Lead Instructional Designer

Alliant Credit Union • Chicago, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for owning and architecting enterprise learning programs end-to-end. The Lead Instructional Designer will deliver cohesive multi-modal learning ecosystems, including eLearning, Instructor-Led Training (ILT)/Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT), video, guides, job aids, and performance support. A key aspect of the role involves leveraging AI to accelerate development and improve learner engagement. The position requires establishing and applying scalable learning design standards, designing for application and measurable behavior change, and leading discovery and stakeholder decisions with SMEs and HRBPs. The role also involves creating enterprise learning strategies and structured pathways aligned with organizational priorities, embedding change and adoption principles into program design, ensuring governance and findability in the LMS, and staying current on learning technologies.

Requirements

• Minimum - High School or Equivalent
• Minimum - 8 Years Instructional design, learning experience design, talent development or related

Nice To Haves

• Preferred - 4 Year Bachelors Degree in Business or Related

Responsibilities

• Own and architect enterprise learning programs end-to-end, delivering cohesive multi‑modal ecosystems (eLearning, ILT/VILT, video, guides, job aids, and performance support) and leveraging AI to accelerate development and improve learner engagement
• Establish and apply scalable learning design standards (templates, brand guidelines, modality choices, QA checks) grounded in adult learning theory and instructional design best practices; use AI-enabled workflows responsibly to increase speed, consistency, and quality
• Design for application and measurable behavior change by creating assessments, practice activities, and job‑embedded tools; define success measures, build dashboards, track participation and effectiveness, and use insights to iterate
• Lead discovery and stakeholder decisions with SMEs, HRBPs, and HR COEs to clarify outcomes, diagnose needs, define requirements/constraints, and translate expertise into scalable learning solutions (driving alignment and tradeoffs, not just gathering inputs).
• Create enterprise learning strategies and structured pathways aligned with organizational priorities, including competency and skills-based programs, progression models, and role‑based learning journeys that support workforce agility
• Embed change and adoption principles into program design by partnering with HR COEs and business leaders to integrate reinforcement plans, leader/manager enablement, communications hooks, and sustainment mechanisms that increase transfer to the job
• Ensure governance and findability in the LMS by curating experience flows, maintaining quality standards, and coordinating updates with designated partners, while staying focused on program outcomes and continuous improvement
• Stay current on learning, analytics, and emerging technologies (including AI) to recommend improvements, pilot innovations, and scale what works across the team

Benefits

• health care
• vision
• dental
• 401k with employer match
• Annual performance bonus
• Work from home up to 3 days a week
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs
• Time off including paid personal and sick days
• 11 paid holidays
• Education reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED