Remote Instructional Designer & Training Specialist

Jobgether•Prior Lake, MN

2d•Remote

About The Position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Remote Instructional Designer & Training Specialist. In this role, you will design and create engaging learning programs that significantly contribute to the global growth of a leading technology ecosystem. You will collaborate with various experts to produce effective training solutions for external partners, including retailers and strategic partners. Your work will foster meaningful learning experiences across a fast-paced technology environment, ensuring alignment with innovative go-to-market strategies. This remote opportunity comes with the added requirement of occasional travel, making it essential for you to thrive in dynamic settings.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in developing creative digital content materials and planning employee training programs.
A background in retail, computing, mobile, or other product-based OEMs is highly desired, with a specific line of sight to Go-to-Market strategies and product training.
Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS), content management systems, and virtual facilitation tools like Google Meet, WebEx, or Zoom.
Expert proficiency with e-Learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and/or Adobe Captivate.
Instructional design experience supporting retail/sales, including e-learning and rapid design principles; or combined work experience and education.
Proficiency in leveraging Generative AI tools (e.g., Gemini, Google Vids) to accelerate content creation and streamline workflows.
Demonstrated experience with instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM), adult learning principles, and rapid design principles for retail/sales environments.
Mastery of Google Workspace applications and Microsoft Office products.
Proficiency with Adobe Design Premium and ability to build graphics and execute video development.
Strong team orientation with a dedication to the success of team objectives and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

End-to-End Content Creation: Develop, write, and coordinate diverse learning materials, ranging from executive-level slide presentations to comprehensive online curriculum and rapid video content.
Strategic Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) to determine content development needs and translate technical details into digestible training sources.
Project & Program Management: Function as a lead Project or Program Manager as needed, ensuring all learning efforts are driven effectively from the design phase through to full implementation.
Curriculum Curation: Act as a central curator of learning sources to support broad employee and talent pools, maintaining accuracy and timeliness to positively impact retail partnerships.
Enablement Partnership: Work alongside account team leads to develop product and services training for the mobile computing portfolio.
Implementation & Operations: Partner with enablement managers to ensure program success, manage reporting across the training organization, and maintain a firm understanding of technology solutions from a learning perspective.