Instructional Designer

Gemini Inc. • Full-time • Garland, Texas, United States • $6.20m - $7.70m / year • 2w ago

Gemini is looking for an experienced Instructional Designer to join our team in Garland, TX or Cannon Falls, MN! This is a hybrid role, with expectations to be onsite for onboarding. This role is responsible for supporting the goals and vision of Gemini Incorporated by designing and developing strategic, high-impact training content that aligns with organizational and department goals. This role ensures learning materials are effective, accurate, engaging, and scalable-empowering leaders and functional trainers to effectively deliver training that enhances product knowledge, communication, and service quality. Come be a part of a great opportunity at Gemini, where our customer commitment and teamwork build the foundations for success.

A day in the life of a Instructional Designer includes:

Analyze training needs with leaders and collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to define learning objectives and course content.
Design, develop, and deliver instructional materials including eLearning modules, instructor-led training (ILT), application, task analyses, materials, job aids, and assessments.
Build toolkits and supporting resources for leaders and trainers to ensure consistent delivery across teams and locations.
Apply instructional design theories, adult learning principles, and innovative strategies to create engaging learning experiences.
Develop storyboards, scripts, and prototypes using tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Captivate, or similar platforms.
Implement and manage content in learning management systems (LMS) and ensure course compatibility.
Evaluate learning effectiveness through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics, and use data to improve course quality.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet project timelines and deadlines.
Stay up to date on trends in instructional design, technology, and adult learning theory.

Skills and Abilities:

Proficiency in adult learning theory (ADDIE, Bloom's Taxonomy, etc.) to ensure content is practical, scalable and relevant to diverse learning needs.
Strong writing and content development skills, with the ability to simplify complex information into digestible formats.
- Includes skills in creating visually appealing and interactive content along with scripting and storyboard writing.
Strong communication, collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and influence skills.
- Includes working with subject matter experts (SMEs) to extract content and translate it into clear, learner-friendly formats.
Strong analytical skills to identify skill or knowledge gaps in the team: pinpoint gaps and develop solutions that meet the need.
Creative skill in content creation and delivery to ensure it maximizes learner attention and delivers back on expected behavior change.
Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and influence without authority.
Flexible and able to pivot content and delivery methods to support organizational changes with positivity and optimism (positive change agent for the team).
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive the greatest impact through training.
Project management and organizational skills to ensure timelines are met, resources and utilized efficiently and content delivery is seamless.
Willing and able to travel to other sites up to 15%.

Qualifications - Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, Communications, or related field.
2-5 years of experience in instructional design and course development
Experience conducting needs analysis to identify gaps between current employee performance and business objectives.
Proficiency with instructional design tools (e.g., Articulate Rise/Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Canva).
Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Cornerstone OnDemand preferred, and managing SCORM-compliant content.
Background in manufacturing, B2B customer service, or technical product environments preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:

$0 Health Insurance Premium for Employee-Only Coverage (Plus low-cost premiums for other coverage levels!)
4% Retirement Match with Profit Sharing
Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
Get Paid Weekly
Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI
Tuition Reimbursement Program

About Us:

As a leader in the signage manufacturing industry, Gemini, Inc. has been providing stability to our employees since 1963. We know what it means to be human, and we strive to make sure our employees feel valued. Due to our incredible family of employees, we have grown substantially and are looking to grow our team further with like-minded individuals that share in our company values: Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Respect, Diversity, Stability, Stewardship.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Gemini will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For additional assistance email;hr.dept@geminisignproducts.comor call(507) 263-3957and ask for the Human Resources Representative assigned to the location of interest.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

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