Instructional Designer, eLearning (REMOTE)

The Home Depot; Athens (GA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking an Instructional Designer to create engaging learning experiences for our Athens, GA associates. You will apply instructional design, learning science, and AI-enabled tools to build high-quality programs from analysis through implementation.

You will design learner-centered experiences, work in Agile/SAM environments, and collaborate with subject matter experts to drive business performance through effective training solutions.

Qualifications

• Proficient in instructional design and adult learning theory.
• Experience with eLearning development tools and MS Office.
• Familiarity with Agile/SAM learning development approaches.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop learning solutions across modalities (eLearning, ILT, virtual, blended).
• Collaborate with Learning Strategy and SMEs throughout projects.
• Utilize standard development tools and maintain project timelines.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Explore innovative approaches to develop associates.

Skills

Course lifecycle design

Agile Learning Development

SAM method

Self-driven

Collaboration

Communication across levels

Project management

Learning solution design

Articulate Storyline/Rise

PowerPoint

AI-enabled tools

Learning analytics awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design / Instructional Technology / HR Development / Organizational Development / I/O Psychology

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Articulate Storyline/Rise

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Cloud

Copilot

Gemini

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. At The Home Depot, we help doers get more done. Our Learning Design & Development team creates simple, relevant, and effective learning experiences for our orange-blooded associates. We have a strong team of Instructional Designers who are focused on building associate capability and driving business performance , and we’re looking to add to the team.

Our Instructional Designers apply design expertise, learning science, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled tools to create engaging learning experiences across multiple modalities. Working closely with business partners and subject matter experts, the Instructional Designer transforms performance needs into effective learning solutions while delivering high-quality project execution from analysis through implementation. This role continuously explores new technologies, design approaches, and AI-enabled workflows to improve efficiency, learner engagement, and learning outcomes.

The Instructional Designer takes care of our associates by ensuring they are competent and confident to achieve business results.

You are passionate about development and create learning solutions from a "learner-back" perspective by applying instructional design and adult learning principles.

• ~ You have experience with all phases of the course creation lifecycle , including analysis, design, and development.
• ~ You have experience working within Agile Learning Development or the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) environments.
• ~ You are self-driven ,collaborative, resourceful, and excellent at project management.
• ~ You’re able to flex your communication across various levels, both in person and virtually.
• 50% - Design and develop learning solutions, including eLearning, instructor-led training, distance learning, blended learning, etc.
• 20% - Collaborate with Learning Strategy Senior Managers and subject matter experts during the analysis phase and throughout the project.
• 10% - Work with standard development tools and software (Articulate Storyline/Rise, PowerPoint, etc.).
• 10% - Communicate with project team members and effectively manage projects.
• 10% - Work on creative and innovative ways to develop associates.

Travel Requirements

• ~ Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, HR Development, Organizational Development, I/O Psychology, or related field preferred (or equivalent Home Depot experience)

• ~ Ability to design learner-centered experiences that are visually engaging, contextual, and immediately applicable to the work environment
• ~ Working knowledge of multiple learning modalities including eLearning, instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, mobile, and performance support solutions
• ~ Experience with agile learning development or the Successive Approximation Model (SAM)
• ~ Experience using generative AI and AI-enabled tools to support learning analysis, content development, asset creation, and workflow efficiency.
• ~ Knowledge of current learning technologies, digital learning trends, and modern content creation practices. Proficiency using modern learning technologies, AI-enabled content development platforms, and digital learning tools (i.e., Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Creative Cloud, Copilot, Gemini, etc.)
• ~ project revisions, solving issues as they arise)
• ~ Familiarity with learning analytics, learner feedback, and data-driven evaluation methods

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Minimum Years of Work Experience

• ~Proficient knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theories
• Proficiency with software including Microsoft Office and standard eLearning development tools
• Basic knowledge of project management principles and MS Project