Senior Instructional Designer

The Learning Experience Designer can design, develop and facilitate instructional material for training courses supporting company products, sales, partner, and employee training. Demonstrate and utilize effective needs analysis, project management, course development, and facilitation skills. The Learning Experience Designer can independently develop interactive entry and advanced-level courses for both internal and external audiences. Has advanced level experience using visual design, and eLearning authoring tools to create engaging and professional-looking training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct needs assessments and strategic learning assessments to develop the basis for curriculum development or to update curricula.
• Design a variety of instructional materials for instructor-led courses, eLearning courses, web-based learning aids or products, and other programs as needed
• Partner with stakeholders across Nextiva to form and foster great working relationships
• Create realistic objectives for learning or performance for students and instructors
• Partner with Subject Matter Experts to make complex ideas simple to understand
• Use visual design, and eLearning authoring tools to create simple, effective, and beautiful training content that adheres to Nextiva’s brand standards
• Delivers instructor-led, online, and blended training courses for various departments
• Delivers and supports new-hire training and onboarding rollouts
• Conducts product training, as well as periodic refresher training as needed
• Provides training support during launches, updates and other key company or product initiatives
• Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of instructional material and plan necessary changes
• Redesign courses for online delivery so they are conducive to distance learning programs while still adhering to the goals of Nextiva

Qualifications:

 Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related subject
• Minimum of 3 years of instructional design experience preferably in product/technical and sales training courses
• Advanced experience authoring eLearning content with Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate, and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat PRO)
• A portfolio of work examples demonstrating proficiency creating engaging and interactive training content that is visually appealing. We’re most interested in seeing:
• Interactive eLearning courses
• Video
• Software simulation
• Gamified learning
• Examples of complex ideas explained simply
• Experience conducting virtual training using platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Chime required, as well as in-person instructor led training
• Preference for using Agile/Lean instructional design methods
• Must be proactive and able to take initiative with minimal supervision
• Flexible, creative, and innovative, with the ability to manage responsibilities and priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented, and time-critical environment
• Able to receive feedback and adjust direction as needed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Must be willing to travel internationally and domestically and maintain a passport

Preferred

• Experience leading instructional design projects
• Experience teaching others how to use eLearning/video/graphic design tools
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat PRO)
• HTML/CSS experience a plus
• MacBook Pro - Apple operating systems

Nextiva Core Competencies / DNA:

• Drives Results:  The successful candidate will be action oriented, with a passion for solving problems.  They will bring clarity and simplicity to ambiguous situations.  This individual will challenge the status quo; asking what we can do differently and finding ways to create and build more success.  They are a change agent, prepared to lead and drive changes as we transform. 
• Critical Thinker:  The successful candidate is fact based and data driven, able to understand and articulate the “why,” identifying key drivers and learning from the past.  They are forward-thinking, anticipating problems before they arise.  They’ll recommend and action well thought out solutions, understanding the risks and dependencies. 
• Right Attitude:  The successful candidate will be team-oriented, collaborative and competitive with a winning mindset; they’re resilient and able to easily bounce back from setbacks.  They will be able to zoom in / out, willing to be hands-on to help solve important problems while being a motivating figure for the team along the way.  They will embrace a culture of service and learning with a focus on caring, supporting and respecting our customers and team members.

Total Rewards 

Our Total Rewards offerings are designed to allow Nexties to take care of themselves and their families so they can be their best, in and out of the office. 

Our compensation packages are tailored to each role and candidate's qualifications. We consider a wide range of factors, including skills, experience, training, and certifications, when determining compensation. We aim to offer competitive salaries or wages that reflect the value you bring to our team. Depending on the position, compensation may include base salary and/or hourly wages, incentives, or bonuses. 

The expected hiring range is $66,000 - $104,000. A different level in the job hierarchy may apply to a specific candidate, resulting in a different hiring range. 

• Health 🍏 - Multiple health plan options to suit your needs, including medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine coverage 
• Insurance 💼 - Life, disability, and supplemental indemnity plans 
• Work-Life Balance ⚖️ - Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried employees, PTO for hourly employees, Paid Sick Time (PST), paid parental bonding leave, and paid holidays 
• Financial Security 💰 -  401(k) with company match, Health Savings Accounts with company contributions, Dependent Care FSA 
• Wellness 🤸‍ - Employee Assistance Program and comprehensive wellness initiatives 
• Growth 🌱 - Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities and career advancement 

At Nextiva, we're committed to supporting our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth. Join us and build a rewarding career! 

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Nextiva is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Nextiva participates in the E-Verify Program where and as required by law. For additional information about E-Verify visit USCIS. 

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