Instructional Designer I (On-site)

Applied Medical•Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

33d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Designer at Applied Medical will work on-site in our Rancho Santa Margarita headquarters and play a key role in creating innovative learning experiences that empower team members and support organizational goals. This position is part of the Applied Learning team, which designs and delivers impactful training programs that drive professional growth and business success. Leveraging expertise in instructional design, adult learning theory, and modern training technologies, the Instructional Designer collaborates with subject matter experts to develop engaging, interactive learning solutions across multiple modalities.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, communications, or a related field.
Demonstrate two to four years of experience in eLearning or classroom training development.
Apply strong critical thinking skills and the ability to ask insightful questions to gather information effectively.
Exhibit excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
Show strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously with exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
Provide outstanding customer service and thrive as an enthusiastic team player.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Articulate Suite, including Storyline and Rise, for creating interactive eLearning content.
Ability to design and edit multimedia assets using Adobe Creative Cloud.
Skill in producing and editing instructional videos with Camtasia.
Knowledge of audio editing tools such as Audacity.
Capability to develop animated training videos using tools such as Vyond.
Adept at utilizing artificial intelligence tools to streamline efficiency and prepare creative solutions.

Responsibilities

Analyze business needs and apply learning frameworks to create clear objectives and project plans aligned with organizational goals.
Design and develop interactive learning solutions using instructional design models such as ADDIE and SAM, incorporating adult learning principles and varied training modalities.
Integrate technology and multimedia tools to produce visually engaging and effective deliverables, including eLearning modules, videos, and classroom materials.
Manage multiple projects with strong time management and attention to detail to ensure timely delivery of training programs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to gather content, validate accuracy, and ensure alignment with business requirements.
Support continuous improvement of training processes and programs.