Learning Designer

Ford

17h

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves, and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
In This Role…
You will be responsible for creating engaging, high‑quality learning experiences that support automotive and electric vehicle manufacturing teams. This role works closely with business partners and subject matter experts to identify skill needs, design effective curriculum, and deliver instructor‑led, virtual, and digital training aligned to business goals. The Learning Designer applies modern instructional design practices, data insights, and AI‑enabled tools to improve learning effectiveness, personalize experiences, and continuously evolve programs as manufacturing technologies and processes change.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Adult Ed or a related field with 4 or more years of experience in curriculum development and learning strategy.
• Technical Expertise: Strong mastery of ID models (ADDIE, SAM), adult learning theories, and technical writing.
• Tool Proficiency: Advanced skills in e-learning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Captivate, Camtasia), Adobe Creative Cloud, and Learning Management Systems (LMS/LXP).
• Project Leadership: Proven ability to manage complex, simultaneous projects, translate business gaps into learning solutions, and align L&D metrics with organizational success.
• Communication: Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and simplify complex technical information.

Nice To Haves

• Education & Experience: Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Adult Ed or related field
• Advanced Media Production: Experience in video scripting and production (Premiere, Vyond, Synthesia, SimpleShow, guidde) and graphic design.
• Emerging Tech: Proficiency in using Generative AI for content drafting and learning analytics.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and Electric Vehicle (EV) technologies.
• Language: Fluency in a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learning Strategy & Analysis: Partner with stakeholders to identify business objectives and skill gaps within the automotive/EV sectors. Develop comprehensive learning frameworks, competency models, and career pathways aligned with industry trends.
• Curriculum Design & Development: Lead the end-to-end creation of multimodal learning experiences (ILT, e-learning, microlearning, and blended). Collaborate with SMEs to ensure technical accuracy and utilize authoring tools to build engaging, high-quality content.
• Program Management & Evaluation: Oversee the planning, budgeting, and delivery of learning initiatives. Use data dashboards and learner feedback to analyze program effectiveness and ensure continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Management & Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, communicating progress and providing data-driven recommendations. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between designers, trainers, and business leaders.
• Innovation & Mentorship: Drive a modern learning culture through social learning, gamification, and AI-enabled tools. Mentor junior team members and stay current on emerging instructional technologies and adult learning principles.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level