Senior Instructional Designer — Creative Training Leader

Cadient, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metra in Chicago seeks a Senior Instructional Designer to design, develop, and deliver comprehensive training programs for the Mechanical and Engineering Divisions, aligning with FRA and OSHA regulations and corporate learning goals.

You will assess learning needs, collaborate with subject matter experts, create engaging materials, and lead projects from planning through evaluation, while promoting safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field and five years of instructional design experience.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design models.
• Experience facilitating instruction and collaborating with SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with peers to develop new learning deliverables or processes that improve efficiency and effectiveness of the agency.
• Design, develop, maintain, edit, and update instructional materials using adult learning theory, design principles, and creativity that appeals to various learning styles.
• Define learning objectives, develop project standards, identify appropriate instructional strategies, and implement industry and corporate standards into document design.
• Lead instructional design projects including: prioritizing projects and defining requirements; analyzing assignments to determine plans and strategies; building relationships and collaborating with subject-matter-experts on curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; negotiating and resolving design elements and content matters; and delivering project documents on schedule.
• Identify, develop, and deliver innovative and creative training materials and methodologies, and maintain documentation for facilitator-led training, on-line, blended learning, self-study, and job aids.
• Lead and facilitate training and participate in train-the-trainer programs. Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Listening and analysis

Meeting deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Adult Education, Instructional Design, Industrial Organizational Psychology, or Technical Writing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Metra in Chicago seeks a Senior Instructional Designer to design, develop, and deliver comprehensive training programs for the Mechanical and Engineering Divisions, aligning with FRA and OSHA regulations and corporate learning goals.

You will assess learning needs, collaborate with subject matter experts, create engaging materials, and lead projects from planning through evaluation, while promoting safe work practices.