and practical, hands-on qualification within industrial environments.Key Responsibilities* Design and develop a structured curriculum for manufacturing and logistics teams, including virtual, instructor-led, and on-the-job training certification frameworks.* Utilize modern e-learning development suites to create virtual modules adhering to instructional design best practices and accessibility standards.* Partner with Subject Matter Experts and technical writers to translate complex work instructions into digestible, interactive materials.* Create robust, criteria-based assessments and practical qualification checklists to verify competency and ensure knowledge retention.* Define and standardize on-the-job training processes, ensuring a seamless transition from virtual learning to supervised practical application.* Support the management, organization, and optimization of the enterprise Learning Management System.Required Qualifications**Education:** A professional certificate or Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related technical field is preferred.**Experience:** 5 to 7 years of instructional design experience, specifically within a technical, industrial, or highly regulated environment.**Technical Skills:** Expert-level proficiency with Articulate 360 (Rise and Storyline), Google Workspace, and enterprise-grade Learning Management Systems such as Docebo. Strong technical translation capabilities are essential.Preferred Qualifications* Prior training development experience within autonomous vehicles, high-tech manufacturing, aviation, medical devices, or automotive production.* Exceptional collaboration skills to work effectively across functions in a fast-paced environment. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Hayward, CA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** November 2, 2026**Pay Range:** $62 - $65 per hour