We are on the lookout for a Lead Instructional Designer to join our team.
Our Workforce Experience team assists clients in advancing digital and IT transformation by identifying and addressing gaps in employee knowledge, behaviors, and mindset. We conceive, produce, and deploy a wide variety of solutions for both online and in-person learning, including videos, articles, podcasts, interactive eLearning, coaching, experiential learning, instructor-led training, and assessments, all informed by the latest research in the learning sciences. In short, we go beyond "training" to craft learning experiences that truly make an impact.
Responsibilities
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Team up with Subject Matter Experts to identify the learning and enablement needs of the intended audiences
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Establish learning objectives that align with learner traits and program goals
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Review, refresh, or build content that clearly supports learning objectives and preferred delivery formats
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Shape compelling learning activities that reinforce and enrich the overall learning journey
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Produce storyboards and work hand in hand with multimedia developers to bring concepts to life as engaging instructional materials
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Picture the instructional graphics, user interfaces, and complete product experiences before production begins
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Craft assessment methods to measure the impact of individual elements, modules, or full courses
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Maintain well-structured project documentation and course folders across the entire delivery cycle
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Engage regularly with SMEs and colleagues in a courteous and professional way
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Embed adult learning principles and instructional design best practices into every task
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Build strong ties with internal teams to make the most of available tools and shared resources
Requirements
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, or a related area
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A minimum of 5 years of applied professional experience in instructional design
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At least 1 year in a people management or team leadership role, overseeing a team of 5 or more FTEs
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Hands-on background with authoring tools such as Captivate, Articulate Storyline and RISE, or Evolve for producing sophisticated adaptive learning content
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Working knowledge of instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE, SAM, backward design, e-learning blueprint, design thinking, and interactive learning experiences
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Firm understanding of adult learning theory alongside multimedia design fundamentals
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Keen sense for visual design and layout composition
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Ease working in a dynamic and quickly changing environment
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Confident English communication abilities at B2 level or above, in both writing and speech, along with attentive listening and clear expression
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Enthusiasm, motivation, an upbeat outlook, and a "can-do" attitude when tackling challenges
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Skill to handle several projects at once, set priorities well, work independently, and meet tight deadlines
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Proven record of being reliable, quick to respond, and client-focused across every engagement
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Ability to build rapport and cultivate trust and confidence with clients and coworkers alike
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Flexible thinking and agile approach to deliverables, with the capability to adjust style for varied stakeholder groups
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Resilience and the ability to remain effective under time pressure while balancing workload and priorities
Nice to have
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Strong capabilities in multimedia development and graphic design to elevate the quality of learning materials
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Experience creating AI-driven learning and enablement solutions or AI-powered agents
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Understanding of content compliance requirements linked to usability standards, Section 508, and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
We offer
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International projects with top brands
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Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
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Healthcare benefits
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Employee financial programs
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Paid time off and sick leave
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Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
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Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
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Global career opportunities
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Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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EPAM Employee Groups
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Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
