Instructional Designer Learning & Development

Job Title: Instructional Designer Learning & Development

Location: Atlanta, GA, 30308 (Hybrid: 3x/Week)

Contract: 12+ Months. Long-term.

Industry: Rail Transportation.

***Notes: This is currently a hybrid, three days a week, and will have flexibility to work remotely based on projects.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Instructional Designer to support the development and implementation of learning strategies that align with our company s cultural transformation and drive business outcomes. This role will design, develop, and deliver engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences across all organizational levels. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in instructional design, curriculum development, and stakeholder engagement, with a passion for fostering continuous learning and leadership development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement learning strategies that support organizational transformation and business goals.
• Conduct thorough needs analyses to identify learning objectives and target audience needs.
• Develop engaging instructional materials in alignment with adult learning principles and instructional design theory.
• Create a variety of learning solutions including eLearning, instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (vILT), videos, and blended learning.
• Lead train-the-trainer sessions to prepare facilitators for successful program delivery.
• Design assessment tools to measure training effectiveness and continuously improve learning outcomes.
• Develop leadership curricula informed by current research, industry benchmarks, and organizational assessments.
• Apply agile learning design methodologies to ensure timely, high-quality content development.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define learning needs, manage expectations, and ensure timely delivery of learning solutions.
• Serve as the lead instructional designer on projects, coordinating with subject matter experts (SMEs), graphic designers, and other team members.
• Deliver high-quality training assets using a variety of authoring tools and media formats.
• Provide ongoing evaluation and iteration of learning solutions based on learner feedback and business results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Adult Learning, Communications, or related field (Master s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years experience in instructional design and learning program development.
• Proven ability to apply instructional design models and adult learning theory.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Certification in personality assessments (e.g., DISC, HBDI, MBTI) is a plus.
• Familiarity with LMS and LXP platforms.
• Experience with SuccessFactors or other HRIS systems preferred.

Skills Required:

• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and instructional design tools such as:
• Articulate RISE & Storyline
• Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Video and audio editing software
• Digital product design tools
• Strong attention to detail and a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to analyze data and provide feedback to iterate and improve learning experiences.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment.