Instructional Designer - Contract

TalentBurst, Inc.

Sunnyvale, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$72.40–$72.40 Per Hour
SKILLS
Adobe Acrobat, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Consulting, Consumer Branding, Content Development, Content Management, Cross-Functional, Editing, Follow Through, Graphic Design, Graphical User Interface (GUI), HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Instructional Design, Intranet, Learning Management System (LMS), Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multicultural, Multitasking, Online Training, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Organizational Development/Management, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product/Service Launch, Programming Tools, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Record Keeping, Records Management, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, SAP, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Development, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management Software, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Training Program, Training Tools, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials, Transformation Tools, Travel Industry, User Documentation, Virtualization, Visual Communication, Web Design, Willing to Travel, eLearning
LOCATION
Sunnyvale, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title: Instructional Designer
Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Remote
Duration: 12+ Months


Job Description
Client is looking for an contract Instructional Designer to join our Global Supply Chain team to help design and build then next generation of innovative supply chain trainings.
The Instructional Designer role supports the content design and technology deployment of employee SAP and iValua development training for internal employees and external supplier groups, including but not limited to web-based learning, instructor-led training, blended instructional solutions, virtual classroom sessions, as well as instructional and learning materials.

This role supports the strategic Operational goals of the Global Supply Chain (GSC) department at Client.
This role leverages current and future technologies to enhance access to program content for employees, while keeping the team's visual design elements innovative, user-centric, and aligned to the Client brand.
To be successful in this role, you will have a strong passion for creating visual concepts to communicate ideas that captivate, educate, and transfer into employee learning.
We are looking for a team member who is a self-starter that can navigate projects with optimism and iteration to rapidly prototype.
By possessing a learning mindset, you will consult with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), take calculated risks, learn quickly, build on ideas, collaborate cross-functionally, and seek feedback.
Your experience planning, developing, and supporting learning will enable Intuitive employees to grow in their careers.
If you exemplify our company values of providing value to our patients and customers and want to be part of a team that is passionate about enabling our employees to do great work and grow in their careers, this is the role for you!

Primary Responsibilities:
Instructional / Graphic Design
Familiar with end-to-end curriculum and learning program design and development
Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify learning objectives and the target audience's training needs
Apply end-user design methodology to ensure participants are at the center of all program and tool design
Develop quick reference guides, interactive PDF documents, and other training documentation
Use of eLearning authoring tools to develop learningProduce facilitator guides and scripts for instructor-led and virtual classroom trainings
Edit presentation slide decks from facilitators & SMEs to streamline design for workshop series sessions
Design online intranet websites using basic HTML and GUI interfaces
Deliver final-print and/or video projects (ex: .doc, .pdf, .mp4, .wmv)
Design within current company style guide and standards (ex. Intuitive Brand Application of font/colors) Technology Utilization
Maintain intranet site content, Online training content, and document libraries in company LMS and internal website systems
Drive the research, implementation, and utilization of learning technologies/software for supply chain programs, S4 (SAP) Transformation communities, and tools with an eye for ease-of-development and end-user functionality
Influence the development and usage of instructor-led virtual classroom learning technologies
Advise GSC team members on best practices for the use of learning technologies in effective training Program Support
Consider how and what measurement metrics will be used to evaluate the success of learning event/training
Co-Lead project management and roll-out strategies for key GSC training projects (ex: video microlearning, eLearning modules, mobile learning)
Support virtual classroom trainings, acting in the designer and technical training role. Maintain training records within learning management systems (LMS), participate in LMS platform upgrades and customization meetings, and provide technical support across LMS and learning technologies
Stay up-to-date on progressive thinking- and design-strategies for training tools through research, both internally and externally
Partner with IT departments to implement S4 (SAP) Transformation Training for multiple groups across operations

Skill/Job Requirements:
Educational/Environment Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree plus 5-10 years of related experience (instructional design, curriculum development, visual communication, graphic design, learning & development, software training development, organizational development, human-centered design, or education-focused roles);
Master's Degree in instructional design / curriculum development preferred
Work location flexible within the United States (Intuitive campus, remote-based, or a combination)
Available periodic evenings and some weekend hours with prior notice for program support
Willingness to travel to company functions and off-site trainings events; Travel ?10%

Required Skills/Abilities:
Proven competency in visual / training design [Portfolio requested]
Ability to self-manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high quality results with a focus on detailed execution
Ability to work both as part of a team focused on common goals, as well as self-directed to complete individual deliverables by project deadlines
Interest in and ability to interact with a globally distributed, multi-cultural, and multi-generational team
Experience consulting and partnering with SMEs to gather training requirements and drive learning design through an automated intake system
Exhibits excellent problem solving and analytical skills with an eye for human-centered design and process improvement
Demonstrated follow-through of assignments to completion with a bias towards operationalizing concepts for global scalability, rapid implementation, and measurement

Required Technical/Software Skills:
Design software: Adobe Creative Cloud suite, including InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop
eLearning software: Articulate Storyline 360, Articulate Rise, Camtasia
Virtual Classroom platforms
Technical savvy with content development tools: MS Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, Planner, Power BI, Power Automate, Qualtrics

Preferred Skills/Abilities:
Experience in conducting needs analysis to distill and articulate skill needs that could be solved through SAP, iValua training development.
Basic HTML, GUI interface, and website editing skills
Experience working in cloud content management serviceAdministrative experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Production experience with virtual classroom delivery systems
Experience with software/application implementations
Comfort in public-speaking to small- and medium-sized groups (in-person and virtually)

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About the Company

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TalentBurst, Inc.

For over 20 years, TalentBurst Inc. has been an award-winning provider of cutting-edge Workforce Management Solutions. With a strong commitment to staying ahead in the tech landscape, we pioneer innovative approaches to talent acquisition. Our expertise spans Life Sciences, and Healthcare Staffing, Banking, Financial, IT, and Engineering, as well as Global Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), State, Local Government and Education (SLED), and IC validation/compliance services. Additionally, our division, TalentProcure, leads the industry with offerings such as High Hazard Payroll, Managed Services, and Vendor on Premise (VOP) solutions.

Due to our prioritization of excellent standards, we are Joint Commission Certified and are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in the USA and Canada. Supporting over 130 Fortune 500 companies globally, we excel in navigating the landscape of talent acquisition. In a world of constant change, we embrace developing people-centric solutions that address the unique demands of our clients. Stay connected by visiting our website and following us on social media!

 

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://www.talentburst.com/