Instructional Designer

MSX International

Instructional Designer responsible for creating engaging learning content at MSX for automotive clients. Focused on learning performance outcomes and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • Irvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE and SAM, with a strong ability to create engaging learning content across various modalities. Proficient in collaborating with stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop effective training materials that meet accessibility standards and drive performance outcomes.

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Instructional DesignELearning DevelopmentADDIE MethodologyArticulate StorylineMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentLearning Content DevelopmentStoryboardingAssessment DesignContent Evaluation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Articulate RiseAdobe CaptivateLMS PlatformsSCORM StandardsAdobe Creative Cloud

Industry Keywords

Automotive RetailAdult Learning PrinciplesBlended LearningVirtual Instructor-Led TrainingPerformance Outcomes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Instructional Designer is responsible for the analysis, design, development, and continuous improvement of learning content that drives measurable performance outcomes in an automotive retail environment.
Design and develop comprehensive learning content across multiple modalities — including eLearning modules, virtual instructor-led training (vILT) facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, quick-reference guides, and blended learning curricula — aligned with defined learning objectives and adult learning principles.
Create detailed storyboards that translate learning objectives into structured, sequenced instructional narratives, specifying content flow, interaction design, visual direction, assessment placement, and media requirements for each learning asset.
Apply systematic instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, backward design) to ensure all content progresses logically from analysis and objective definition through design, development, implementation, and evaluation.
Write clear, concise, and engaging instructional copy that is appropriate for the target audience, consistent with client brand standards, and optimized for the intended delivery format (screen-based, facilitator-led, or self-directed).
Design learner interactions, practice activities, scenarios, and case studies that promote active learning, knowledge application, and behavioral transfer to the workplace — moving beyond passive information delivery to performance-focused design.
Ensure all content meets accessibility standards and is designed for diverse learner populations with varying levels of prior knowledge, technical proficiency, and learning preferences.
Participate in discovery and needs analysis activities — including stakeholder interviews, subject matter expert (SME) consultations, document review, and audience analysis — to define the learning problem, identify performance gaps, and establish measurable learning objectives.
Collaborate with program managers, project managers, and client stakeholders to translate business requirements and client briefs into learning design documents that specify scope, objectives, audience, modality, assessment strategy, and success criteria.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, Learning Sciences, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree.
Minimum 3–4 years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or eLearning development in a corporate, consulting, or professional services environment.
Demonstrated portfolio of instructional content across multiple modalities (eLearning, ILT/vILT, blended, job aids) showing range in design approach, visual execution, and instructional strategy.
Experience applying systematic instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, backward design, or equivalent) to develop content from analysis through deployment.
Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to extract, organize, and translate domain knowledge into instructionally sound learning materials.
Track record of delivering content on time and to quality standards within a multi-project, deadline-driven environment.
Proficiency with at least one industry-standard eLearning authoring tool (Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate, or equivalent); experience with multiple tools strongly preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) for storyboarding, content drafting, and stakeholder communication.
Working knowledge of LMS platforms and SCORM/xAPI standards for content packaging, deployment, and learner tracking.
Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Figma) for creating visual assets, layout mockups, and multimedia specifications.
Comfort operating within SharePoint, Teams, and collaborative digital workspace environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Organizational benefits to be provided by recruiter or HR representative.
Hybrid work environment with flexibility for in-person collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and client site visits as needed.
Standard business hours with flexibility for project demands, delivery deadlines, and client time zones.
Occasional travel to client sites, company locations, or team events as requested.