Instructional Designer Learning & Development
Job Title: Instructional Designer Learning & Development
Location: Atlanta, GA, 30308 (Hybrid: 3x/Week)
Contract: 12+ Months. Long-term.
Industry: Rail Transportation.
***Notes: This is currently a hybrid, three days a week, and will have flexibility to work remotely based on projects.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Instructional Designer to support the development and implementation of learning strategies that align with our company s cultural transformation and drive business outcomes. This role will design, develop, and deliver engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences across all organizational levels. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in instructional design, curriculum development, and stakeholder engagement, with a passion for fostering continuous learning and leadership development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement learning strategies that support organizational transformation and business goals.
- Conduct thorough needs analyses to identify learning objectives and target audience needs.
- Develop engaging instructional materials in alignment with adult learning principles and instructional design theory.
- Create a variety of learning solutions including eLearning, instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (vILT), videos, and blended learning.
- Lead train-the-trainer sessions to prepare facilitators for successful program delivery.
- Design assessment tools to measure training effectiveness and continuously improve learning outcomes.
- Develop leadership curricula informed by current research, industry benchmarks, and organizational assessments.
- Apply agile learning design methodologies to ensure timely, high-quality content development.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define learning needs, manage expectations, and ensure timely delivery of learning solutions.
- Serve as the lead instructional designer on projects, coordinating with subject matter experts (SMEs), graphic designers, and other team members.
- Deliver high-quality training assets using a variety of authoring tools and media formats.
- Provide ongoing evaluation and iteration of learning solutions based on learner feedback and business results.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Adult Learning, Communications, or related field (Master s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years experience in instructional design and learning program development.
- Proven ability to apply instructional design models and adult learning theory.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Certification in personality assessments (e.g., DISC, HBDI, MBTI) is a plus.
- Familiarity with LMS and LXP platforms.
- Experience with SuccessFactors or other HRIS systems preferred.
Skills Required:
- Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and instructional design tools such as:
- Articulate RISE & Storyline
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
- Video and audio editing software
- Digital product design tools
- Strong attention to detail and a creative approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to analyze data and provide feedback to iterate and improve learning experiences.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Job Title: Instructional Designer Learning & Development
Location: Atlanta, GA, 30308 (Hybrid: 3x/Week)
Contract: 12+ Months. Long-term.
Industry: Rail Transportation.
***Notes: This is currently a hybrid, three days a week, and will have flexibility to work remotely based on projects.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Instructional Designer to support the development and implementation of learning strategies that align with our company s cultural transformation and drive business outcomes. This role will design, develop, and deliver engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences across all organizational levels. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in instructional design, curriculum development, and stakeholder engagement, with a passion for fostering continuous learning and leadership development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement learning strategies that support organizational transformation and business goals.
- Conduct thorough needs analyses to identify learning objectives and target audience needs.
- Develop engaging instructional materials in alignment with adult learning principles and instructional design theory.
- Create a variety of learning solutions including eLearning, instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (vILT), videos, and blended learning.
- Lead train-the-trainer sessions to prepare facilitators for successful program delivery.
- Design assessment tools to measure training effectiveness and continuously improve learning outcomes.
- Develop leadership curricula informed by current research, industry benchmarks, and organizational assessments.
- Apply agile learning design methodologies to ensure timely, high-quality content development.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define learning needs, manage expectations, and ensure timely delivery of learning solutions.
- Serve as the lead instructional designer on projects, coordinating with subject matter experts (SMEs), graphic designers, and other team members.
- Deliver high-quality training assets using a variety of authoring tools and media formats.
- Provide ongoing evaluation and iteration of learning solutions based on learner feedback and business results.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Adult Learning, Communications, or related field (Master s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years experience in instructional design and learning program development.
- Proven ability to apply instructional design models and adult learning theory.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Certification in personality assessments (e.g., DISC, HBDI, MBTI) is a plus.
- Familiarity with LMS and LXP platforms.
- Experience with SuccessFactors or other HRIS systems preferred.
Skills Required:
- Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and instructional design tools such as:
- Articulate RISE & Storyline
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
- Video and audio editing software
- Digital product design tools
- Strong attention to detail and a creative approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to analyze data and provide feedback to iterate and improve learning experiences.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment.