WM

Instructional Designer

WM

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $80,850 - $118,460 per year

About the role

  • Leads performance analysis to uncover the real work learners must perform, using action mapping to separate critical tasks from noise.
  • Designs active, task-focused learning experiences that center on realistic practice, feedback, and decision-making.
  • Drafts learning maps and wireframes early to test design ideas, align stakeholders, and refine direction.
  • Writes facilitator guides, job aids, and learner materials in clear, plain language that make it easy for facilitators and learners to understand and apply new skills.
  • Create learning resources that simplify complex ideas without losing accuracy or nuance.
  • Applies adult learning theory and evidence-based practices to strengthen learning effectiveness.
  • Partners with subject matter experts to clarify task expectations and performance standards, challenge assumptions, and keep learning focused on performance.
  • Reviews learning solutions to ensure alignment with task-based design and intended outcomes.
  • Manages multiple design initiatives with strong ownership and adaptability.
  • Uses AI tools intentionally to support instructional design work, including:
  • Accelerating content development and iteration
  • Generating drafts, examples, scenarios, and practice ideas for refinement
  • Personalizing learning pathways or practice opportunities where appropriate

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Business, Marketing, Human Resources or Education
  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant experience
  • 5 years of relevant work experience delivering and facilitating training programs (in addition to education requirement)
  • 5 years of experience with learning management systems and creating reports
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating task-based, performance-focused learning design.
  • Proven experience using action mapping to identify critical job tasks and behaviors.
  • Expertise in designing active learning experiences grounded in evidence-based practices.
  • Ability to translate complex work into clear learning structures and practice opportunities.
  • Demonstrated skill in writing plain-language facilitator guides, learner materials, and job aids.
  • Strong collaboration skills when working with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams.
  • Clear communicator who creates design artifacts others can easily use and apply.
  • Comfortable working in ambiguity and taking ownership of design decisions.
Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Company match on 401K
  • Paid Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Personal Days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
performance analysisaction mappingtask-based designadult learning theoryevidence-based practiceslearning management systemscontent developmentwriting facilitator guidescreating reportsdesigning active learning experiences
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationadaptabilityownershipclear writingproblem-solvingstakeholder alignmentcritical thinkinginstructional designworking in ambiguity
Certifications
Bachelor's DegreeHigh School Diploma or GED