Instructional Designer

Generac Power Systems; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems is seeking an Instructional Designer to create and deliver a comprehensive employee training curriculum, covering onboarding, professional skills, leadership, and safety training. You will develop materials for in-person, virtual, and self-directed formats using Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, and Microsoft 365.

The role requires collaboration with subject matter experts, strong project management, and facilitation skills, with occasional travel to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5 years of instructional design / development / delivery experience.
• Experience with Articulate 360 Suite and Adobe or other industry audio, video editing tools.
• Design learning based on adult learning principles and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings, gather specifications, and understand requirements for deliverables.
• Collaborate with SMEs to obtain objectives and content efficiently.
• Design and develop blended learning materials and classroom VILT curricula.
• Create engaging online content with audio, video, and interactive elements.
• Maintain curriculum materials and process documentation as needed.
• Monitor trends and responsibly use AI tools to enhance design processes.
• Present curriculum in classroom or virtual settings.

Skills

Articulate Storyline experience

Adobe editing

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Strong communication

Facilitation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Articulate 360 Suite

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Microsoft 365

Job description

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Job Profile

Job Title:

Instructional Designer – Corp Training

Job Code:

S0690

Career Stream:

US FLSA Status:

Exempt

Career/Job Level:

Professional

Last Updated:

Sept 2026

Primary Purpose

The Instructional Designer creates and delivers an employee-based training curriculum focused on various topics, including but not limited to onboarding, professional skills, leadership skills, functional/technical skills, systems training, process training, and safety/compliance training. Occasionally, one may be asked to support our Business Groups with product or skills training for their distribution partners. Candidate must demonstrate experience preparing content for various delivery options, including in-person, virtual, and self-directed. Candidates must also possess proficient design tools and computer skills, including Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, and Microsoft 365.

Major Responsibilities

• Attend meetings, gather specifications, and ask questions to understand and apply all requirements for deliverables.
• Work with subject matter experts at various levels of the organization to obtain objectives, content, and agreement with maximum efficiency and professionalism.
• Design and develop training materials using blended, adult learning principles/ methodologies and established team standards and best practices.
• Design classroom (VILT) curriculum consisting of fully illustrated visual presentations, learner’s guides, job aids, role-play exercises, and handouts.
• Develop engaging online curriculum including audio, video and interactive elements withauthoring software such as Articulate 360, Adobe and other approved technology.
• Manage and maintain curriculum, materials, and process documentation as needed or requested.
• Monitor trends and responsibly use AI tools and new technology to enhance and expediate the design process.
• Other responsibilities may include presenting curriculum to employees in a classroom or virtual setting.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Work Experience

5 years of instructional design/development/delivery experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Experience with Articulate 360 Suite and Adobe or other industry audio, video editing tools

• Design learning based on adult learning principles and industry best practices.

• Proficient use of Microsoft 365 software suite.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present as required.

• Effective facilitation skills required.

• Ability to manage timelines and deadlines with a strong focus on project management.

Preferred Job Requirements

Work Experience

• Experience working in a corporate environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Office Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Occasionally, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel. (If travel percentage is required beyond occasional or is a regular part of the job, include “Up to x% travel and valid Driver’s License required.”)

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.