Instructional Designer

Plexus•Neenah, WI

About The Position

The Instructional Designer develops effective, accessible, and engaging training assets and curricula using the ADDIE methodology. Working under appropriate guidance, the role applies intermediate e-learning authoring and multimedia development skills to create content and learning experiences that support learner comprehension. The position collaborates with LMS Specialists, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Global Process Owners (GPOs), and cross-functional project stakeholders to meet project goals and deadlines while continuing to build role proficiency. The role designs and develops scalable e-learning modules, virtual and in-person training materials, on-the-job training checklists, assessments, storyboards, scripts, prototypes, microlearning, and job performance support tools. It conducts basic needs analysis, maps learner groups and knowledge levels, and helps identify content gaps, translation needs, and system access requirements. It also supports project tracking, LMS deployment, training communications, evaluation, content maintenance, and change management under leader oversight. Plexus describes its culture as inclusive and values-driven, with a focus on team-member wellbeing, development, global collaboration, and impactful work. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and states an annual salary range of $59,500 to $89,300. Salary within the range depends on geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements, and skill level.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, Human Resources, Communications, Education, or a related field.
Intermediate knowledge of instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE and adult learning principles.
Intermediate and developing proficiency with e-learning authoring tools, such as Articulate 360 Suite, and development platforms.
Foundational multimedia development skills, such as graphic design and basic video or audio editing.
Exposure to Learning Management Systems (LMS) for course deployment, curriculum configuration, and standard reporting.
Strong organizational, time-management, and foundational project-management skills, including tracking deliverable deadlines.
Clear written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with SMEs, project leaders, and site teams.
Basic analytical capabilities to review post-training evaluation metrics and participant feedback.
Growth mindset and desire to develop competencies, increase independence, and adapt to evolving technologies.

Nice To Haves

Ability to translate and validate content in Spanish, Romanian, Chinese, Thai, or Malay.

Responsibilities

Apply ADDIE, adult learning principles, and brand guidelines to develop and finalize scalable e-learning modules, virtual and in-person training materials, OJT checklists, and assessment drafts.
Conduct basic needs analysis, review documentation and SOPs for content gaps, map learner groups and knowledge levels, and assist in identifying translation and system-access requirements.
Collaborate with SMEs, Global Process Owners, and Site Training Teams to gather content, capture site input, and facilitate reviews of training drafts.
Manage foundational training projects from inception through launch using project tracking tools; maintain shared workspaces, update task statuses, and follow project scope, priorities, and release timelines under leader oversight.
Configure initial training deployment in the LMS and coordinate with LMS Specialists and site coordinators to verify curriculum details, draft training matrix updates, and prepare rollout communications.
Support intake requests for LMS configurations and content updates.
Implement foundational evaluation mechanisms, collect post-course survey data, LMS assessment reports, and feedback, and support ongoing content maintenance and updates.
Maintain project documentation in shared repositories and establish shared workspaces for project documents, assets, and version control.
Create storyboards, scripts, prototypes, self-paced e-learning modules, microlearning content, and job performance support tools.
Support change-management activities, translation workflows, and communication slide updates for training releases.
Participate in recurring content reviews and update procedures when training information becomes outdated or processes change.
As proficiency grows, suggest continuous improvement ideas and process optimizations to the design team.