The Home Depot

Home improvement retailer offering tools, services

Instructional Designer

Instructional Design & Curriculum DevelopmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGeorgia, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Apply instructional design and adult learning principles to create learner-centered learning solutions.
Have experience across all phases of the course creation lifecycle, including analysis, design, and development.
Have a track record of using innovative approaches and leveraging artificial intelligence in workflow and instructional designs.
Have experience working in Agile Learning Development or Successive Approximation Model environments.
Be self-driven, collaborative, resourceful, and capable of project management.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels, both in person and virtually.
Be at least eighteen years of age.
Be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Have a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent knowledge and abilities typically acquired through its completion.
Have at least three years of work experience.
Have proficient knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theories.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office and standard eLearning development tools.
Have basic knowledge of project management principles and Microsoft Project.
Have strong written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Design and develop learning solutions, including eLearning, instructor-led training, distance learning, and blended learning.
Collaborate with Learning Strategy Senior Managers and subject matter experts during analysis and throughout projects.
Work with standard development tools and software, including Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, and PowerPoint.
Communicate with project team members and manage projects effectively.
Develop creative and innovative ways to develop associates.

Desired Qualifications

Hold a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Human Resources Development, Organizational Development, or Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or have equivalent Home Depot experience.
Design learner-centered experiences that are visually engaging, contextual, and immediately applicable to the work environment.
Have working knowledge of eLearning, instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, mobile, and performance-support learning modalities.
Have experience with Agile Learning Development or the Successive Approximation Model.
Have experience using generative artificial intelligence and AI-enabled tools for learning analysis, content development, asset creation, and workflow efficiency.
Show curiosity and willingness to continuously learn emerging technologies and evolving learning practices.
Know current learning technologies, digital learning trends, and modern content-creation practices, and be proficient with modern learning technologies, AI-enabled content-development platforms, and digital learning tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Creative Cloud, Copilot, and Gemini.
Have experience consulting with business partners and subject matter experts to identify learning needs and recommend learning solutions.
Communicate professionally, provide appropriate context, and tailor messages to varied audiences.
Work independently, including handling project revisions and resolving issues as they arise.
Be familiar with learning analytics, learner feedback, and data-driven evaluation methods.

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

At The Home Depot, we help doers get more done.Our Learning Design & Development teamcreatessimple, relevant, and effective learning experiencesforour orange-blooded associates.We havea strong teamofInstructionalDesigners who are focused onbuildingassociatecapability and driving business performance, andwe’relooking to add to the team.

That’swhere you come in!Our Instructional Designersapplydesignexpertise, learning science, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled tools to create engaging learning experiences across multiple modalities. Working closely with business partners and subject matter experts, the Instructional Designer transforms performance needs into effective learning solutions while delivering high-quality project execution from analysis through implementation.This rolecontinuously exploresnew technologies, design approaches, and AI-enabled workflows to improve efficiency, learner engagement,and learning outcomes.

When you join The Home Depot, you join a team that takes care of our people.The Instructional Designer takescare of ourassociatesbyensuringthey arecompetent and confidenttoachievebusiness results.

Interested?Here’swhatwe’relooking for:

You arepassionate about developmentandcreatelearning solutions from a “learner-back” perspective byapplying instructional designandadult learning principles.

You have experience withall phases of the course creation lifecycle, including analysis, design, and development.

You havea track recordof usinginnovative approachesandleveraging AIin both your workflow and your designs.

You have experienceworkingwithinAgile Learning Developmentor theSuccessive Approximation Model (SAM)environments.

You areself-driven,collaborative,resourceful, and excellent at project management.

You are a trusted consultant and partnerwithstrongcommunicationskills.You’reable toflex yourcommunication acrossvariouslevels, both in person and virtually.

Is this you?If so, we want to talk to you!

Major Tasks, Responsibilities,and Key Accountabilities

50%-Design and developlearningsolutions, including eLearning, instructor-led training,distancelearning, blended learning, etc.

20% - Collaborate withLearning Strategy Senior Managers andsubject matter experts during the analysis phase and throughout the project.
10% - Work with standard development tools and software (Articulate Storyline/Rise,PowerPoint, etc.).
10% - Communicate with project team members and effectively manage projects.
10% - Work on creative and innovative ways to developassociates.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

This position reports to Manager of Learning.
This position has 0 direct reports.

Travel Requirements:

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's orBachelor'sdegree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, HRDevelopment,Organizational Development, I/O Psychology,or related fieldpreferred (or equivalent Home Depot experience)

Ability to design learner-centered experiences that are visually engaging, contextual, andimmediatelyapplicable to the work environment

Working knowledge of multiple learning modalities including eLearning, instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, mobile, and performance support solutions

Experience with agile learning development or the Successive Approximation Model (SAM)

Experience using generative AI and AI-enabled tools to support learning analysis, content development, asset creation, and workflow efficiency.

Curiosity and willingness to continuously learn emerging technologies and evolving learning practices

Knowledge of current learning technologies, digital learning trends, and modern content creation practices.Proficiencyusing modern learning technologies, AI-enabled content development platforms, and digital learningtools (i.e., Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Creative Cloud,Copilot, Gemini,etc.)

Experience consulting with business partners and SMEs toidentifylearning needs and recommend learning solutions

Strong ability to communicate professionally, provide proper context, and tailor messages to a variety of audiences
Ability to work independently (e.g., project revisions, solving issues as they arise)

Familiarity with learning analytics, learner feedback, and data-driven evaluation methods

Minimum Education:

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

Competencies:

Proficient knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theories
Proficiency with software including Microsoft Office and standard eLearning development tools
Basic knowledge of project management principles and MS Project
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills

About the Company

The Home Depot

Home improvement retailer offering tools, services

Home Depot is a big retailer of home improvement supplies. It sells building materials, tools, lawn and garden items, decor, and other related products, and it offers services like tool rentals, installation, and credit financing. Customers can shop either in its many North American stores or online, and the company serves homeowners, renters, and professional contractors. Its business model combines direct product sales with rental services and financing, supported by a Pro Xtra loyalty program for professionals and a focus on customer service. The company differentiates itself through its wide product assortment, extensive store network, and combined online and in-store shopping experience, plus services designed to help customers complete projects. Its goal is to help customers finish home improvement projects by providing a broad selection, helpful services, and a convenient shopping experience while continuing to grow its business and support professional contractors.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 1977

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