Instructional Designer

INHABIT IQ•Knoxville, TN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Instructional Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate creates effective learning solutions that support Client onboarding and address performance gaps by applying sound instructional design principles. They collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to analyze needs, design and develop instructional materials, and deliver content across multiple formats, including instructor led, virtual, web based, and blended learning. Through careful evaluation and continuous improvement, they ensure training materials are accurate, engaging, and aligned with business goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field
3+ years of experience in instructional design, eLearning development, or corporate training
Strong understanding of instructional systems design methodologies and adult learning theory
Experience developing instructor led, virtual, and blended learning solutions
Experience creating training solutions for software products, SaaS platforms, or technology organizations
Knowledge of learning management systems (LMS) and learning analytics platforms
Experience developing train the trainer programs and curriculum frameworks
Proficiency with Articulate Storyline, Rise, or similar instructional design and eLearning authoring tools
Strong research, analytical, and problem solving skills
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Experience collaborating with subject matter experts and cross functional stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience coaching or mentoring others
Familiarity with audio/video formats, multimedia production, and digital learning technologies

Responsibilities

Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts to analyze business needs, identify performance gaps, and define learning objectives
Participate in discovery sessions, interviews, and needs assessments to determine appropriate learning solutions
Design and develop instructional materials for instructor led, virtual, eLearning, and blended learning programs
Create learning deliverables including design documents, storyboards, prototypes, facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, and assessments
Collaborate with technical and business subject matter experts to capture and translate complex information into engaging learning experiences
Apply adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and performance improvement strategies to all learning solutions
Develop and maintain instructional design templates, standards, style guides, and documentation to support consistency and scalability
Design curriculum structures and learning pathways that support onboarding, product adoption, and ongoing development
Utilize instructional design tools and technologies to create interactive and engaging learning experiences
Ensure training content remains current by updating materials to align with product releases, process changes, and business priorities
Implement measurement and evaluation strategies to assess learning effectiveness, knowledge transfer, and business impact
Analyze learner feedback and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization
Support pilot programs, train the trainer initiatives, and rollout activities for new learning solutions
Provide project planning input, including effort estimates, timelines, and resource requirements for learning initiatives
Maintain high quality standards and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule