Instructional Designer

First Advantage; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Advantage is seeking a Learning Experience Designer to analyze business needs, design engaging learning experiences, and drive measurable outcomes. The role leverages AI tools to accelerate content development and improve learner performance.

You will partner with SMEs and stakeholders, develop materials, and continuously optimize learning solutions using data insights and current learning science trends.

Qualifications

• Analyze business requests to identify root causes, performance gaps, learner needs, and desired business outcomes.
• Consult with stakeholders to determine whether learning is the appropriate solution and recommend interventions.
• Translate business requirements into measurable learning objectives and success metrics.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and visualize engaging learning experiences that enhance learner adoption, retention, and performance.
• Design learning journeys using storytelling, scenarios, simulations, microlearning, and performance support.
• Select the most appropriate learning modality based on audience needs, complexity, risk, and business impact.
• Develop instructional materials including learning blueprints, storyboards, scripts, participant guides, job aids, assessments, and digital assets.
• Collaborate with multimedia developers to create high-quality learning experiences.
• Design assessments and evaluation mechanisms to measure learning effectiveness.
• Utilize learner feedback and data insights to continuously improve learning solutions.
• Partner with SMEs and business leaders to align learning initiatives with organizational goals.
• Stay current on learning science, AI advancements, and emerging technologies.

Skills

Learning Needs Analysis

Instructional Design

Learning Experience Design

Storytelling & Scenario Design

Design Thinking

Performance Consulting

Stakeholder Management

Communication & Facilitation

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Articulate Storyline/Rise

GenAI-enabled content platforms

Multimedia learning tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Learning Analysis & Performance Consulting

• Analyze business requests to identify root causes, performance gaps, learner needs, and desired business outcomes.
• Consult with stakeholders and SMEs to determine whether learning is the appropriate solution and recommend the most effective intervention.
• Translate business requirements into measurable learning objectives and success metrics.

Creative Learning Experience Design

• Conceptualize and visualize engaging learning experiences that enhance learner adoption, retention, and performance.
• Design innovative learning journeys using storytelling, scenarios, simulations, microlearning, performance support, and experiential learning techniques.
• Select the most appropriate learning modality based on audience needs, complexity, risk, and business impact.

AI-Enabled Learning Development

• Utilize AI-powered tools such as Copilot and modern learning technologies to accelerate content development and increase design efficiency.
• Apply effective prompting techniques and human judgment to ensure learning solutions are accurate, relevant, and learner-focused.
• Continuously explore emerging technologies to improve learner experiences and development practices.

Learning Solution Development

• Develop instructional materials including learning blueprints, storyboards, scripts, participant guides, job aids, assessments, presentations, and digital learning assets.
• Collaborate with multimedia developers and stakeholders to create high-quality learning experiences.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Design assessments and evaluation mechanisms to measure learning effectiveness.
• Utilize learner feedback and data insights to continuously improve learning solutions.
• Recommend enhancements based on performance outcomes and learner behavior.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with SMEs, business leaders, and project teams to ensure alignment between learning initiatives and organizational goals.
• Effectively communicate design recommendations and learning strategies to stakeholders.

Professional Development

• Stay current on learning science, instructional design trends, AI advancements, and emerging learning technologies.
• Continuously develop skills in learning experience design, performance consulting, creativity, and innovation.

Critical Success Factors

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Strong analytical thinking
• Curiosity and learning agility
• Ability to connect business problems to learning solutions
• Creative visualization and storytelling skills
• Learner-centric design mindset
• Effective use of AI tools to enhance productivity
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Continuous improvement mindset

Skills & Competencies

Core Competencies

• Learning Needs Analysis
• Instructional Design
• Learning Experience Design (LXD)
• Storytelling & Scenario Design
• Design Thinking
• Performance Consulting
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication & Facilitation

Digital & AI Skills

• Microsoft Copilot
• Articulate Storyline/Rise or equivalent tools
• GenAI-enabled content creation platforms
• Multimedia and interactive learning tools
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Behavioral Competencies

• Creativity
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Innovation
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration