Sr Instructional Designer

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to design and develop engaging learning materials for a corporate audience.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts, trainers, and stakeholders to create content aligned with adult learning principles and objectives. The role focuses on creating e-learning courses, instructor-led materials, job aids, and assessments, using tools like Articulate 360, Camtasia, and Workday Learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 3+ years of instructional design and e-learning development for adult learners in a corporate setting.
• Proven knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to craft curriculum through storytelling with real-life or fictional scenarios.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outputs.
• Solid problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Familiarity with LMS (Workday preferred) and learning technologies.
• Experience with assessment and evaluation methodologies for learning effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SMEs to analyze learning needs and craft objectives.
• Design and develop e-learning modules, instructor-led materials, job aids, and assessments.
• Apply instructional design theory to create engaging learning experiences.
• Create multimedia content using Articulate 360, Camtasia, and related tools.
• Incorporate graphics, audio, and video to enhance materials.
• Perform quality assurance to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness through assessments and feedback.
• Revise materials to keep content current and relevant.
• Stay updated on instructional design trends and best practices.

Skills

Instructional design

E-learning development

Adult learning theory

Communication skills

Storytelling / case studies

Project management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

LMS (Workday)

Assessment & evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, HR, Education, Business or related

Tools

Articulate 360

Camtasia

Workday Learning

Synthesia

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Job Details:Job Purpose/Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Instructional Designer to join our team. As an Instructional Designer, you will be responsible for designing and developing engaging and effective learning materials for our organization. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, trainers, and other stakeholders to create instructional content that meets the needs of our learners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and e-learning development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to analyze learning needs and develop learning objectives.
• Design and develop instructional materials, including e-learning courses, instructor-led training materials, job aids, and assessments.
• Apply instructional design principles and adult learning theory to create engaging and interactive learning experiences.
• Utilize industry-standard tools such as Articulate 360 (Rise & Storyline), Workday Learning, Camtasia, and Synthesia to develop e-learning modules and multimedia content.
• Incorporate multimedia elements, such as graphics, audio, and video, to enhance learning materials.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to instructional design standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning materials through assessments and feedback from learners and stakeholders.
• Revise and update existing learning materials to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in instructional design and e-learning development.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, HR, Education, Business or a related field.
• 3+ years proven experience in instructional design and e-learning development for adult learners in a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build curriculum through storytelling by incorporating case studies, real-life examples or fictional scenarios.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS, ideally Workday) and learning technologies.
• Familiarity with assessment and evaluation methodologies for learning effectiveness.

Preferred Skills

• 5+ years proven experience in instructional design and e-learning development for adult learners in a corporate environment.
• Experience with industry-standard tools such as Articulate 360 (Rise & Storyline), Workday Learning, Camtasia, and Synthesia.
• Knowledge of graphic design principles and experience using graphic design tools, such as Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience using ChatGPT and other similar tools to support research and writing as it relates to instructional design.
• Familiarity with virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies for learning.
• Experience with gamification techniques and game-based learning.
• Familiarity with project methodologies, such as Agile and ADDIE.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgement when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift:1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.