Instructional Systems Designer

GP Strategies • Warren, MI

3h

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Instructional Designer to support training in a fast-paced, safety-critical automotive environment. This role blends instructional design, LMS administration, content development, and learning analytics, with a strong focus on execution. This is an execution-focused design role for someone who can rapidly translate evolving business needs into effective, learner-centered experiences. The ideal candidate is comfortable designing within ambiguity, iterating quickly, and working directly with stakeholders to build and refine training in real time. You will play a key role in designing, updating, and deploying training that supports process-driven, SOP-heavy operations, while ensuring learning solutions are clear, engaging, and aligned to real-world application.

Requirements

• Experience in Instructional Design, Learning & Development, or a related field
• Hands-on experience developing eLearning using Articulate Rise
• Experience designing assessments aligned to learning objectives
• Experience working with an LMS (Cornerstone preferred)
• Ability to translate technical or complex content into clear, learner-friendly training
• Experience analyzing and communicating learning data and outcomes
• Strong organizational and execution skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to manage rapid iteration, shifting priorities, and compressed timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Background in technical or SOP-driven training environments
• Experience in automotive or engineering
• Technical writing experience
• Experience maintaining and improving existing curriculum vs. building net new
• Familiarity with safety-critical training environments

Responsibilities

• Design and develop effective learning experiences for Vehicle Testing operations, focused on clarity, retention, and real-world application
• Translate technical, SOP-driven content into structured, learner-friendly training materials
• Build and update eLearning in Articulate Rise, incorporating interactions, visuals, and engagement strategies
• Apply instructional design principles (e.g., chunking, reinforcement, assessment alignment) to improve training effectiveness
• Rapidly revise and iterate training content based on changing processes, feedback, and operational needs
• Design and develop quizzes, assessments, and answer keys aligned to learning objectives
• Ensure assessments accurately measure knowledge transfer and operational readiness
• Continuously refine learning materials based on performance data and feedback
• Administer and maintain training content within Cornerstone LMS, including uploads and configuration
• Manage end-to-end learning deployment, from content creation to LMS publishing
• Ensure training is accessible, organized, and properly tracked within the LMS
• Pull and analyze LMS data (completions, learner progress, performance metrics)
• Translate data into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders
• Support recurring reporting cadences, including weekly and twice-weekly updates
• Use data to inform continuous improvement of training effectiveness
• Support the broader training lifecycle, including documentation, file management, and coordination
• Partner with stakeholders to identify learning needs and deliver solutions under tight timelines
• Operate effectively in a high-visibility, agile environment with shifting priorities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed