Instructional Designer, Learning and Development

Great Day Improvements; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement solutions provider is seeking a motivated Instructional Designer to join their Learning & Development team. This role focuses on designing engaging eLearning experiences that support employee development. Ideal candidates will have a background in instructional design, adult learning theories, and solid eLearning technologies experience. Competitive pay ranges from $60,000 to $65,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in instructional design and with instructional technology.
• Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.
• Solid knowledge of course development software.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning activities and course content.
• Work with subject matter experts to identify training needs.
• Design instructional end goals and create matching content.
• Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners.

Skills

Instructional design

Learning theories

eLearning technologies

Creativity

Attention to detail

Project planning

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

eLearning Authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, etc.)

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Overview

Great Day Improvements is a leading provider of home improvement solutions, committed to delivering exceptional service and innovative products. We are investing in enterprise-wide learning initiatives to empower our workforce and enhance performance across all departments. We are seeking a motivated Instructional Designer with strong creativity and attention to detail to join our Learning & Development team. This role focuses on designing, developing and implementing engaging eLearning experiences that support employee development across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design, adult learning theories, and eLearning technologies.

Pay Rate $60,000 - $65,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Create engaging and interactive learning activities and compelling course content, instructional materials and curriculum that enhances retention and transfer of knowledge.
• Work with subject matter experts and identify target audience training needs.
• Partner to develop training programs that help with company culture, pride in our company and products and that helps to reduce turnover.
• Design instructional end goals and create content that matches them.
• Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface and the finished product.
• Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts.
• Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods.
• Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process.
• Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, games etc.).
• Decide on the criteria used to evaluate learners’ performance and develop assessment instruments.
• Maintain project documentation and course folders.
• Analyze learning data and feedback to continuously improve instructional materials and enhance learner engagement.
• Manage multiple instructional design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Stay current on learning trends and learning management tools.
• Supports and embraces the Great Day Team Commandments.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience in instructional design and with instructional technology.
• Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.
• Lesson and project planning skills.
• Solid knowledge of course development software and at least one Learning Management System.
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively; self-motivated and able to organize to meet deadlines or competing priorities/projects.
• Ability to influence and work in a collaborative work environment that is focused on results.
• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with eLearning Authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe, Captivate, etc.).
• Knowledge of LMS platforms and SCORM/xAPI publishing.

Competencies

• Trust
• Collaboration
• Perseverance

Great Day Improvements is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #INDGDI

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training
• Industries: Construction

Locations and related postings: Twinsburg, OH; Cleveland, OH; Akron, OH with various salary ranges as listed in postings.