Instructional Design Professional Job

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.Job DescriptionAs an Instructional Designer, you create high‑quality learning solutions that enable performance, build capability, and support learning in the flow of work. You translate business needs and subject‑matter expertise into structured, accessible, and engaging learning experiences using established standards, tools, and design practices.Instructional Designers collaborate with learning partners, facilitators, and stakeholders to diagnose performance needs, shape learning solutions, and ensure content is accurate, relevant, and ready for delivery. You are responsible for the end-to-end learning lifecycle appropriate to your level, including design, build, quality, accessibility, and consistency across learning assets while continuously improving solutions based on feedback, data, and evolving learner needs. As design tools and technologies evolve, including AI‑powered authoring and analytics, you apply them thoughtfully to improve speed, quality, and effectiveness.Successful candidate for this role will have:Advanced proficiency with authoring tools plus comfort using AI‑enabled tools for drafting, tagging, and light automation to improve speed and quality. Strong grasp of adult learning, scenario‑based design, and practice‑first approaches with the ability to apply them across learning modalities. Confident SME facilitation, stakeholder communication, and feedback handling, including the ability to challenge solution assumptions and recommend appropriate design approaches. Solid accessibility practice (WCAG) including reviews and remediation. Ability to interpret dashboards/analytics, run small tests, and iterate learning solutions based on feedback and performance insights quickly. Familiarity with an LMS and LXP platforms, with the ability to design within platform constraints and align course structure to delivery requirements. Strong communication and partnership skills. Openness to using new technology, adapting to faster design cycles and evolving design practices. Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience. Three to five years of instructional design experienceESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Design and Build Learning SolutionsDesign, build, and update learning assets using approved templates, tools, and standards to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.Translate SME input, business requirements, and source materials into structured learning experiences, including courses, modules, job aids, and practice activities that address performance gaps, not just content needs.Apply adult learning principles, accessibility standards, and inclusive design practices across all deliverables.Collaborate and PartnerPartner with Learning Consultants, facilitators, and stakeholders to clarify scope, constraints, and align learning solutions to business and learner needs.Participate in reviews, quality checks, and refinement cycles to ensure learning solutions meet expectations before launch.Support alignment between design intent and delivery by collaborating with facilitation and learning partners.Manage Quality, Process, and UpdatesMaintain clean files, version history, documentation, and tracking in approved systems and workflows.Identify content gaps, risks, or improvement opportunities and contribute to solution refinement.Review learner feedback, facilitator insights, and available data to continuously improve learning effectiveness.Use Tools and Technology EffectivelyUse authoring tools, learning platforms, and approved AI‑enabled design tools to accelerate development, improve quality, and support tagging, updates, and maintenance at scale.Apply human judgment and quality assurance to AI‑generated outputs to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with standards.Stay current with evolving design practices, tools, and technologies and apply them appropriately to improve outcomes.Contribute to Team CapabilityShare knowledge, insights, and best practices that strengthen design quality and consistency across the team.Support onboarding, peer learning, and continuous improvement efforts as needed.Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience- Six or more years of relevant experiencePreferred Skills/ExperienceBachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.Experience in instructional design, learning development, or a related field involving structured content creation and learner support.Working knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methods, and practice‑based learning approaches.Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging, and accessible learning assets.Proficiency with common authoring tools and comfort learning new technologies, including AI‑enabled design and tagging tools.Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to follow standards and processes.Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design practices, with the ability to apply them consistently.Ability to review feedback, interpret basic data or insights, and apply learnings to improve design outcomes.Strong written communication, collaboration, and professionalism.Openness to continuous learning, evolving design practices, and faster iteration cycles.This role offers a hybrid schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants. Benefits:Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)Basic term and optional term life insuranceShort-term and long-term disabilityPregnancy disability and parental leave401(k) and employer-funded retirement planPaid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)Up to 11 paid holiday opportunitiesAdoption assistanceSick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by lawReview our full benefits available by employment status here. U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.E-VerifyU.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $86,360.00 - $101,600.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.Job SummaryJob number: 2026-0025109Date posted : 2026-08-18Profession: Corporate Functions & RiskEmployment type: Full time