Senior Instructional Designer

Hydrogen UK Ltd; Irwindale (CA); Hybrid; USD 111,586,000 - 118,474,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer for a 6-month contract in Irwindale, CA. The role spans needs analysis through design, development, implementation and evaluation, collaborating with SMEs and stakeholders to craft complex curricula and blended learning experiences.

Responsibilities include creating curricula, e-learning, guides and assessments; developing design documents and blended solutions; mentoring others and coordinating training initiatives across teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing training programs, curricula or learning assets.
• Strong instructional design and curriculum development experience.
• Experience developing e-learning and digital learning solutions.
• Working proficiency with Articulate and related e-learning development tools.
• Strong Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience creating training design documents, participant materials, job aids and assessments.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze learning needs and translate them into clear program and learning objectives.
• Design and develop new training curricula, e-learning, participant guides, job aids and assessments.
• Develop training design documents and blended learning solutions.
• Partner with subject matter experts and multiple stakeholders throughout the development process.
• Coordinate learning initiatives from needs assessment and concept development through pilot, implementation and evaluation.
• Develop engaging digital and virtual learning experiences.
• Analyze course effectiveness using observations and participant feedback and recommend improvements.
• Prepare, organize and edit course materials to maintain quality and consistency.
• Support the delivery of classroom, virtual and webinar-based learning.
• Coordinate course schedules and provide operational and logistical support for training programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve learning processes and training effectiveness.
• Maintain awareness of instructional design and learning technology best practices.
• Build productive working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor or support others in instructional design processes and procedures where required.

Job description

Hydrogen Group is seeking an experienced Senior Instructional Designer to join a collaborative learning and development team on a 6-month contract in Irwindale, CA.

This hybrid opportunity is ideal for an experienced instructional design professional who can take complex learning requirements from needs analysis through design, development, implementation and evaluation.

The role

As a Senior Instructional Designer, you will work closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to identify learning objectives and develop effective training solutions for a range of audiences.

You will be responsible for creating complex curricula and blended learning experiences, including digital learning, participant guides, job aids and assessments. You may also conduct job task analysis, facilitate Train the Trainer sessions and provide guidance to other instructional designers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyze learning needs and translate them into clear program and learning objectives

• Design and develop new training curricula, e-learning, participant guides, job aids and assessments

• Develop training design documents and blended learning solutions

• Partner with subject matter experts and multiple stakeholders throughout the development process

• Coordinate learning initiatives from needs assessment and concept development through pilot, implementation and evaluation

• Develop engaging digital and virtual learning experiences

• Analyze course effectiveness using observations and participant feedback and recommend improvements

• Prepare, organize and edit course materials to maintain quality and consistency

• Support the delivery of classroom, virtual and webinar-based learning

• Coordinate course schedules and provide operational and logistical support for training programs

• Identify opportunities to improve learning processes and training effectiveness

• Maintain awareness of instructional design and learning technology best practices

• Build productive working relationships across multidisciplinary teams

• Mentor or support others in instructional design processes and procedures where required

What we're looking for

• 5+ years of experience developing training programs, curricula or learning assets

• Strong instructional design and curriculum development experience

• Experience developing e-learning and digital learning solutions

• Working proficiency with Articulate and related e-learning development tools

• Strong Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills

• Experience creating training design documents, participant materials, job aids and assessments

• Strong analytical and project management skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and contribute effectively within larger project teams

• Ability to communicate complex technical and non-technical information in a clear, accessible way

• Experience working with subject matter experts to define learning requirements and objectives

A Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Business or a related discipline is preferred, although an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant professional experience will also be considered.

Experience developing learning solutions within complex or highly technical environments such as utilities, healthcare, military or aerospace would be advantageous. Experience with virtual training and maintaining complex technical curricula is also desirable.

Contract details

Location: Irwindale, CA – Hybrid
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Contract: 6 months
Pay rate: $39.39 per hour

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