Instructional Designer

DriveTime Sales and Finance Company, LLC; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

On-site three days a week

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Company paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Gym on-site

Job summary

DriveTime Family of Brands in Tempe, AZ is seeking an Instructional Designer to create strategic learning solutions that blend instructor-led, digital, and video formats for a diverse workforce.

You will translate business needs into engaging content, partner with Employee Experience/ OD teams, and drive measurable outcomes while promoting our learning and development culture. The role requires 1+ years of e-learning experience and proficiency with Articulate 360, Canva, and Vyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1+ years proven experience using Articulate 360 (Rise, Storyline) or similar software.
• 1+ years of professional experience as an Instructional Designer, with strong e-learning background.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365).
• Experience with Vyond and Canva preferred.
• Familiarity with learning management systems; Workday Learning knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Producing thoughtful and comprehensive learning solutions connecting business needs with design techniques and effective assessments.
• Creating engaging, outcomes-based training programs across instructor-led, digital, and technology-based formats.
• Constructing diverse content, courses, learning paths, and curriculums for employees at all levels.
• Staying current with learning theories and instructional design methodologies; integrating branding and culture into content.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Articulate 360 (Rise, Storyline)

Vyond

Canva

Workday Learning

Job description

What’s Under the HoodDriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle.That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?In short, the Instructional Designer develops strategic learning solutions that effectively deliver quality content to employees leveraging creative and audience-appropriate formats. These comprehensive solutions prove a transfer of knowledge to a variety of learners, achieve desired business outcomes, and maximize efficiencies. In addition, you will help our Employee Experience/Organizational Development Teams play a key role in promoting a learning and development culture which inspires all employees to be on the path to career ownership!In long, our Instructional Designer is responsible for:Producing thoughtful and comprehensive learning solutions which connect the strategic business need with innovative design techniques and effective assessment methods.Creating highly engaging and outcomes-based training programs which integrate instructor-led, practical, and technology-based learning opportunities to ensure a transfer of knowledge.Constructing diverse and progressive content, courses, learning paths and curriculums for employees spanning all levels of the organization with varying needs.Staying ahead of and applying best practices and timely research in learning theories and instructional design methodologies.Effectively integrating and driving company branding, values, and culture into learning content, messaging, format, and delivery.Establishing effective working relationships with key business partners to identify, influence, and assess training and developmental needs and trends.Partnering with stakeholders regarding effective strategies for learning implementation, assessment, and execution.Translating business needs into actionable learning solutions which achieve measurable organizational and site-specific business goals.Performing other related duties, as required, and assigned.So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?Organization and time management skills in spades. You’ll be handling multiple projects and deadlines that will require you to prioritize then re-prioritize… then… re-prioritize again.Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences, including management.A mind for the details. Okay we know “detail-oriented” is on about every job description – but we really mean it!Agile in a fast-past environment. We move, and we move quickly. Thriving in an environment that never stops, is a must.Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment. We work together in order to win together.Works well in a time crunch. There will be multiple time sensitive requirements, and you’ll need the ability to meet deliverable due dates.The Specifics.Bachelor's Degree required1+ years proven experience using Articulate 360 (Rise, Storyline) or similar software1+ years of professional experience as an Instructional Designer, with strong e-learning backgroundProficient Microsoft Office Suite skills (e.g., Office 365).Experience using Adobe Creative tools highly preferredNice to Haves.Proficiency with Vyond, including the ability to create engaging animated videos, scenarios, and visual learning experiencesSkilled in Canva, with the ability to develop polished, visually engaging learning materials, presentations, graphics, and other learner-facing contentAbility to design learning experiences across multiple modalities, including instructor-led, digital, virtual, and other innovative learning formatsFamiliarity with leveraging the capabilities of a learning management system; Workday Learning knowledge is a plusSo What About the Perks? Perks matterWe take a hybrid work approach, finding balance between the benefits of in-person and work-from-home environments. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of three days a week.Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!Give Us a Reason (or not), and We’ll Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other’s company outside of day-to-day work.Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!Anything Else? Absolutely.DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!