Instructional Designer, Learning and Development

Great Day Improvements: A Family of Brands•Twinsburg, OH

1d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Great Day Improvements is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Instructional Designer to join its growing Learning & Development team. This newly created position focuses on designing and developing eLearning courses, interactive simulations, videos, and performance support materials that enhance employee development and support measurable business results. The role partners with business leaders, subject matter experts, and training teams across the company’s brands to develop learning solutions for sales, operations, and other business functions. The position is hybrid, with approximately two days per week onsite at the Enterprise Campus in Twinsburg, Ohio, which is strongly preferred. Highly qualified remote candidates may also be considered. Fully remote employees should expect occasional travel to the Cleveland, Ohio area for team meetings and collaboration, typically quarterly; travel is estimated at up to 10%. The compensation range is $70,000–$80,000 in base salary, with the final amount determined by factors including education, experience, skills, abilities, and market data. Candidates must provide work samples demonstrating instructional design and eLearning development experience as part of the hiring process.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of relevant experience in instructional design and eLearning development.
Hands-on experience with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate, or similar platforms.
Experience working with Learning Management Systems, including course publishing, testing, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of SCORM/xAPI publishing standards.
Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE or SAM.
Experience developing engaging learning content, including interactive courses, simulations, videos, and assessments.
Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
Excellent written communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Provide work samples demonstrating instructional design and eLearning development experience as part of the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing technical or systems training, including CRM/ERP implementations, software rollouts, or business process improvements.
Experience designing training for sales, call centers, manufacturing, field operations, or skilled-trades audiences.
Familiarity with software simulation, screen capture, and video development tools such as Camtasia, Snagit, or Vyond.
Experience with learning analytics, Learning Record Stores (LRS), or evaluating training effectiveness.
Familiarity with digital adoption platforms such as WalkMe or Whatfix.
ATD certification (APTD/CPTD) or similar professional credentials.
Experience using generative AI tools to support instructional design and content development.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement eLearning courses, interactive simulations, videos, and blended learning experiences.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and business leaders to identify training needs and develop learning solutions.
Create instructional materials, storyboards, assessments, job aids, and other performance support resources.
Develop learning experiences for employee onboarding, professional development, and operational performance.
Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to create effective, measurable learning experiences.
Develop and maintain training content for business processes, systems, and organizational initiatives.
Build, publish, test, and troubleshoot courses within the Learning Management System.
Ensure learning materials are accurate, engaging, accessible, and consistent with company standards.
Evaluate training effectiveness using learner feedback, assessments, and learning analytics.
Manage multiple instructional design projects, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder feedback.
Explore emerging learning technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to enhance content development and the learner experience.