Instructional Designer

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Instructional Designer to join our YGC team in Kennesaw, GA. The Learning & Development professional will be specialized in Instructional Design and 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. Responsible for content development and facilitation of systems, publications, and communications for use in areas of sales, service, technical training, warranty, parts, and customer information & also facilitating content and training for instructor led, online, internal and external groups. This position also supports management as needed in development and support of key business development initiatives.

What you'll be doing:

• Identify and apply the most optimum instructional design models (ADDI, Kirkpatrick, articulate etc. …), 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
• Support management and team in development of key initiatives, and support of training, key service projects and systems, and working in collaborative teams.
• Performs other duties as required.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline (preferably Instructional Design focused)
• Minimum 5-year Instructional Design experience.
• Must have working knowledge of LMS systems.
• Must have working knowledge of Adobe.
• Must have working knowledge E-Learning authoring software.
• Ability to travel as required up to 15%.
• Creative, innovative, people person and great organizational skills.
• Position is on site.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

What's in it for you:

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Corporate Bonus
• Fertility Benefits
• 5-hour workweek
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits
• Ability to borrow Yamaha products

Reports to: Dealer Development Manager

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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