Senior Instructional Design Lead — AI-Driven Learning

CDW; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 114,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW seeks an experienced Lead Instructional Designer to drive complex learning and enablement initiatives that build leadership, selling, and technical skills. You will lead from needs assessment through evaluation, partnering with senior leadership to deliver measurable business impact.

Responsibilities include program management, stakeholder collaboration, and applying AI-enabled learning and modern tooling to improve processes, learner engagement, and retention. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• This role requires strong instructional design and project management experience.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, evaluation methodologies, and learning trends.
• Experience with AI-enabled development tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex learning and enablement initiatives from needs assessment to evaluation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define business requirements.
• Research and apply best practices in instructional design and AI-enabled learning.
• Manage multiple concurrent initiatives with governance and risk management.
• Mentor peers and coach on design best practices and innovative tools.

Skills

Instructional design

Project management

AI-enabled learning

Learning technologies

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in ID/LD or OD (plus)

Tools

Articulate Rise

Articulate Storyline

Camtasia

Synthesia

Job description

CDW seeks an experienced Lead Instructional Designer to drive complex learning and enablement initiatives that build leadership, selling, and technical skills. You will lead from needs assessment through evaluation, partnering with senior leadership to deliver measurable business impact.

Responsibilities include program management, stakeholder collaboration, and applying AI-enabled learning and modern tooling to improve processes, learner engagement, and retention. Travel up to 10% is expected.