Senior GIS Training Designer

Esri; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 72,800 - 109,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) & profit sharing

Vacation leave (80 hours)

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Esri is seeking an experienced instructional designer to create and update training materials that teach GIS concepts, skills, and workflows to Esri customers. You will work with SMEs to develop instructor-led and web-based learning, grounded in adult learning principles, and you will refine assessments and curricula across the Esri curriculum.

You will collaborate across teams to improve workflows, support customer education initiatives, and apply responsible use of generative AI to content

Qualifications

• 5+ years in instructional design, learning experience design or corporate training development (SaaS or product environment preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to partner effectively across roles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality learning solutions in a collaborative environment.
• Strong foundation in adult learning and instructional design methods (ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy).

Responsibilities

• Analyze learner needs and job tasks to define clear, measurable learning objectives.
• Partner with subject matter experts to design and evaluate instructor-led and web-based learning.
• Design engaging courses grounded in adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.
• Develop and refine assessments; provide actionable feedback and recommendations.
• Evaluate and enhance existing Esri curriculum to maintain design quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with peers to improve content development workflows and learning solutions.
• Support broader customer education initiatives and share instructional design best practices.

Skills

Instructional design

Written & verbal communication

Time management

ADDIE model

Bloom’s Taxonomy

Instructor-led learning

Generative AI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design or educational technology

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe

Figma

MindManager

Job description

Esri is seeking an experienced instructional designer to create and update training materials that teach GIS concepts, skills, and workflows to Esri customers. You will work with SMEs to develop instructor-led and web-based learning, grounded in adult learning principles, and you will refine assessments and curricula across the Esri curriculum.

You will collaborate across teams to improve workflows, support customer education initiatives, and apply responsible use of generative AI to content