Instructional Designer

Clayton Services is searching for an Instructional Designer to join a thriving company in North Houston. The Instructional Designer is responsible for transforming orientation/onboarding, regulatory, and role-specific training material into engaging, interactive instructor-led, online, and on-demand training experiences with fully developed training materials, support documentation, assessments, and evaluations in English and Spanish.

Job Type: Contract - Onsite

Pay Rate: $30.00-$40.00/hour

Instructional Designer Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and Training staff to identify needs and develop effective training programs, materials, and assessments.
• Design, develop, and implement engaging, effective training that is learner-focused and aligned with business goals using agile instructional design principles.
• Develop documentation such as job aids, reference guides, and online assets that reinforce learning.
• Evaluate training program effectiveness and identify improvement areas.
• Follow emerging trends and practices in instructional design, adult learning, and technologies that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of training.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality training solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align training with business objectives and meet customer needs.
• Guide and support trainers, facilitators, coaches, mentors, and assessors on the effective delivery of developed training programs.
• Communicate with stakeholders effectively to ensure training programs are delivered on time, on budget, and with the desired outcomes.

Instructional DesignerSkills and Abilities:

• Application of Instructional Design principles (backward design, ADDIE, Dick, and Carey)
• Tools such as Storyline/Articulate 360, Camtasia, SnagIt, Acrobat, MS Office Suite including SharePoint and OneDrive,
• Storyboarding, audio/voiceovers, and video editing using tools such as MS Stream, Clipchamp, or SnagIt video.
• English and Spanish (Latin American/Mexican) languages, both verbal and written.
• Application of a learning management system, especially SAP SuccessFactors, to deploy learning solutions.
• Learning metrics and analytics for training efficiency, effectiveness, and outcomes
• Portfolio showcasing thoughtful, innovative designs.
• Ability to work in an agile, fast-paced environment and meet quick deadlines using project and time management skills.
• Build partnerships with internal stakeholders and subject experts to plan, design, and develop training.
• Accomplished adult learning professional in the design and development of training in multiple modes - CBT, ILT, and VILT - who produces learning solutions that improve employee performance, which improves organization KPIs with an impact on business results.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and consulting skills.

Instructional Designer - Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in training, communication, education, instructional design, or related field.
• ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD); ATD Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD); or ATD Certified Instructional Designer certification preferred.
• Four years experience in an instructional design role with at least three years of experience in eLearning development and deployment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a must.

Instructional Designer - Immediate need. Apply today!