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Instructional Designer

Sargent & Lundy
Chicago, IL
Full-time

Description

In this position, you will act as an internal training consultant, collaborating with upper management, division managers, subject-matter experts, and end users across the organization to assess and address employee training needs.

You will apply your expertise in how people learn as you design and develop new learning solutions that inspire and enable Sargent & Lundy employees to continuously develop their skills, knowledge, and capabilities.

Learning solutions typically include modalities such as online courses, instructor-led courses (virtual, in-person, and hybrid), explainer videos, infographics, job aids, exams, surveys, etc.

You will apply basic project management skills to lead your assigned projects through the entire development cycle - with support from other members of the team.

The Instructional Designer position reports to the Senior Manager of Training & Organizational Change and is part of the Operations Business Group.

Typical Activities Include :

  • Gathering and assessing a variety of sources to deepen your understanding of the project's content and needs. This may include interviewing organizational stakeholders and subject-matter experts, collecting and analyzing survey results, reviewing and evaluating existing courses and source content, etc.
  • Designing learning solution proposals that address the defined project needs and incorporate adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.

This includes presenting your design proposals to stakeholders and incorporating their feedback.

  • Drafting outlines, storyboards, scripts, and / or prototypes to support development.
  • Building polished final deliverables that contain clear instructional copy, adhere to brand guidelines, and incorporate basic graphic design / visual communication principles.
  • Collaborating with other instructional designers, including participating in team brainstorming activities, requesting and incorporating feedback on work-in-progress deliverables, providing feedback to other designers, etc.
  • Collaborating with organizational support groups such as IT, Corporate Communications, and Training Admin to ensure your solutions align with Sargent & Lundy systems and standards.
  • Gathering and analyzing data and feedback throughout development and after the launch. Forming insights and developing proposals to revise learning solutions based on key insights when appropriate.
  • Communicating project status to relevant stakeholders consistently throughout the project.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Experience / Expertise Requirements Include :

  • 3+ years of professional experience as an Instructional Designer, Curriculum Designer, Learning Experience Designer, or similar position.
  • Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, or relevant field.
  • Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
  • Strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
  • Proficiency in graphic design and / or e-learning development software, such as Articulate 360 (Rise and Storyline), Vyond, Descript, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.
  • Experience working with technical / engineering content is a plus.

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award Winning Compensation & Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives.

We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits.

Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

  • Health Plans : Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal / Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

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