Instructional Designer, Learning and Development

Overview: Great Day Improvements – Instructional Designer, Learning and DevelopmentGreat Day Improvements is a leading provider of home improvement solutions, committed to delivery exceptional service and innovative products. As we continue to grow, we are investing in enterprise-wide learning initiatives to empower our workforce and enhance performance across all departments.We are seeking a motivated designer with strong creativity and attention to detail to join our Learning & Development team. This role will focus on designing and developing and implementing engaging eLearning experiences that support employee development across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design, adult learning theories, and eLearning technologies.Pay Rate: $60,000 – $65,000 per year Responsibilities:

• Create engaging and interactive learning activities and compelling course content, instructional materials and curriculum that enhances retention and transfer of knowledge.

• Work with subject matter experts and identify target audience’s training needs.

• Partners to develop training programs that help with company culture, pride in our company and products and that helps to reduce turnover.

• Design instructional end goals and create content that matches them.

• Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface and the finished product.

• Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts.

• Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods.

• Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process.

• Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, games etc.)

• Decide on the criteria used to evaluate learner’s performance and develop assessment instruments.

• Maintain project documentation and course folders.

• Analyze learning data and feedback to continuously improve instructional materials and enhance learner engagement.

• Manage multiple instructional design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project timelines and budgets.

• Stay current on Learning trends and learning management tools.

• Supports and embraces the Great Day Team Commandments.

• Other projects and duties as assigned. Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Proven working experience in instructional design and with instructional technology.

• Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.
• Lesson and project planning skills.
• Solid knowledge of course development software and at least one Learning Management System.
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively; self-motivated and ability to organize to meet deadlines or competing priorities/projects.
• Ability to influence and work in a collaborative work environment that is focused on results.
• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with eLearning Authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe, Captivate, etc.)
• Knowledge of LMS platforms and SCORM/xAPI publishing.

Portfolio or sample work required demonstrating course design, interactivity, and visual layout.Competencies:
Trust
Collaboration
PerseveranceGDI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer#INDGDI

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