Senior Instructional Designer

Jobtailor; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RailPros is seeking a senior instructional designer to design and develop multimedia-rich training programs for rail and transit clients. You will apply adult learning principles, lead end-to-end content development including assessments, and guide cross-functional teams across project lifecycles.

The role requires advanced knowledge of instructional design methodologies, experience with eLearning tools (Articulate, Captivate), and the ability to collaborate with SMEs, safety officers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Communications, Education, or a relevant field.
• 5+ years’ experience designing and implementing employee development programs or similar experience
• Excellent client interface and management experience for training development projects
• Advanced knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies for classroom-based, self-guided, and virtual training
• Extensive experience with eLearning development tools such as Articulate and Captivate
• High proficiency developing instructor-led training materials, including Instructor Guides, Participant Manuals, and presentation materials
• High proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic communications including email and text
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior proofreading and copywriting abilities, including instructional, audio, and video scripts
• Highly proficient in time management, organization, planning, and prioritization
• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) credential preferred
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end learning content design and development, including assessments
• Lead cross-functional development teams throughout project lifecycles
• Design inclusive learning experiences for diverse learning styles
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, safety officers, and operations leaders to identify training needs and close knowledge gaps
• Recommend curriculum strategies based on needs analysis
• Define instructional goals and align content
• Develop instructor-led training guides, eLearning modules, exams, and surveys
• Support audio, video, animation, simulation, and game production
• Create interactive learning exercises and activities
• Establish performance criteria and develop assessment tools
• Maintain project documentation and course assets
• Conduct post-training evaluations and recommend improvements
• Lead project meetings and make presentations
• Travel routinely to RailPros headquarters, field offices, client offices, worksites, and project-related locations as required
• Uphold company policies, applicable laws, integrity, accountability, respect, and a positive workplace culture
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by business needs

Skills

Instructional Design

ELearning Development

Adult Learning Theory

Project Management

Client Interface

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Communications, Education, or a relevant field

Tools

Articulate

Captivate

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Design and develop innovative, effective, multimedia-rich training programs for rail and transit clients


• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design best practices


• Lead end-to-end learning content design and development, including assessments


• Lead cross-functional development teams throughout project lifecycles


• Design inclusive learning experiences for diverse learning styles


• Collaborate with subject matter experts, safety officers, and operations leaders to identify training needs and close knowledge gaps


• Recommend curriculum strategies based on needs analysis


• Define instructional goals and align content


• Contribute to project proposals, including scope, design plans, timelines, and budgets


• Develop instructor-led training guides, eLearning modules, exams, and surveys


• Support audio, video, animation, simulation, and game production


• Create interactive learning exercises and activities


• Establish performance criteria and develop assessment tools


• Maintain project documentation and course assets


• Conduct post-training evaluations and recommend improvements


• Lead project meetings and make presentations


• Represent RailPros and maintain liaison with individuals and related organizations


• Travel routinely to RailPros headquarters, field offices, client offices, worksites, and project-related locations as required


• Uphold company policies, applicable laws, integrity, accountability, respect, and a positive workplace culture


• Perform other duties as assigned or required by business needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Communications, Education, or a relevant field


• 5+ years’ experience designing and implementing employee development programs or similar experience


• Excellent client interface and management experience for training development projects


• Advanced knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies for classroom-based, self-guided, and virtual training


• Extensive experience with eLearning development tools such as Articulate and Captivate


• High proficiency developing instructor-led training materials, including Instructor Guides, Participant Manuals, and presentation materials


• High proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint


• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic communications including email and text


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Superior proofreading and copywriting abilities, including instructional, audio, and video scripts


• Highly proficient in time management, organization, planning, and prioritization


• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) credential preferred


• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing multimedia-rich training programs using adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and managing training development projects while ensuring alignment with instructional goals and diverse learning needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Instructional Design


• ELearning Development


• Adult Learning Theory


• Project Management


• Client Interface

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Training Program Development


• Assessment Tool Development


• Instructor-Led Training Materials


• Curriculum Strategy


• Performance Criteria Establishment

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication


• Written Communication


• Time Management


• Organization


• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)


• SHRM-CP


• SHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

• Adult Learning Principles


• Training Needs Analysis


• Diverse Learning Styles


• Project Proposals


• Post-Training Evaluations

Tools & Technologies

• Articulate


• Captivate


• Microsoft PowerPoint


• Microsoft Office Suite


• ELearning Modules