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)

 
  
 
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.