Instructional Designer and Training Developer

Title: Training Developer / Instructional Designer II (L & D or LMS)

Job Type: Hybrid or 75% Remote

Job Summary :
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Instructional Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the planning, researching, outlining and developing of end-user training including training manuals/documents, eLearning, online guided learning, and training support documentation and materials that enhance learning experiences.

This role requires a strong understanding of instructional design principles, adult education theories, and the ability to utilize various learning technologies. The Instructional Designer will collaborate with subject matter experts to create high-quality content that meets the needs of diverse learners.

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to create training manuals/documents, eLearning, online guided learning that aligns with learning objectives.
• Utilize Learning Management Systems (LMS) to deliver and track training programs.
• Create visually appealing content using graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc. including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Captivate.
• Conduct research to stay current with trends in instructional design and learning technology.
• Provide support in change management stakeholder tracking
• Provide support in gathering needs analysis
• Documents change impacts/risks
• Provide support in planning and creating learning and development resources
• Provide support in training delivery (eg. Train the Trainer)
• Engage in meeting facilitation
• Manage, assess, design, develop, implement, evaluate, maintain, and evaluate learning programs
• Conduct training needs analysis
• Conduct instructor led and web design training sessions
• Create training documents including job designs, coaching tools, web-based e-learning
• Deliver instructor led, web ex, and e-training
• Works with IT groups and functional team to describe and document systems or processes that have been developed or are in the process of being developed.
• Participates in business requirements, functional design and testing work sessions.
• May provide input to cost/time estimates.
• Conducts research by interviewing subject matter experts, reviewing existing documentation and by gleaning information from the system or product being documented.
• Develops an understanding of the requirements for the features being documented, including target audience.
• Creates graphics that aid the target audience in understanding the documented material.
• Provides input concerning GUI design and wording of messages.
• Designs and writes documentation on selected media.
• Ensures all documentation is delivered according to specified guidelines. Proofreads documents for accuracy.
• Works with technical resources to improve document quality and usability.
• Tracks and corrects documentation defects.
• Follows the documentation project through to completion, including client signoff, production and archival.
• Maintains internal documentation library and provides and/or coordinates special documentation services as required.
• Participates in departmental efforts to develop and update documentation standards, templates and procedures.
• Provides coaching and guidance to junior members.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Adult Education, Psychology, Business, Communications, Education, Information Solutions /Technology, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• 5+ years of experience in training development or technical writing.
• 2-yrs to 5-years of experience in instructional design work or related field..
• Working knowledge of multiple software and graphics packages (Eg: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator) and video editing tools.
• Familiarity with LMS platforms, Learning & Development (L&D) is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, written & verbal w/ strong proofreading abilities.
• Ability to conduct research effectively to inform content development decisions.
• Strong visual design skills with an eye for detail in creating engaging learning materials.
• Strong technical writing skills
• Experience in adult learning
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multiple consulting clients and industry across all functions
• Familiarity with overall change management methodology
• Knowledge in organization behavior, communication planning, and adult learning model
• Interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), time management, and planning
• Experience in e-Learning techniques (i.e. Articulate, Rise, Camtasia, Lectora)
• Experience in Guided Learning (i.e. Oracle OGL, Walk Me, SAP Companion)
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment

Work Product knowledge

• Documentation on selected media.
• Documentation library.
• eLearning and Guided Learning.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $60,843.44 - $75,051.23 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Your US Work Authorization ? (Auto-Rejected if unspecified) - US Citizen, Green Card holder or US Permanent Resident, GC-EAD, H1-B Visa, H4, F1-EAD, F1-OPT, F1-STEM-OPT-Extn, Asylee, TN Visa or USMCA, etc. Please State here
• Willingness to work on W-2 or 1099 as per requirements ? (Yes / No)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Instructional Design & Training Development: 5 years (Required)
• Software & Graphics packages: 3 years (Required)
• LMS & L&D area : 5 years (Required)
• Gather / training needs analysis & change impacts / risks: 3 years (Required)
• Cross functional team interactions: 5 years (Required)
• Target audience material building (GUI & technical Wording): 5 years (Required)
• Maintain docs library, LMS, deploy trainings, monitor, etc: 5 years (Required)
• Communications & planning: 5 years (Required)
• Guided Learning (Oracle OGL, Walk Me, SAP Companion): 3 years (Preferred)
• e-Learning techik (i.e. Articulate, Rise, Camtasia, Lectora): 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Newark, NJ 07102 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newark, NJ 07102