Instructional Designer - Atlanta, GA

STI; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

STI is seeking a skilled Instructional Designer to develop and maintain 508-compliant learning materials across formats, including eLearning and instructor-led sessions. You will collaborate with SMEs and leadership to align content with organizational goals and learner needs, delivering on time in a hybrid setting.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of design experience and proficiency with Storyline, Captivate, and Camtasia, plus a solid grounding in ADDIE and adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training needs assessments and audience analyses to identify learning objectives and performance gaps.
• Design, develop and maintain comprehensive instructional materials including course outlines, storyboards, video scripts and job aids.
• Create online interactive training materials in formats such as eLearning, microlearning, videos and instructor-led sessions.
• Generate SCORM-compliant webinars and full-length eLearning courses using authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia.
• Develop and administer assessments to measure learner progress and analyze data to improve learning outcomes.
• Track progress of instructional design projects, manage milestones and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with SMEs and leaders to ensure training aligns with organizational goals and learner needs.
• Review and update curriculum to stay current with industry trends and standards.
• Stay current with instructional design best practices and adult learning theory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

• Conduct thorough Training Needs Assessments and Audience Analyses to identify learning objectives and performance gaps, training participants, and delivery channels.
• Design, develop and maintains comprehensive, 508-compliant instructional materials, including course summary sheets, learning objectives, course outlines, storyboards, video scripts, job aids, quick reference sheets, and other supporting documents for training deliverables.
• Create online, interactive training materials in various formats, such as printable job aids, instructor-led (virtual and in-person), microlearning, videos, and eLearning courses.
• Generate program interactive, SCORM-compliant webinars, microlearning and full-length eLearning courses in eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia)
• Develop and administer a variety of assessments, including quizzes, tests, simulations, and practical exercises, to measure learner progress and comprehension. Analyze assessment data to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programs, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven recommendations for enhancing learning outcomes.
• Accurately track and document the progress of instructional design projects, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met. Utilize project management tools to monitor timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables, and provide regular updates to stakeholders on the status of development efforts.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather content and ensure the accuracy and relevancy of learning materials. Work closely with stakeholders, including leadership teams and learners, to understand learning needs and objectives, ensuring that training programs align with organizational goals and learner requirements.
• Periodically review and update curriculum and existing training content to ensure accuracy, relevancy and alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in instructional design and adult learning theory.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Instructional Design, Education, Training and Development, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Proficiency in eLearning authoring tools (e.g. Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia).
• Experience with instructional design methodologies (e.g. ADDIE, Kirkpatrick’s Level of assessments, adult learning principles)
• Experience with SCORM-compliant course development and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Strong understanding of 508-compliance requirements and best practices for creating accessible learning materials.
• Expertise in designing and developing comprehensive instructional materials, including course summary sheets, learning objectives, course outlines, storyboards, video scripts, job aids, quick reference sheets, and other supporting documents.
• Ability to create online, interactive training materials in various formats, such as printable job aids, instructor-led (virtual and in-person), microlearning, videos, and eLearning courses.
• Experience in developing and administering a variety of assessments and analyzing assessment data to evaluate instructional program effectiveness.
• Strong understanding instructional design models (e.g. ADDIE, SAM).
• Proven ability to accurately track and document the progress, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with subject matter experts (SMEs), leadership teams, and learners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to a hybrid work schedule, role is a hybrid position requiring in-office presence at least twice a week, with additional onsite time as needed based on role-specific and agency requirements.