Instructional Designer

Stanley Martin Homes•Reston, VA

2d•$84,100 - $93,200

About The Position

The Instructional Designer designs, develops, and evaluates learning experiences that build team member capability, support professional growth, and strengthen performance across Stanley Martin Homes. The role establishes learning objectives and transforms subject matter expertise and business content into practical, accessible, and impactful learning solutions across a variety of formats and technologies. The position plans and analyzes learning needs and materials, develops role-specific content across multiple learning modalities, evaluates program effectiveness, and builds and maintains learning experiences in the LMS, SharePoint, and other platforms. It also supports LMS administration and continuous improvement, uses AI to enhance learning development and promote responsible AI use, stays current with industry trends, and manages multiple time-sensitive projects. The role requires travel willingness and adherence to company safety standards, mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
Willingness to travel.
Ability to leverage AI to develop new and enhance existing instructional content.
Ability to support the effective and responsible adoption of AI across the organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong instructional writing, curriculum development, and storyboarding skills.
Demonstrated ability to design and develop effective learning solutions using adult learning principles across multiple learning modalities.
Proficiency with learning development and multimedia tools, including PowerPoint, Articulate 360, and Canva.
Experience administering an LMS, including courses, users, reporting, and maintenance (for example, Zensai/Learn365).
Experience managing SharePoint sites and digital learning experiences.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
At least 3 years of related instructional design and curriculum development experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze content, target audiences, job tasks, and learner environments to identify instructional strategies and define learner outcomes.
Gather and analyze input from subject matter experts to develop and modify instructional materials.
Design accessible learning solutions using adult learning principles and the ADDIE model to strengthen engagement, retention, application, and performance.
Develop role-specific learning content in instructor-led, virtual, blended, e-learning, on-the-job, discussion-based, simulation, role-play, game-based, and video formats.
Evaluate learning program and content effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback.
Build and maintain learning experiences across the LMS, SharePoint, and other learning platforms, keeping content current, accessible, engaging, and easy to use.
Leverage AI in the design and development process to enhance learning content, improve efficiency, and support innovative learning experiences while promoting effective and responsible AI use.
Support LMS administration and continuous improvement, including courses, content, user needs, reporting, and system maintenance.
Maintain knowledge of current and emerging learning and development trends and technologies.
Manage multiple time-sensitive projects to ensure on-time delivery.
Complete other duties assigned by the manager.
Represent the company professionally in internal and external interactions and communications.
Adhere to safety standards and help promote a safe working environment.
Adhere to and promote Stanley Martin’s mission, vision, and values.

Benefits

Competitively priced health care options through Aetna, MetLife, and EyeMed.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, basic life insurance, and AD&D insurance; employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options are also available.
401(k) with up to a $5,000 employer match.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Three weeks of paid parental leave.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care.
Twelve weeks of paid maternity leave through the Short-Term Disability Plan.
Wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through the Employee Assistance Program.
Tuition and certification reimbursement.
15 vacation days, increasing with tenure, and 6 days of paid sick leave.
No-cost coverage for identity theft or travel mishaps.
Discounts on Stanley Martin homes and partner mortgage, title, and Verizon cell phone services.
Early paycheck access through Dayforce Wallet.
Giving Back Program support for local charities, including up to a $250 match and 8 hours of leave.