Sr. Instructional Designer

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Paid vacation & sick time

Bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Employee meal benefits

Discounts

Emergency financial assistance

Job summary

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. seeks an experienced Sr.

Instructional Designer to join the Learning & Development team at the Global Support Center in Scottsdale, AZ. You will design and deliver engaging learning materials, including videos, e-learning, and job aids, while partnering with multiple departments to address performance needs. You will mentor content, update curricula, and manage LMS-related tasks, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and brand consistency across all modules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, learning and development, education, communications, graphic design, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience designing and developing instructional materials for adult learners.
• Experience using e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Storyline, Rise, Adobe Captivate, InDesign, Photoshop, Publisher, Adobe Premiere.
• Experience creating and editing multimedia content, including video, audio, graphics, and interactive learning assets.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging learning materials, including videos, e-learning modules, workbooks, facilitator and instructor guides, presentations, assessments, and job aids.
• Apply adult learning theory and multimedia best practices to create effective learning experiences.
• Update and maintain curricula and supporting materials for accuracy and brand alignment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to address business and performance needs.
• Support LMS administration, content uploads, enrollments, reporting, and HRIS/IT coordination.
• Manage learning projects from intake through launch and deadlines.

Skills

Adult learning theory

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Storyboarding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design or related field

Tools

Articulate 360

Storyline

Rise

Adobe Captivate

InDesign

Photoshop

Publisher

Adobe Premiere

Job description

At P.F. Chang’s, we take PRIDE in creating a heart-filled, guest-led Pan-Asian dining experience while delivering meaningful value for our guests, Team Members, and shareholders. Our vision is to be the most admired Pan-Asian restaurant company in the world.

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Instructional Designer to join our Learning & Development team at our Global Support Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.

What You’ll Do:

Design and develop relevant, engaging learning materials, including videos, e-learning modules, workbooks, facilitator and instructor guides, presentations, assessments, and job aids. Apply adult learning theory, instructional design methodology, accessibility considerations, and multimedia best practices to create effective learning experiences.

Update and maintain existing curricula, content, and supporting materials to ensure accuracy, usability, operational relevance, and alignment with the P.F. Chang’s brand.

Partner with Learning & Development, Operations, Culinary, Human Resources, and other cross-functional leaders to assess, prioritize, and address business and performance needs.

Collaborate with subject matter experts to define learning objectives, validate content, and ensure the quality and accuracy of learning solutions.

Support the administration and ownership of the LMS, including content configuration and uploads, course assignments and enrollments, reporting, user troubleshooting, and coordination with HRIS and IT support partners.

Maintain organized learning content, source files, project documentation, version control, and publishing standards.

Manage assigned learning projects from intake through launch, establishing timelines, coordinating reviews, communicating progress, and meeting deadlines.

Evaluate learner feedback, assessment results, and available performance data to recommend improvements to learning content and delivery.

Stay informed of instructional design, learning technology, multimedia, and restaurant training trends, and recommend practical innovations that improve the learner experience.

Identify opportunities to streamline learning development and administration processes while maintaining quality and brand consistency.

Perform other duties and support additional learning initiatives as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, learning and development, education, communications, graphic design, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

3+ years of experience designing and developing instructional materials for adult learners.

Experience using e-learning authoring and design tools such as Articulate 360, Storyline, Rise, Adobe Captivate, InDesign, Photoshop, Publisher, Adobe Premiere, or comparable software.

Experience creating and editing multimedia content, including video, audio, graphics, and interactive learning assets.

Working knowledge of learning management systems, including content publishing, course assignments, reporting, and user support.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong writing, editing, proofreading, and visual communication capabilities.

Strong project management, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

High attention to detail, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Strong customer service and relationship-building skills, including the ability to gather input, influence partners, and respond constructively to feedback.

Location:

This is primarily an office-based position located at the P.F. Chang’s Global Support Center in Scottsdale, Arizona 85255. Candidates must currently reside in the greater Phoenix area and live within a reasonable commuting distance of the office.

Bring Your PRIDE:

• Passion — We bring energy, heart, and purpose to every plate, and every guest, every time.
• Respect — We treat our Team Members and guests as we want to be treated.
• Innovation — We remain curious, aspirational, and forward-thinking.
• Discipline — We hold ourselves accountable to high standards and consistently deliver on our commitments.
• Excellence — We strive for perfection and aim higher in everything we do.

Benefits We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision and 401(K) starting on the 1st of the month following the hire date.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time: 20 days per calendar year for full-time Global Support Center team members, prorated for new hires.
• Paid Holidays: 12 company-selected holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year.
• Competitive Pay & Performance Incentives: Annual bonuses based on Company performance.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement for job related programs.
• Lucky Cat Meal Card: Preloaded meal card for use at any corporate-owned P.F. Chang’s location.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access exclusive employee discounts.
• Supportive Community: Financial assistance through the Lucky Cat Fund during hardships for qualifying team members.

Why work for us?

Because it’s more than a job. We take PRIDE in creating a heart-filled, guest-led Pan-Asian dining experience, fueled by passion for our craft, respect for our people, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Our Heritage

Whether it's an Asian design, a new twist on a classic dish, or a pair of chopsticks, we embrace our Asian heritage whenever and wherever we can. The fresh ingredients and pure cooking methods that we use every day in our kitchens have been the same since our inception in 1993. Today, we have 210+ U.S. restaurants, including airport locations, as well as 100+ international locations in more than 22 countries across the globe.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to Celebrate Life. Family. Food. We treat our team members like family, and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We love to learn and grow, to challenge and be challenged, and our ultimate goal is to do our best, no matter what we are doing. We live to serve others and strive to make our guests’ lives better through joyful hospitality!