Instructional Designer
STIHL•Virginia Beach, VA
•$68,000 - $84,000
About The Position
The Instructional Designer is responsible for creating high-impact learning experiences that support STIHL’s commercial teams and reinforce our values of integrity, quality, and commitment to excellence. This role combines creative thinking with strategic execution to design instructional materials that are as rugged and refined as the STIHL products themselves. You’ll collaborate closely with subject matter experts, trainers, and other stakeholders to craft engaging training content for diverse audiences, from sales and service professionals to retail partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communication, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in instructional design or corporate learning roles
- Experience working within commercial, retail, or technical training environments
- Adaptability and creativity in solving learning challenges
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with a knack for simplifying complex topics
Nice To Haves
- Certification in instructional design or learning development (ATD, CPLP, etc.) is a plus
- Familiarity with STIHL’s industry or product categories is highly desirable
Responsibilities
- Design and develop instructional content (eLearning, instructor-led training, videos, job aids, etc.) tailored to commercial team needs
- Align learning solutions with business goals and STIHL’s customer-first approach
- Apply adult learning theories to enhance retention, engagement, and skill development
- Lead needs assessments and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect input and feedback
- Maintain brand tone and personality across all learning materials
- All other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and eligible family members
- Company-paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability
- A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years
- A 401(k) with generous employer match
- Paid time off
- 11 Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
