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AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.

We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.

As the Instructional Designer, you will create clear, engaging learning experiences that help AHEAD employees build skills and perform at their best. You'll be a key member of AHEAD's Talent Development team, working closely with a Talent Development Partner, business stakeholders, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to turn learning needs into practical, engaging solutions. We're looking for someone who brings strong instructional design skills, curiosity, and the ability to create polished learning content in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Partner with the Talent Development Partner to understand the learning need, audience, goals, and recommended approach.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and SMEs to define clear learning objectives, success criteria, desired outcomes, and content requirements.
• Assess existing learning materials and resources to determine their effectiveness and relevance.
• Translate learning objectives to design and develop engaging learning experiences using adult learning principles and evidence-based design.
• Create storyboards, scripts, outlines, and visual concepts that guide development.
• Simplify complex topics into concise, practical content supported by real-world examples to make learning practical and easy to apply.
• Build learning experiences using digital authoring (Articulate Rise, Storyline) and basic multimedia tools.
• Develop eLearning modules, videos, job aids, facilitator guides, and assessments.
• Ensure learning materials are accessible, inclusive, and easy to navigate.
• Test learning materials, incorporate SME feedback, and prepare solutions for LMS deployment.
• Partner with the Senior LMS Administrator to prepare and deploy learning solutions in Cornerstone.
• Use modern tools, including AI, to support drafting, prototyping, and enhancing learning content.
• Conduct user testing and basic configuration to ensure a smooth learner experience.
• Gather learner feedback and usage data to assess effectiveness.
• Monitor the performance of learning solutions and make updates as needed.
• Stay current on instructional design trends and emerging learning technologies.
• Contribute content and design support for onboarding, role-specific training, and other enterprise learning programs.
• Apply shared templates, brand standards, and quality checks to ensure consistent, "client-ready" deliverables.
• Collaborate with SMEs, stakeholders, and cross-functional partners throughout the design and development process.
• Support the Talent Development team with special projects as needed.
• Manage multiple design projects and timelines in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Communicate progress, risks, and needs to the Talent Development Partner and stakeholders.
• Deliver high-quality work on schedule while balancing shifting priorities.

Qualifications

Why AHEAD :

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

USA Employment Benefits include : - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 401(k) - Paid company holidays - Paid time off - Paid parental and caregiver leave - Plus more! See benefits https : / / www.aheadbenefits.com / for additional details.

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings ("OTE") for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.