Job Title - Instructional Designer – Senior Work Location – Westlake, TX – Hybrid – Mondays – Thursdays on site / Remote on Fridays Duration – 4 months – possible extension
Job Description –
This position falls under Sales. - Work Location - Westlake, TX
The Sr. Instructional Designer will be focused on Overseeing the creation of learning assets for various parts of the business, including but not limited to: Continuous Learning, all our onboarding programs and other business lines.
The Sr. Instructional Designer is part of the Wealth Management Learning & Coaching team, reporting through Sales Operations in the Branch Network.
As a team player, you will inspire transformation by designing remarkable learning experiences and collaborate to deliver and evolve training across all sales channels.
You will partner with business, sales leadership, and internal stakeholders to craft and deliver modern learning approaches that empower our people to realize their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
Apply the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate) to guide the end-to-end development of effective learning solutions
Analyze performance needs in partnership with business stakeholders and SMEs to identify root causes and define learning requirements
Design and develop high-quality learning assets, including content outlines, Learning Design Documents (LDDs), storyboards, and final deliverables (e.g., eLearning, job aids, blended solutions)
Develop assessments and measurement strategies to evaluate learning effectiveness and alignment to objectives
Review and refine deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and alignment with approved design standards
Partner with stakeholders, SMEs, and cross-functional teams to deliver learning solutions aligned to business outcomes
Apply accessibility standards and inclusive design principles across all deliverables
Contribute to learning roadmap discussions by providing learner-centric insights and design recommendations
Assess design trade-offs and provide recommendations based on learner experience, scalability, and business impact
Demonstrate strong project ownership by managing timelines, priorities, and deliverables with attention to detail and quality
Skills and Qualifications
6+ years of experience designing and developing blended learning solutions in a corporate or enterprise environment
Strong knowledge of instructional design methodologies, including application of the ADDIE model and adult learning principles
Demonstrated ability to analyze performance needs and translate them into effective, scalable learning solutions
Expertise in designing and developing learning assets, including eLearning, instructor-led, and blended formats
Experience developing assessment strategies and evaluating learning effectiveness against defined objectives
Advanced proficiency in content development tools such as Articulate Rise, Storyline, Captivate, and related technologies
Familiarity with AI-based tools (e.g., content generation, media creation, or workflow automation) to support efficient and scalable learning design a plus
Experience working within Learning Management Systems (LMS) and understanding of learning product lifecycle processes
Strong stakeholder engagement skills; ability to guide SMEs and business partners through the learning design and development process
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, learner-friendly content
Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, usability, and learner experience
Ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Proficiency in MS Office, SharePoint, MS Teams, and Adobe tools (e.g., Photoshop, Premiere Pro); experience with visual and multimedia design a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Behavior, Education, Communications, Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.The pay rate for this position is $55.00/hr.
