Instructional Designer

Helix Electric•San Diego, CA

2d•$85,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Instructional Designer designs and develops learning experiences, including instructional materials, training courses, video training, and other multimedia resources. The role works with other departments to identify employee learning needs and create learning objectives, content, activities, and materials for face-to-face and virtual instruction. It also develops assessments to measure learning and collaborates with subject matter experts across business units to align instruction with business objectives and applicable compliance requirements. The Instructional Designer conducts needs analyses, creates curricula for online, blended, and in-person learning, and translates complex technical or operational concepts into clear instructional materials. The role manages projects from conception through completion, integrates learning technologies, collaborates with stakeholders, and evaluates instructional effectiveness using feedback and performance metrics to guide improvements.

Requirements

Four-year college degree (BA or BS) or equivalent work experience.
At least 5 years of instructional design experience, with a focus on digital and blended learning solutions.
Experience in instructor-led training (ILT), virtual learning, and e-learning.
Strong skills with e-learning authoring tools, including Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Camtasia.
Proven track record of leading and executing large-scale learning projects.
Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and virtual learning platforms.
Ability to balance competing priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, collaboration platforms, and learning design programs.
Proficiency in e-learning authoring software such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or similar tools.
Knowledge of learning management systems and multimedia development software.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze training needs, identify solutions, and drive performance improvement.
Project management skills, including prioritizing tasks, managing resources, and meeting deadlines.
Adaptability and a proactive approach to learning and applying new technologies, instructional design trends, and methodologies.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct needs analyses to identify learning gaps, objectives, target audiences, and suitable instructional strategies aligned with business objectives and performance goals.
Design and develop curriculum frameworks and instructional materials for online, blended, and in-person learning.
Translate complex technical or operational concepts into clear learning materials.
Manage instructional design projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with educational goals, standards, scope, and budget.
Develop, review, and revise educational content for accuracy, relevance, and alignment with instructional goals and learning outcomes.
Use and integrate learning technologies, tools, and platforms to enhance learning and achieve instructional goals.
Collaborate with subject matter experts, trainers, and other stakeholders to ensure materials meet desired learning outcomes and follow best practices.
Design and implement assessments to evaluate instructional program effectiveness.
Use feedback and performance metrics to make data-driven improvements to instructional programs.