Instructional Designer II

Instructional Designer

Hybrid role - 3 days Onsite and 2 days Remote. This role will be 5 months from the start date. This role will be hybrid, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. This can be San Jose, CA or Irvine, CA office. Working hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week. Overtime: No. Business Travel: No. Experience Level: Level 2 preferred (approximately 3-5 years of experience) less experienced candidates with strong potential will also be considered.

Position Summary: We are seeking a creative and motivated Instructional Designer to support the development of engaging learning and training content for a 5-month project. This role will focus on designing and developing e-learning courses, virtual training materials, and other learning resources that support business objectives and learner engagement. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in instructional design principles, experience creating e-learning content using Articulate, and a passion for developing effective learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop engaging e-learning courses, instructor-led training materials, job aids, and other learning resources.
• Apply adult learning and instructional design principles to create effective learning solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to gather requirements and develop training content.
• Create interactive and visually engaging learning experiences for virtual audiences.
• Utilize Articulate Storyline and/or Rise to design and build e-learning content.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to support content development where appropriate (preferred, not required).
• Upload, test, and maintain learning content within the organization’s Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ensure training materials align with branding, accessibility, and quality standards.
• Participate in content reviews and incorporate feedback from stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in instructional design, training development, or a related field (less experience may be considered for strong candidates).
• Knowledge of instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles.
• Experience developing e-learning content using Articulate Storyline and/or Rise.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly creative visionary and developer of virtual instructor led training activities, with an eye for learner engagement and visual design.
• Experience facilitating or developing content for virtual learning environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and other collaboration tools.
• Experience working in a Windows environment (not Mac-dependent).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using AI tools to assist with content development, research, or training design.
• Experience managing learning content within a SCORM-Compliant Learning Management System (LMS).
• Experience with Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD).
• Ability to upload, configure, and maintain training content within an LMS.
• Experience supporting corporate learning and development initiatives in a business environment.

Desired Skills & Competencies:

• Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to quickly understand business needs and translate them into effective learning solutions.
• Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable learning new technologies and processes.
• Strong AI-Prompting skills.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with AI-assisted content development.
• Experience creating multimedia learning assets.
• Knowledge of virtual training best practices and learner engagement techniques.
• Familiarity with learning analytics and reporting.

Target Candidate Profile: A creative instructional designer with experience developing engaging e-learning content in Articulate, who understands instructional design fundamentals and can support virtual training initiatives. Experience with Workday Learning or CSOD is highly desirable, while AI content development experience is a bonus. This role is ideal for someone with 3-5 years of experience who can grow within the position and contribute fresh ideas to the learning team.

Education: A formal college degree is required.