What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Designer - eLearning position at Yamaha Motor?
Job Brief
The Instructional Designer will be proficient in current design models and practices to bolster a data-driven learning model. Work collaboratively with key stakeholders and business units to assess needs and achieve organizational goals.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is a growing and dynamic organization with superb products that include motorcycles, outboard motors, ATVs, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, power assist bicycles, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, golf cars, accessories, apparel, and much more! We are a company of enthusiasts and have passion for our products!
Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for an Instructional Designer to join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA. This Learning & Development professional will be specialized in Instructional Design and be proficient in current design models and practices to bolster a data-driven learning model. The Instructional Designer will work collaboratively with key stakeholders and business units to assess needs and achieve organizational goals.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Identify and apply the most optimum instructional design models (ADDI, Kirkpatrick…), principles, and patterns to create engaging and effective learning modules.
- Responsible for the development and creation of ILT, E-Learning, Micro-Learning and Blended curriculums to augment data-driven learning strategies using multiple delivery methods.
- Design and apply adaptive learning strategies to produce an engaging, relevant and personalized learning experience that aligns with specific results.
- Develop pre- and post-assessments to measure efficacy of learning content.
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to capture appropriate technical and product information.
- Track, measure, and analyze results of content while leveraging feedback and data to improve course material and design. Conduct peer reviews and mentoring of trainers to adjust learning strategies as needed.
- Apply Information Mapping tools to assess information, determine impacts and identify skills gaps.
- Design facilitator, self-learning, direct and/or alternate student learning experiences.
- Lead facilitator, self-learning, direct and/or alternate content delivery transitions with the training instructors.
- Lead the technical training curriculum development processes and methods to produce specific results.
- Lead the development and implementation of alternate content delivery methods.
Knowledge and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Instructional Design minimum. M. Ed. is preferred.
- Minimum 5 year Instructional Design experience.
- Must have working knowledge of LMS systems.
- Must have working knowledge of Adobe In-Design.
- Must have working knowledge of Storyline or equivalent E-Learning authoring software.
- Strong Needs Analysis skill set.
- Ability to translate technical information into user-friendly material.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Reports to: Marine Technical Information Supervisor
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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