Contract Instructional Designer

Victaulic•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

Instructional Designer – Global Learning & Development Team Job Title: Instructional Designer Department: Global Learning & Development Reports To: Instructional Design Manager (or L&D Manager) Overview: The Instructional Designer supports the design and development of global learning solutions that drive skill growth, leadership development, and organizational performance. This role partners closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), regional L&D leads, and business stakeholders to create engaging, scalable, and culturally relevant learning experiences for a global audience. Victaulic is a leader in pipe joining solutions, with over 5,500 employees involved in some of the most prestigious construction projects worldwide. From the Hoover Dam to Bird’s Nest National Olympic Stadium in Beijing, Victaulic is there—increasing stability and sustainability wherever we go. While working for a fast-growing global leader is attractive, most Victaulic employees feel our best attributes are what we do for our people. This means doing things like building from within, sticking to our word, taking care of each other, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. This blend of extraordinary opportunity and genuine caring is why so many people choose to build their lives and careers with us.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, or related field.
3–5 years of experience designing and developing training in a corporate or global environment.
Strong proficiency in learning authoring tools and LMS platforms.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Cultural awareness and experience adapting content for global audiences preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement high-quality learning experiences (e-learning, blended, and instructor-led) using sound instructional design principles and adult learning theories.
Apply models such as ADDIE and SAM to ensure efficient development cycles.
Create storyboards, scripts, facilitator guides, and participant materials.
Seeks out new methods, staying on top of industry trends, implementing new design and development methods, and techniques to provide best-in-class learning experiences.
Ensures all learning is tied to Victaulic financial and non-financial objectives.
Partner with SMEs, regional stakeholders, and global HR partners to assess learning needs and translate business goals into measurable learning objectives.
Helps stakeholders to uncover their true needs, through strong questioning skills, ensuring strong support of Victaulic employees.
Work with the Instructional Design Manager to ensure alignment with global learning strategy and brand standards.
Develop and deploy learning using authoring tools (Articulate 360, Rise, Captivate, etc.) and learning management systems (LMS).
Integrate video, animation, simulations, and gamification when appropriate.
Proactively researches, tries out, and implements new technologies, sharing with L&D leadership and team members.
Pilot and test learning programs to ensure accessibility, engagement, and impact across cultures and languages.
Measure learning effectiveness through surveys, metrics, and business outcomes, recommending improvements based on data.
Evaluate and evolve learning experiences based on data collected from measurement strategies.
Stay current with emerging trends in instructional design, learning technologies, and adult learning.
Share innovative design approaches and tools with peers on the global team.