Instructional Designer II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Design and create multimedia learning courses for Niagara’s learning management system.

• Adhere to project deadlines as outlined in the department’s development calendar.

• Update project status following the department's project management protocols.

• Resolve issues with multimedia content created by less technically skilled members of the Training and Development team.

• Produce video and audio elements for educational materials.

• Edit images, audio, and video for instructional purposes.

• Manage and oversee departmental media repositories.

• Identify multimedia technology opportunities for both web-based and classroom instruction.

• Support curriculum design for instructor-led, online, and alternative learning formats.

• Create and write traditional and e-learning training content and resources.

• Keep up-to-date with Niagara’s LMS features, limitations, and course prerequisites.

• Educate staff on multimedia technology techniques and best practices.

• Develop learning solutions tailored for manufacturing personnel.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to guarantee content accuracy.

• Assess training program outcomes and adjust future programs accordingly.

• Produce and deliver training materials related to company processes, products, and technologies.

• Ensure that generated documents are precise and conform to formatting standards.

• Travel to Niagara facilities to work alongside curriculum designers, trainers, internal clients, and subject matter experts.

• Travel as necessary to visit Niagara vendors or clients.

• Manage web content and portals via SharePoint.

• Write newsletters, articles, and other periodic publications.

• Supervise selected Super User-level contributors in Niagara business processes.

• Offer leadership to adjacent work teams in the absence of their manager.

• Influence individuals throughout the organization without direct authority.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in the field or a comparable manufacturing environment.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the specific role.

• At least 2 years of experience in managing people/projects.

• Experience may encompass a combination of work experience and education.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Instructional Design, or related disciplines, or equivalent experience.

• Strong proficiency in adult learning methodologies and pedagogy.

• Expertise in Articulate 360 Suite, Vyond, and Camtasia.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, and Microsoft SharePoint.

• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (CS6), specifically InDesign, Flash Professional, Captivate, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, and Acrobat; comparable software is acceptable.

• Familiarity with creating and maintaining wikis.

• Proficient in manipulating and synchronizing audio files for e-learning purposes.

• Experience with and willingness to engage in voice-over work.

• Ability to interpret multimedia design requirements and develop innovative, responsive design concepts.

• Understanding of instructional design principles and LMS functionality for deploying e-learning courses.

• Capability to explain how to execute complex technical tasks.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proven track record of taking initiative.

• Ability to work with moderate supervision.

• Detail-oriented with exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and changing environment.

• Capability to collaborate effectively with a diverse workforce.

• Creative thinking skills and the ability to brainstorm new ideas.

• Willingness to travel to facilities, vendors, and customers as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Paid time off for holidays, sick leave, and vacations.

• Paid parental and caregiver leave.

• Medical coverage, including virtual care options.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Health Savings Account with company matching.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Enhanced mental well-being benefits, including free counseling sessions for all team members and their household family members.

• Family Building Benefits, including improved fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, as well as reimbursements for adoption, surrogacy, and Doula services.

• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident plans.

• Special discount programs covering pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, airport parking, and more.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• College savings plan.

• Scholarship opportunities.

• Continuous training courses.

• Educational reimbursements.

• Exciting opportunities for career advancement.