Instructional Designer

Subsea Craft•Portsmouth, NH

9d•$40,000 - $50,000

About The Position

We’re seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to join our growing Education and Training team. This is a unique opportunity to shape high-impact learning experiences that enable our customers to safely and effectively operate and maintain advanced maritime systems, while also supporting the development and capability growth of our internal teams. This role is ideal for a full-stack instructional designer who can take ownership of the entire training lifecycle - from identifying performance needs through to designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating effective training solutions in a highly technical environment.

Requirements

A degree (or equivalent experience) in Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.
5+ years’ experience in instructional design, with demonstrable experience managing the end-to-end training lifecycle (analysis through evaluation).
Strong expertise in instructional design methodologies (e.g. ADDIE, SAM, or other Systems Approach to Training) and adult learning and assessment principles, with the ability to apply these in technical environments.
Proven ability to conduct Training Needs Analysis and task-based design, ensuring training solutions are aligned to job performance requirements.
Proficiency in industry-standard tools, such as: Articulate Storyline and Rise Adobe Creative Suite Video editing tools (e.g. Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro) Animation tools (e.g. After Effects, Motion)
Experience managing and administering Learning Management Systems (LMS), including content deployment, learner management, and reporting.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage, challenge, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including highly technical SMEs.
Excellent project and time management skills, with experience delivering high-quality outputs in fast-paced, multi-project environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a performance-focused approach to learning design.
A genuine passion for learning and a commitment to continuous improvement in training design, delivery, and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Manage the full training development lifecycle, from Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and task analysis through to design, development, implementation, and evaluation, with a primary focus on product maintenance training, as well as operator and internal capability development.
Conduct performance and task-based analysis to ensure training solutions are aligned to real-world operational requirements and business outcomes.
Collaborate closely with engineers, product teams, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to translate complex technical information into clear, structured, and engaging learning experiences.
Design and develop high-quality learning solutions across multiple modalities, including: Instructor-Led Training (ILT) Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) eLearning Video and multimedia content
Ensure all learning solutions are instructionally sound, applying established methodologies such as ADDIE (or equivalent Systems Approach to Training) and adult learning principles.
Maintain and continuously improve existing training content to ensure technical accuracy, relevance, and alignment with product updates and technical documentation.
Manage and optimise processes within the Learning Management System (LMS), supporting both internal and external stakeholders with engaging, accessible, and well structured learning journeys.
Evaluate training effectiveness using data, analytics and feedback as well as implement continuous improvements to enhance learning impact and operational performance.
Support the delivery and evolution of training across our three core pillars: Online, Instructor-led, and Blended Learning.

Benefits

Pension Contribution – Pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice.
Annual Bonus Scheme – Eligibility to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus scheme, linked to individual and company performance.
Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.
Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.
Wellbeing Day – An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.
Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.
Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work–life balance.
Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.