Senior Instructional Designer, Learning Solutions

Pilot Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan (National)

401(k)

Fuel Discount

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Gym

Weekly Pay

Travel <5%

Job summary

Pilot Company is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to design, develop, and evaluate advanced learning solutions across instructor-led, virtual, blended, and digital formats. You will partner with leaders and SMEs to identify performance needs and craft scalable programs that drive measurable improvements.

You will lead projects from inception to evaluation, mentor junior designers, and stay current with industry trends and technologies to ensure high-impact learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• Master's Degree, certification, or equivalent advanced education preferred
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in instructional design, learning experience design, learning program development, or related field
• Experience designing and developing both instructor-led and digital learning solutions
• Experience leading complex instructional design projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Advanced knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional systems design methodologies, and performance consulting practices
• Expertise in instructional design frameworks including ADDIE, SAM, and related design models
• Advanced proficiency with eLearning authoring and multimedia development tools, including Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise), Camtasia, and similar technologies
• Strong curriculum architecture and program design capabilities
• Knowledge of learning measurement, evaluation methodologies, and learning analytics
• Experience developing learning for diverse delivery modalities including classroom, virtual, blended, and self-paced digital learning
• Familiarity with learning management systems and digital learning ecosystems (Workday Learning preferred)
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and OneDrive
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and quality assurance practices for learning solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of complex learning solutions, curricula, and performance support tools
• Conduct performance consulting engagements to identify business needs, analyze performance gaps, and recommend appropriate learning or performance solutions
• Design and develop instructor-led training, virtual instructor-led training, blended learning programs, eLearning, microlearning, job aids, and performance support resources
• Create engaging digital learning experiences utilizing Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, Vyond, and related learning technologies
• Manage instructional design projects from initiation through evaluation, ensuring deliverables meet quality, timeline, and stakeholder expectations
• Partner with subject matter experts, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure content accuracy and alignment to business objectives
• Develop learning strategies, curricula, and development pathways that support employee capability and organizational growth
• Analyze learner feedback, business metrics, and learning effectiveness data to evaluate impact and identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Serve as a senior resource and mentor to instructional designers and learning professionals by providing guidance and quality review
• Support the implementation and enhancement of instructional design standards, templates, development processes, and QA practices
• Collaborate with external vendors and partners on learning development projects as needed
• Stay current on adult learning theory, instructional design practices, learning technologies, and industry trends

Skills

Instructional design

Learning experience design

eLearning development

Project management

Stakeholder management

Adult learning theory

ADDIE

Storyline

Rise

Camtasia

Vyond

Workday Learning

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

OneDrive

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Articulate Rise

Camtasia

Vyond

Workday Learning

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Pilot Company is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to design, develop, and evaluate advanced learning solutions across instructor-led, virtual, blended, and digital formats. You will partner with leaders and SMEs to identify performance needs and craft scalable programs that drive measurable improvements.

You will lead projects from inception to evaluation, mentor junior designers, and stay current with industry trends and technologies to ensure high-impact learning experiences.