Senior Instructional Designer

National Safety Council

Senior Instructional Designer creating instructional design standards and learning solutions at National Safety Council. Partnering across teams to build effective training products for safety education.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build the Foundation for Modern Learning Development
Help define and implement instructional design standards, templates, and best practices across NSC’s training portfolio
Establish repeatable, scalable product development workflows in partnership with product managers and leadership
Bring structure and clarity to an evolving environment, enabling more consistent and efficient development
Design learning experiences that translate complex safety and regulatory content into clear, engaging, and actionable training
Develop measurable learning objectives, assessments, and activities that ensure learners can apply safety-critical skills in real-world settings
Use learner feedback, data, and performance insights to continuously improve product effectiveness
Establish and apply modern instructional design standards across eLearning, ILT, vILT, and print materials
Ensure all learning products reflect current learning science, accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA), and a cohesive user experience
Lead development of high-quality learning products from concept through launch, ensuring timelines, scope, and quality standards are met
Streamline development workflows through strong planning, documentation, and effective use of tools and emerging technologies (including AI)
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency without sacrificing instructional integrity
Partner with subject matter experts to extract and shape content into structured, learner-centered experiences
Create collaborative processes that drive alignment without conflict, balancing input with clear decision-making
Ensure all learning products are accessible and inclusive, applying best practices for screen readers, captions, and navigation
Identify inefficiencies and gaps in current processes and proactively propose improvements
Experiment with new approaches (e.g., microlearning, scenario-based learning, AI-assisted development) to enhance engagement and scalability
Contribute to the evolution of NSC’s learning strategy and development practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Adult Learning, Educational Technology, or related field
5–7+ years of experience designing and developing learning solutions across modalities (eLearning, ILT/vILT, blended, and print)
Experience working in ambiguous or evolving environments, with the ability to create structure, standards, or processes from scratch
Experience establishing or improving instructional design workflows, templates, or development standards
Demonstrated expertise in instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles, with the ability to apply them to complex or technical content
Proven experience designing learning solutions that drive measurable performance improvement, knowledge retention, or behavior change
Track record of leading complex, cross-functional learning projects from concept through launch, balancing timelines, quality, and stakeholder needs
Strong writing, editing, and content structuring skills, with the ability to translate complex or regulatory content into clear, engaging learning experiences
Experience partnering with SMEs and influencing stakeholders to drive alignment across diverse perspectives or competing priorities
Experience using AI or emerging technologies to improve development speed, quality, or learner engagement
Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline or similar), and familiarity with SCORM/xAPI standards
Experience using learner feedback, analytics, or performance data to evaluate and continuously improve learning effectiveness
Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) and inclusive design practices, including screen reader support and structured navigation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

At least 20 PTO days accrued 1st year and 11 paid holidays
Flexible work arrangements
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
403(b) & Roth 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
Reimbursable training
Dress for your day

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Hard Skills & Tools

instructional designadult learning principleseLearning developmentlearning experience designperformance improvementcontent structuringmicrolearningscenario-based learningAI-assisted developmentaccessibility standards

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingplanningdocumentationinfluencingadaptabilityleadershipcritical thinkingdecision-making

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional DesignBachelor’s degree in EducationBachelor’s degree in Adult LearningBachelor’s degree in Educational Technology