Instructional Designer

IDEXX

2d•$77,000 - $89,000•Remote

About The Position

As an Instructional Designer at IDEXX, you will design, develop, and deliver instructionally sound learning resources to aid the development of Global Reference Lab employee knowledge, skills, and competencies. This is a full-time virtual/remote position with excellent day-one benefits. IDEXX reference laboratories is a global network united by a shared commitment to enhancing pet care where the true strength in our name is the people behind it, including this role. Our reference laboratories make it possible for our customers to discover more with our unrelenting commitment to innovation, personalized support, guidance, and expertise, while providing the most complete and advanced menu of diagnostic tests along with technology and tools. The focus on enhancing the lives of people and pets, starts with our own employees and empowering them to achieve their goals, focusing on continuous improvement, and supporting the strong collaboration and inclusiveness that exist in our teams.

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience as an Instructional Designer.
A functional understanding of user-centric design and learning tools and technologies such as Articulate Studio/Storyline, Camtasia, and/or Adobe Creative Cloud.
An understanding of adult learning theories and learning experience design best practices, Design Thinking and Agile development process with demonstrated experience applying this knowledge.
Experience using an LMS and knowledge of eLearning technical standards (SCORM, AICC, xAPI).
Demonstrated experience integrating AI tools into the instructional design process, from rapid prototyping and content drafting to assessment creation and multimedia production.
Experience in multi-media development of image, video, and audio to create graphics, motion graphics and other visual assets.
Experience designing for blended and virtual learning.
Strong Project Management skills and experience.
Ability to work virtually full time.

Nice To Haves

A Certification in Instructional Design or Degree in ID is preferred.
Experience in designing and developing learning programs for leaders is a preferred skillset for this role.

Responsibilities

Design and develop learning solutions using a balanced combination of media (text, graphics, animation, audio, and video) to maximize engagement and successfully transfer instructional messages.
Focus on both content (ID approach) and user experience (UX approach) to deliver creative and innovative training solutions.
Design and develop cutting edge learning experiences that meet learner needs and are scalable to accommodate different geographies, languages, environments, and audiences.
Utilize project management methodologies to track program deliverables, identify and resolve barriers, meet requirements, and ensure program milestones and timelines are met.
Manage instructional design projects, including project plans, RACI charts, milestones, team involvement, and communication plans as needed.
Participate in the development of new programs; engage with internal stakeholders and customers to scope new learning opportunities for the line of business, and collaborate and develop internal and external partnerships that support world class training solutions at IDEXX.

Benefits

Annual salary targeting $77, 000 - 89,000, depending on experience and geographic location.
Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration
Health / Dental / Vision benefits from day one
5% matching 401k
On-the-job training and career advancement opportunities
Financial support
Pet insurance
Mental health resources
Volunteer paid days off
Employee stock program
Foundation donation matching