Instructional Designer
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The Instructional Designer collaborates with Workiva’s People & Culture team to create and sustain innovative and high-quality learning experiences that empower employees with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. In this role, you will own the entire content development lifecycle- from intake to archiving- and design engaging training materials across multiple formats, such as instructor-led courses, virtual sessions, web-based modules and other learning solutions. The Instructional Designer will partner with stakeholders to test, refine, and evaluate the effectiveness of the learning content.
What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and implement learning solutions to create meaningful employee growth experiences
Own full life-cycle of learning content design and creation, including: conducting needs analysis, creating learning objectives, setting success metrics, designing course content, managing stakeholders, developing content to meet stakeholder needs, and partnering across the team to regularly evaluate program health to ensure participants are meeting learning objectives
Build development experiences with a global perspective, ensuring scalability and inclusivity
Identify opportunities for innovative and creative approaches to learning and development
Collaborate with project teams to improve efficiency and effectiveness of learning content, consistently pushing the boundary on how we approach learning, and leveraging new methodologies or modalities to ensure impactful learning experiences
What You’ll Need
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, multi-media, graphic design, digital marketing, fine arts, or related discipline
4+ years of relevant, practical experience in instructional design or closely related area of learning and development
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working across global teams in a high-growth tech or SaaS environment
Experience designing learning solutions for professional audiences to address skill gaps
Aptitude for learning and using technology for both learning design and data analysis
Demonstrated experience utilizing a multitude of learning modalities, including but not limited to, instructor led sessions, eLearning creation, video scripting and editing, job aids, etc.
Proficiency with Articulate 360 or Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, and similar content creation tools
Understanding and application of current and emerging instructional design methods, adult learning theories, learning outcome assessment, project management strategies, game-based learning, and competency-based education
Excellent analytical, project management, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to interpret data, provide actionable insights, and lead multiple projects in a matrixed, global organization
Passion, creativity and a positive outlook with a commitment to excellence and high standards
Travel Requirements & Working Conditions
10% travel required for internal meetings
Reliable internet access for any period working remotely and not in a Workiva office
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How You’ll Be Rewarded
✅ Salary range in the US: $74,000.00 - $118,000.00
✅ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
✅ Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
✅ 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.
Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.
Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com.
Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.
Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.
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About the job
Instructional Designer
To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote Education jobs
The Instructional Designer collaborates with Workiva’s People & Culture team to create and sustain innovative and high-quality learning experiences that empower employees with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. In this role, you will own the entire content development lifecycle- from intake to archiving- and design engaging training materials across multiple formats, such as instructor-led courses, virtual sessions, web-based modules and other learning solutions. The Instructional Designer will partner with stakeholders to test, refine, and evaluate the effectiveness of the learning content.
What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and implement learning solutions to create meaningful employee growth experiences
Own full life-cycle of learning content design and creation, including: conducting needs analysis, creating learning objectives, setting success metrics, designing course content, managing stakeholders, developing content to meet stakeholder needs, and partnering across the team to regularly evaluate program health to ensure participants are meeting learning objectives
Build development experiences with a global perspective, ensuring scalability and inclusivity
Identify opportunities for innovative and creative approaches to learning and development
Collaborate with project teams to improve efficiency and effectiveness of learning content, consistently pushing the boundary on how we approach learning, and leveraging new methodologies or modalities to ensure impactful learning experiences
What You’ll Need
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, multi-media, graphic design, digital marketing, fine arts, or related discipline
4+ years of relevant, practical experience in instructional design or closely related area of learning and development
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working across global teams in a high-growth tech or SaaS environment
Experience designing learning solutions for professional audiences to address skill gaps
Aptitude for learning and using technology for both learning design and data analysis
Demonstrated experience utilizing a multitude of learning modalities, including but not limited to, instructor led sessions, eLearning creation, video scripting and editing, job aids, etc.
Proficiency with Articulate 360 or Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, and similar content creation tools
Understanding and application of current and emerging instructional design methods, adult learning theories, learning outcome assessment, project management strategies, game-based learning, and competency-based education
Excellent analytical, project management, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to interpret data, provide actionable insights, and lead multiple projects in a matrixed, global organization
Passion, creativity and a positive outlook with a commitment to excellence and high standards
Travel Requirements & Working Conditions
10% travel required for internal meetings
Reliable internet access for any period working remotely and not in a Workiva office
#LI-REMOTE
How You’ll Be Rewarded
✅ Salary range in the US: $74,000.00 - $118,000.00
✅ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
✅ Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
✅ 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.
Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.
Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com.
Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.
Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.
#LI-HS2