Instructional Designer

PSS Industrial Group•Houston, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

PSS Industrial is seeking an Instructional Designer to develop and deliver engaging training programs. This role involves conducting needs assessments, designing various training formats (instructor-led, virtual, e-learning, blended), and creating comprehensive learning materials. The Instructional Designer will collaborate with subject-matter experts, apply adult-learning principles, and ensure training materials meet company standards. Responsibilities also include managing projects, maintaining records, and supporting instructors. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, training and development, communications, human resources, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
Three or more years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, corporate training, or a related field.
Knowledge of adult-learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
Experience developing instructor-led, virtual, e-learning, and blended learning programs.
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills.
Ability to organize complex information into clear and engaging learning content.
Strong project-management, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with subject-matter experts, employees, and leadership.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience using e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Rise, Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or similar platforms.
Experience working with a learning management system.
Experience creating videos, graphics, simulations, or interactive training content.
Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices for digital learning.
Experience developing technical, operational, safety, or compliance-related training.
Professional certification in instructional design, training, or talent development.
Military instructor experience, completion of an instructor training program, or Master Training Specialist certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct training needs assessments and identify performance or knowledge gaps.
Design and develop instructor-led, virtual, e-learning, and blended training programs.
Create course outlines, lesson plans, facilitator guides, participant materials, presentations, job aids, assessments, and other learning resources.
Partner with subject-matter experts to gather, organize, and validate course content.
Apply adult-learning principles and instructional design models, such as ADDIE, throughout the development process.
Develop storyboards, scripts, simulations, exercises, and interactive learning activities.
Create assessments and evaluation tools to measure knowledge retention, learner engagement, and training effectiveness.
Review and update existing training materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with current policies and procedures.
Manage multiple training projects while meeting established deadlines.
Maintain organized records of course content, revisions, and approvals.
Upload and manage training materials within the learning management system.
Monitor course participation, completion, and evaluation results.
Recommend improvements based on participant feedback and performance data.
Ensure training materials meet Company branding, quality, and accessibility standards.
Provide support to instructors and facilitators during the implementation of new training programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.