Senior Instructional Designer

Job Summary:

 Partners with the Learning Experience Design lead, to prototype and develop the instructor led (ILT),

vILT and Web based (WBT) learning experience and then guides or designs the development of the

learning components

 Ensures that learning experience components are developed per the ILT, vILT and WBT instructional

development process, quality, effort budget, timeline, and durability standards while fostering an

iterative, Design Thinking approach to learning development components

 Provides the day-to-day direction of multiple learning experience components – specifically those

with small-to-medium scope, moderate budget, and complexity - required to achieve business

outcome

 Depending on the scope and size of the learning experience, may be required to provide limited

hands-on development of learning components

 Is supported by the Manager to track, report progress, and ensure completion per the agreed-upon

schedule and within budget

 Manages a team of 1-4 (on average) Instructional Designers, internal/external Subject Matter

Experts (SMEs)

 May provide learning component development expertise to the Manager for estimating effort (cost

or output hours), the iterative component development approach and timeline, and the resource

plan and schedule

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

 Knowledge of advanced instructional design techniques and topics, adult learning theory, and web-

based development tools

 Strong understanding of and familiarity with Design Thinking (also known as Human-Centered

Design) and Agile Learning Development

 Strong written communication skills - working knowledge of editorial requirements– grammar and

instructional design of materials; attention to detail to ensure quality

 Strong oral communication skills - ability to facilitate client SMEs and sponsor discussions to set

expectations and ensure appropriate involvement

 Must be skilled in several instructional approaches (web-based, instructor-led, or virtual instructor-

led, and blended training)

 Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

 Ability to plan and estimate tasks; knowledge of project management tools including work planning

and resource scheduling

 Advanced knowledge of issue identification and problem-solving tools.