Instructional Designer: Learning Architect for Onboarding

Inhabit; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance

401K with company matching

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Inhabit is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to craft learning solutions that onboard clients and address performance gaps. You will partner with subject matter experts to analyze needs, design and develop materials, and deliver content across instructor-led, virtual, web-based, and blended formats.

The role emphasizes applying adult learning theory, maintaining design standards, and measuring training impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in instructional design, eLearning development, or corporate training
• Strong understanding of instructional systems design methodologies and adult learning theory
• Experience developing instructor led, virtual, and blended learning solutions
• Experience creating training solutions for software products, SaaS platforms, or technology organizations
• Knowledge of learning management systems (LMS) and learning analytics platforms
• Experience developing train the trainer programs and curriculum frameworks
• Proficiency with Articulate Storyline, Rise, or similar instructional design and eLearning authoring tools
• Strong research, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience coaching or mentoring others
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts and cross functional stakeholders
• Familiarity with audio/video formats, multimedia production, and digital learning technologies

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts to analyze business needs, identify performance gaps, and define learning objectives
• Participate in discovery sessions, interviews, and needs assessments to determine appropriate learning solutions
• Design and develop instructional materials for instructor led, virtual, eLearning, and blended learning programs
• Create learning deliverables including design documents, storyboards, prototypes, facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, and assessments
• Collaborate with technical and business subject matter experts to capture and translate complex information into engaging learning experiences
• Apply adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and performance improvement strategies to all learning solutions
• Develop and maintain instructional design templates, standards, style guides, and documentation to support consistency and scalability
• Design curriculum structures and learning pathways that support onboarding, product adoption, and ongoing development
• Utilize instructional design tools and technologies to create interactive and engaging learning experiences
• Ensure training content remains current by updating materials to align with product releases, process changes, and business priorities
• Implement measurement and evaluation strategies to assess learning effectiveness, knowledge transfer, and business impact
• Analyze learner feedback and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization
• Support pilot programs, train the trainer initiatives, and rollout activities for new learning solutions
• Provide project planning input, including effort estimates, timelines, and resource requirements for learning initiatives
• Maintain high quality standards and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule

Job description

Inhabit is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to craft learning solutions that onboard clients and address performance gaps. You will partner with subject matter experts to analyze needs, design and develop materials, and deliver content across instructor-led, virtual, web-based, and blended formats.

The role emphasizes applying adult learning theory, maintaining design standards, and measuring training impact.