CONTENT CREATOR/INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Remote

About The Position

This position is responsible for the end-to-end design, development, and
maintenance of engaging learning activities that drive employee performance and
growth. This role combines skills in instructional design and creative
multimedia production to transform complex information into clear, high impact
learning experiences across various mediums (eLearning/computer-based,
instructor-led, print/digital, and video). Conducts design reviews and
evaluations to ensure learning experiences meet learning needs and follow
accessibility & ADOT branding standards. This position requires simultaneously
managing multiple complex projects and stakeholder communication throughout the
stages of the project design and development.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon
the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance
measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees
flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and
commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program
and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling
spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona
unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: • Visual and Instructional Design principles and best practices • Adult learning theories, needs analysis and evaluation methods • Criteria used to assess the quality and relevance of instructional content to achieve desired outcomes • Instructional methods and techniques • Accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG, ADA)
• Skill in: • Use of industry recognized design software (i.e. Articulate 360, Storyline, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Premier, Photoshop, Illustrator, Google Suite, etc.) • Align delivery options and media for training and/or learning events • Project management, organization, and time management • Strong written and verbal communication, customer service, and team building • Elicit information from subject matter experts to support and/or enhance learning
• Ability to: • Design and develop high-quality learning experiences, visual media and learning resources (i.e. learning guides, activities, job aids, assessments and visual aids) • Communicate and collaborate effectively with customers and stakeholders • Draft visual representations of learning solutions (ie. storyboards, outlines, and infographics) • Self-motivate, be flexible, creative and solve problems

Nice To Haves

• Visual and/or instructional design software experience (Adobe Creative Cloud, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop, and/or Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-impact, visually appealing and engaging learning experiences, visual assets and learning resources that achieve desired learning outcomes.
• Translate technical or complex concepts/ideas into clear, actionable and measurable learning paths by applying adult learning, instructional and visual design principles and methods.
• Collaborate with leadership, stakeholders and subject matter experts to gather content. Continuously improve existing learning materials using performance data, course evaluations, and learner feedback to ensure desired learning outcomes.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees