Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in instructional design
• Experience in veterinary or healthcare setting a plus
• Experience working in both corporate and field operations environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to design and develop digital, virtual, and instructor-led learning experiences
• Direct experience authoring and updating SCORM Files with Articulate Storyline and Rise (experience with VYOND, Photoshop, and other creation tools a plus!)
• Use and management of Learning Management Systems, including uploading, managing, and maintenance of SCORM Files and learning pathways
• Extensive knowledge of adult learning theory and current approaches to online learning, including but not limited to web conferencing, social learning/networking, and mobile learning, etc.
• Advanced use of Google Suite, Visio, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop, Canva, and Articulate platforms
• Advanced use of video and sound capture and editing software using Articulate Replay or other related tools.

Responsibilities

• Utilize best practices in learning development and evaluation to develop effective learning solutions in a variety of modalities – ensuring alignment to strategy, learning objectives, and a sustainable learning approach
• Create and improve existing content structure – making it easier for learners to absorb and retain information
• Develop innovative approaches that incorporate industry trends, including but not limited to: scenario based learning, experiential learning, gamification, video interactions, AI course development, etc.
• Ensure that digital courses are accessible and inclusive, meeting the needs of diverse learner populations
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to transform complex information into accessible, quality learning content – guaranteeing that all learning content is technically correct and appropriate for the audience
• Manage multiple projects, multiple stakeholders, and competing priorities simultaneously – employing effective project management skills to ensure successful and timely delivery of all work products
• Utilize a systematic instructional design methodology to analyze, design, develop, and evaluate quality training materials and courses – streamlining the development process to ensure consistency across materials
• Conduct detailed needs analysis, task analysis, learner analysis, and performance gap analysis to determine appropriate instructional design strategies
• Perform the entire instructional design process following the needed instructional design models/methodologies, including Addie, SAM, ISD, Scaffold, Backwards Design, etc.
• Design training evaluations, knowledge checks, and performance assessments that align with course learning objectives and provide meaningful feedback to the learner
• Support LMS administration including using analytics from the LMS to evaluate learning effectiveness and identify areas of improvement
• Working knowledge of graphic design theory with an eye for the end-user experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Facilitation experience preferred, but not required
• Experience in a small, start-up based culture beneficial