Senior Instructional Designer

We are looking for a Senior Instructional Designer to create impactful instructor-led learning programs that support a growing workforce in the construction industry. This contract position with permanent potential is based in Glendale, Arizona, and focuses on translating operational expertise into practical, high-quality training for field and business teams. The person in this role will work closely with subject matter experts and internal partners to build engaging learning experiences that improve capability, consistency, and performance across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the full lifecycle of instructor-led training development, from discovery and analysis through design, production, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Interview subject matter experts and operational employees to capture undocumented processes, then convert their knowledge into clear, structured learning content.
• Develop complete course materials such as facilitator manuals, learner guides, presentation decks, practice activities, job aids, and knowledge checks.
• Design training solutions that reflect adult learning principles and accommodate varied experience levels, job environments, and both English- and Spanish-speaking audiences.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align training initiatives with business priorities and recommend methods that reinforce ongoing learning through coaching, mentoring, field instruction, and peer knowledge sharing.
• Incorporate interactive techniques such as demonstrations, guided discussion, hands-on practice, and scenario-based exercises to strengthen learner engagement and skill retention.
• Establish measurable learning objectives and create pre-training and post-training assessments that evaluate knowledge and skill development.
• Review participant feedback and facilitator observations to refine course effectiveness and raise instructional quality over time.
• Manage several learning projects at once while maintaining deadlines, consistency, compliance expectations, and brand standards.
• Advise on future-ready delivery options, including mobile learning and emerging technologies such as AR or VR, where they support workforce skill development.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field.
• At least 10 years of experience creating custom instructor-led training programs within an organizational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to gather information through interviews and translate hands-on job knowledge into well-written, practical instructional content.
• Strong command of adult learning theory, instructional design frameworks, and evaluation methods used to build effective training experiences.
• Experience producing complete learning packages, including instructor guides, participant materials, presentation content, and assessment tools.
• Ability to manage moderately complex learning projects from initial concept through final handoff for delivery.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with subject matter experts, HR partners, and business stakeholders.
• Familiarity with employee training, HR administration, employee relations, HRIS environments, and learning and development process design is preferred.