Instructional Designer

3 weeks ago


Houston, United States GP Strategies Full time
GP Strategies Corporation is one of the world's leading talent transformation providers. By delivering award-winning learning and development solutions, we help organizations transform through their people and achieve meaningful change. GP Strategies has delivered our innovative consulting, learning services, and talent technology solutions to over 6,000 organizations globally.

From our global experience working across thousands of projects and initiatives over the past 55 years, we've learned that relationships, business, work, innovation, strategy, and transformation are all about people. And, to put it simply, GP Strategies is about our people - an extensive global network of learning experts. Additional information can be found at www.gpstrategies.com.

SUMMARY:
The Instructional Designer is a key role for developing and delivering impactful learning solutions with a focus on technical content. Ideal candidates will have a technical background and experience in the Oil and Gas or Pipeline industries. This position involves managing projects through all stages, from design to implementation, and ensuring that the learning materials are both technically accurate and engaging. The role may also include coordination with Flex team resources as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Customer Experience: Deliver high-quality service to clients by meeting requirements, exceeding expectations, and adhering to project schedules and budgets.
  • Design and Development: Create and develop technical learning materials and solutions, including digital and blended learning formats. Design curricula and learning journeys tailored to the Oil and Gas/Pipeline industries.
  • Project Execution: Manage assigned projects from start to finish, ensuring timely and successful delivery. Work closely with project managers and internal teams to meet project milestones.
  • Collaboration: Partner with technical subject matter experts (SMEs), art directors, and developers to create accurate and engaging learning experiences. Collaborate with Flex team resources when necessary.
  • Client Interaction: Engage with clients and stakeholders to define technical content, learning objectives, and project requirements. Provide updates and adjust deliverables based on client feedback.
  • Design Documentation: Develop clear and persuasive design documentation that reflects technical accuracy and relevance to industry needs.
  • Evaluation and Improvement: Analyze training outcomes and recommend adjustments to enhance the effectiveness of learning solutions based on feedback and evaluations.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES
The Instructional Designer should demonstrate:
  • Technical expertise with experience in the Oil and Gas or Pipeline industries.
  • Proficiency in the full instructional design lifecycle, including needs analysis, design, development, and evaluation.
  • Experience with instructional design tools and technologies, such as SCORM, LMSs, and e-learning platforms.
  • Strong understanding of adult learning principles and recent advancements in learning technologies.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the capability to present and discuss technical content and design concepts clearly.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • A degree in education, instructional design, or a related field with two years of experience in designing and developing technical learning materials.
  • Or a degree in another relevant field with four years of experience in designing and developing technical learning materials.
  • Or six years of experience in a similar role, with a strong focus on technical content and industry-specific knowledge.

With more than 4000 employees in over 30 countries, diversity at GP Strategies is second nature Beyond our locations, our culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.

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