Instructional Designer

The Home Depot • GEORGIA - VIRTUAL - GA01, GA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home Depot's Learning Design & Development team is seeking an Instructional Designer to create simple, relevant, and effective learning experiences for associates. This role involves applying design expertise, learning science, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled tools to develop engaging learning across multiple modalities. The Instructional Designer will collaborate with business partners and subject matter experts to transform performance needs into effective learning solutions, ensuring high-quality project execution from analysis through implementation. The role also focuses on exploring new technologies, design approaches, and AI-enabled workflows to enhance efficiency, learner engagement, and learning outcomes. The Instructional Designer is responsible for ensuring associates are competent and confident to achieve business results.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Proficient knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theories
• Proficiency with software including Microsoft Office and standard eLearning development tools
• Basic knowledge of project management principles and MS Project
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• 3 years of work experience

Nice To Haves

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, HR Development, Organizational Development, I/O Psychology, or related field preferred (or equivalent Home Depot experience)
• Ability to design learner-centered experiences that are visually engaging, contextual, and immediately applicable to the work environment
• Working knowledge of multiple learning modalities including eLearning, instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, mobile, and performance support solutions
• Experience with agile learning development or the Successive Approximation Model (SAM)
• Experience using generative AI and AI-enabled tools to support learning analysis, content development, asset creation, and workflow efficiency.
• Curiosity and willingness to continuously learn emerging technologies and evolving learning practices
• Knowledge of current learning technologies, digital learning trends, and modern content creation practices.
• Proficiency using modern learning technologies, AI-enabled content development platforms, and digital learning tools (i.e., Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Creative Cloud, Copilot, Gemini, etc.)
• Experience consulting with business partners and SMEs to identify learning needs and recommend learning solutions
• Strong ability to communicate professionally, provide proper context, and tailor messages to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work independently (e.g., project revisions, solving issues as they arise)
• Familiarity with learning analytics, learner feedback, and data-driven evaluation methods

Responsibilities

• Design and develop learning solutions, including eLearning, instructor-led training, distance learning, blended learning, etc.
• Collaborate with Learning Strategy Senior Managers and subject matter experts during the analysis phase and throughout the project.
• Work with standard development tools and software (Articulate Storyline/Rise, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Communicate with project team members and effectively manage projects.
• Work on creative and innovative ways to develop associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED