Instructional Designer

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

HSA contributions

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. is seeking an Instructional Designer to design, build, and deliver high-impact learning programs in collaboration with leaders and subject-matter experts.

You will translate priorities into engaging curricula, eLearning, and blended formats to enhance skills across the firm. Responsibilities include needs assessment, storyboarding, content creation, LMS administration, and delivery across offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of corporate training experience.
• Experience with SCORM compliance and copy writing laws.
• Proficiency with instructional design and LMS tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver curricula, eLearning, and blended programs with SMEs.
• Conduct needs assessments and prioritize training objectives.
• Create storyboards, scripts, and course content; share best practices.
• Plan and administer training activities across offices; manage schedules.
• Deliver training and adapt methods to audience and modality.
• Oversee LMS setup, reporting, and data integrity.
• Support program goals with ongoing learning development.

Skills

Needs assessments

SMEs collaboration

Curriculum design

eLearning development

LMS administration

Training delivery

SCORM compliance

Copywriting laws

Articulate

Captivate

InDesign

Microsoft Office

HRIS/ATS/LMS configuration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Psychology, or comparable field

Tools

Articulate

Captivate

InDesign

Microsoft Office

LMS

Job description

At SSR, we're more than a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm—we're a team of owners committed to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. With locations across the U.S. and expertise spanning diverse markets and services, our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We believe high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. As an owner from day one, our colleagues thrive in an environment that values accountability, celebrates achievement, and supports personal and professional growth. As owners, we take pride in our work and in each other—driving results while fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired.

Want to hear directly from our team? Visit http://www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr and explore our culture on LinkedIn and Instagram.

What You'll Do

As an Instructional Designer, you'll design, build, and deliver highimpact learning-partnering with leaders and SMEs to translate priorities into engaging curricula, eLearning, and blended programs that elevate skills and performance across the firm.

• Conduct needs assessments and collaborate with management and SMEs on objectives and training prioritization.
• Create storyboards, scripts, course content (eLearning, simulations, blended learning), curricula, job aids, and learner guides using sound instructional design theory; communicate best practices to internal clients.
• Design and develop training processes, plans, and content with internal resources; equip SMEs to deliver training effectively and consistently.
• Plan, organize, implement, and administer training activities across offices and programs; manage schedules and logistics.
• Deliver and facilitate training within the organization; adapt methods to audience and modality.
• Drive learning development based on firm priorities; continuously improve content and assess training quality and impact.
• Administer the Learning Management System (LMS): course setup, assignments, reporting, and data integrity.
• Perform other Learning & Development duties/assignments as needed to support program goals.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Psychology, or comparable field
• Three years of training or facilitation experience in a corporate or professional business setting, preferably in training or human resources
• Experience with SCORM compliance and copy writing laws

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering training in a STEM industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficient in Articulate, Captivate, InDesign, or similar graphic design and training development tools.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and instructional design; applies sound instructional design theory.
• Knowledge of SCORM compliance and copywriting laws.
• Knowledge of HRIS, ATS, and LMS configuration/administration (preferred).
• Interpersonal savvy; clear written communication and presentation skills; strong speech clarity.
• Comprehension, memorization, originality, persuasion, and sound judgment/decisionmaking.
• Detailoriented and organized; able to marshal resources and orchestrate multiple activities to accomplish goals.

What We Offer

• 100% Employee-Owned - Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
• Health & Wellness - Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-funded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.
• Company-Paid Protection - Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you.
• Work-Life Balance - Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
• Career Growth - Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.

SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmitive Action Employer

EEO Disabled/Veterans

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: SSR is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to an SSR employee without 1) a current, fully executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position via HR

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