Instructional Designer - Learning and Development

Overview

Great Day Improvements - Instructional Designer, Learning and Development

Location: Twinsburg, OH strongly preferred. This is a hybrid role requiring approximately two days per week onsite at our Enterprise Campus. Highly qualified remote candidates may also be considered based on their experience, skills, and qualifications.

Travel: Travel requirements will vary based on work location. Fully remote employees should anticipate occasional travel to the Cleveland, OH area for team meetings and collaboration, typically quarterly, with travel estimated at up to 10%.

Compensation Range: $70,000 - $80,000 base compensation. This range represents a good-faith estimate of the expected base salary for this position. Final base salary will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and alignment with market data.

Job Summary

Great Day Improvements is a leading provider of home improvement solutions, with a growing family of brands including Champion Windows, Universal Windows Direct, Patio Enclosures, LeafGuard, and more.

As our organization continues to grow, we're seeking a creative, detail-oriented Instructional Designer to join our growing Learning & Development team. This newly created position will focus on designing and developing engaging eLearning courses, interactive simulations, videos, and performance support materials that enhance employee development and drive measurable business results.

The Instructional Designer will collaborate with business leaders, subject matter experts, and training teams across our brands to create effective learning solutions supporting sales, operations, and other business functions. The ideal candidate brings hands-on instructional design experience, a strong understanding of adult learning principles, and the ability to manage multiple projects while delivering high-quality learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement engaging eLearning courses, interactive simulations, videos, and blended learning experiences.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts and business leaders to identify training needs and develop effective learning solutions.

• Create instructional materials, storyboards, assessments, job aids, and other performance support resources.

• Develop learning experiences that support employee onboarding, professional development, and operational performance.

• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to create effective, measurable learning experiences.

• Develop and maintain training content supporting business processes, systems, and organizational initiatives.

• Build, publish, test, and troubleshoot courses within our Learning Management System (LMS).

• Ensure learning materials are accurate, engaging, accessible, and consistent with company standards.

• Evaluate training effectiveness using learner feedback, assessments, and learning analytics.

• Manage multiple instructional design projects simultaneously, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder feedback.

• Explore emerging learning technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to enhance content development and the learner experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 2+ years of relevant experience in instructional design and eLearning development.

• Hands-on experience with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate, or similar platforms.

• Experience working with Learning Management Systems, including course publishing, testing, and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of SCORM/xAPI publishing standards.

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies, such as ADDIE or SAM.

• Experience developing engaging learning content, including interactive courses, simulations, videos, and assessments.

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.

• Excellent written communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Please note: Candidates will be required to provide work samples demonstrating their instructional design and eLearning development experience as part of the hiring process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing technical or systems training, including CRM/ERP implementations, software rollouts, or business process improvements.

• Experience designing training for sales, call centers, manufacturing, field operations, or skilled-trades audiences.

• Familiarity with software simulation, screen capture, and video development tools such as Camtasia, Snagit, or Vyond.

• Experience with learning analytics, Learning Record Stores (LRS), or evaluating training effectiveness.

• Familiarity with digital adoption platforms such as WalkMe or Whatfix.

• ATD certification (APTD/CPTD) or similar professional credentials.

• Experience using generative AI tools to support instructional design and content development.

GDI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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