Grainger

Instructional Designer

Grainger

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Lake Forest • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $61,800 - $102,900 per year

About the role

  • Develops training for 7,600+ Branch and Distribution Center team members and leaders, driving onboarding, process understanding, and performance consistency.
  • Uses instructional design methodology to create and refine content.
  • Collaborates with Design Leads, subject matter experts (SMEs), and internal partners to understand training needs and build learning that meets objectives.
  • Designs learning across a range of modalities including instructor-led training (ILT), web-based training (WBT), microlearning, and blended learning solutions.
  • Builds storyboards and scripts and converts them into interactive, engaging eLearning modules using tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, or Vyond.
  • Creates learning solutions that incorporate multiple learning styles and are suitable for a non-wired, hourly workforce (e.g., job aids, short videos, huddle visuals).
  • Manages the on-time completion of multiple deliverables aligned with project timelines
  • Updates and maintains existing content, ensuring accuracy, visual consistency, and adherence to OST learning standards.
  • Manages and organizes content source files in shared repositories, ensuring version control and accessibility.
  • Partners with Program Owners and operational leaders to update or refresh existing learning resources as business needs evolve.
  • Supports process improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline content development and minimize turnaround time.
  • Participates in communities of learning professionals to share best practices and stay current on emerging trends, tools, and technologies.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs functionality of eLearning courses and related training materials.
  • Supports change adoption efforts by translating process or policy updates into short, self-paced learning deliverables (e.g., explainer videos, microlearning).

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communication, or another related field required
  • 5+ years of experience in related field preferred
  • Knowledge of instructional design methodologies, adult learning theory, and best practices in training development.
  • Familiarity with a range of learning modalities, including eLearning (e.g., Storyline, Rise, Camtasia), instructor-led, blended, and microlearning.
  • Understanding of virtual immersive simulation technologies and their application in learning.
  • Awareness of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles for learning content.
  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new authoring technologies and learning platforms.
  • Continuing Education learning certificates preferred
  • Experience working with Sales and Service functions preferred
  • Must be able to travel within U.S.; up to 20%
  • Ability to lift <25 lbs
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
  • 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
  • 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
  • Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
  • Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
instructional design methodologyadult learning theoryeLearningproject managementcontent developmentaccessibility standardsinclusive design principlesvirtual immersive simulation technologieslearning modalitiestraining development
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationadaptabilityproblem-solvingtime managementorganizational skillsleadershipprocess improvementattention to detailcommunity engagement
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Instructional DesignBachelor's Degree in EducationBachelor's Degree in CommunicationContinuing Education learning certificates