L&D Instructional Designer

Job Title: Learning & Development Instructional Designer

Industry: Corporate Learning & Development / Human Resources

Location (City, State): McKinney, TX (Remote with occasional onsite requirements)

Assignment Type: Contract with potential for permanent conversion

Pay: $38 - $40.86 / hour (target conversion salary around $85,000 annually)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is a growing organization investing in employee development and learning programs across a multi-location workforce. They are seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to develop engaging, scalable training solutions that support business objectives and employee growth.

Job Description:

The Learning & Development Instructional Designer will partner with business leaders and subject matter experts to design, develop, and maintain impactful learning programs. This role will create a variety of training materials, leverage learning technologies, and evaluate program effectiveness to ensure training initiatives drive meaningful results across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify training needs, define learning objectives, and develop learning strategies aligned with business goals.
• Design and develop engaging learning content including eLearning modules, instructor-led training materials, job aids, videos, assessments, facilitator guides, and blended learning programs.
• Utilize Articulate 360, LMS platforms, and other learning technologies to deliver scalable and effective training solutions.
• Apply instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles to create learner-centered experiences for diverse employee populations.
• Measure training effectiveness through reporting, learner feedback, and performance metrics while continuously improving existing programs and content.
• Manage multiple training projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Communications, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in Instructional Design, Learning & Development, or corporate training environments.
• Hands-on experience with Articulate 360 is required; experience with Workday or other HRIS/LMS platforms is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design frameworks such as ADDIE, adult learning principles, curriculum development, and eLearning best practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience supporting reporting, data analysis, and training metrics.
• Proven ability to develop end-to-end learning programs, manage multiple projects, collaborate cross-functionally, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Experience supporting large, multi-site organizations and geographically dispersed employee populations is preferred.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.