Senior Instructional Designer: GIS Training & Curriculum

PowerToFly; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 72,800 - 109,200; Full time

Job summary

Esri is seeking an experienced instructional designer to create training materials for GIS customers. You will design, develop, and update courses that teach GIS concepts, skills, and workflows, collaborating with SMEs and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include analyzing learner needs, designing instructor-led and web-based learning, developing assessments, and refining content to maintain high quality. A strong foundation in ADDIE, Bloom’s taxonomy, and AI-assisted research is preferred.

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 (such as ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy)
• Demonstrated end-to-end instructional design skills (analysis, scope/specs, objectives, assessments, and curriculum development)
• Experience designing instructor-led and web-based learning for technical/software audiences
• Ability to use generative AI responsibly to support research, prototyping, and content development
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US
• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field

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

Communication

Adult learning

Instructional design

Instructor-led learning

Web-based learning

AI-assisted design

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 training materials for GIS customers. You will design, develop, and update courses that teach GIS concepts, skills, and workflows, collaborating with SMEs and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include analyzing learner needs, designing instructor-led and web-based learning, developing assessments, and refining content to maintain high quality. A strong foundation in ADDIE, Bloom’s taxonomy, and AI-assisted research is preferred.