Instructional Designer, Level I

We are looking for an Instructional Designer to join our Learning and Development team to help with the design and development of software training solutions that meet the learning requirements of multiple audiences in the WorkWave business.

The Instructional Designer will work as an integral part of a collaborative Learning and Development team responsible for the design, development, and implementation of online, hybrid, and/or traditional courses and learning experiences.

Using industry-recognized instructional design methodologies, the Instructional Designer will create learning solutions using multiple delivery modes; including blended, facilitator-led, and web-based training. The successful candidate has a diverse, blended learning background to include learning design, learning technology tools, and a talent for developing innovative, creative, and engaging adult learning experiences.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Use assessment tools & solicited feedback to evaluate training effectiveness
• Design, develop, and author highly effective, results-driven curriculum and training material to support the learning and development needs of internal employees and external WorkWave customers
• Identify appropriate delivery approaches/media/methodologies (e.g., ILT, eLearning, video)
• Keep informed of new company products, changes, and strategies to ensure current and effective learning content
• Engage/collaborate with appropriate stakeholders and SMEs to conduct needs analysis; identifying the knowledge, skills, and abilities gaps of a targeted audience
• Obtain stakeholder and SME approval of training materials (following review cycles), and make needed revisions based on stakeholder feedback
• Work independently to meet deadlines while coordinating with and soliciting input on materials from subject matter experts; develop relationships and work with the subject matter experts to validate course design and content

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Excellent oral communication, presentation, writing, and editing skills
• Experience with common authoring and course development tools (Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, et al)
• 4-year degree
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and peers to deliver business results
• 2+ years working as an Instructional Designer in the SaaS industry
• Ability to communicate and execute clear, consistent, and applicable learning experiences aligned to organizational goals
• Strong working knowledge of adult learning theory and teaching techniques
• Familiarity with a wide array of training concepts, practices, and procedures

A GLOBAL COMPANY WITH A LOCAL PRESENCE:

• Whether you work remotely or take advantage of one of our offices, you’ll find a community of WorkWavers that value diversity, and care deeply about our products, clients, our communities and each other
• We have employees in over 30 states, 7 countries and many regional offices - each with their own set of perks and opportunities to give back to the local community
• We know that there are benefits of being in the office and working from home. WorkWave promotes a healthy work/life balance and provides employees with the flexibility of collaborating in the office or the option to work virtually if desired

LOVE WHAT YOU DO, NO MATTER WHERE YOU DO IT:

• WORKING REMOTE? Great! Our teams are well versed at working collaboratively in a fully virtual environment. We keep our offices available to all to use when working remotely isn’t feasible, or to help with cross training, team building and/or brainstorming
• With everything you could find in a great downtown -- from restaurants and retail to art and culture the Bell Works “Metroburb” is a microcosm of innovation, possibility, and inspiration and WorkWave is proud to be a part of it
• We work hard but play hard too...need a break? When in the office kick back in our common area, play a game of arcade basketball, video games in our game rooms or face off in a ping pong match
• Our HQ is based at our state of the art home office in the historic Bell Works complex located in Holmdel Township, New Jersey
• Pharmacy, urgent care, bank, restaurants, florist, gym, dentist, outdoor patio bar and weekly farmers market all conveniently located on the first floor - making running errands on a break a breeze

RELAX, WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED:

• Employees can expect a robust benefits package, including health and dental, generous paid time off and 401k with company match

AND BEYOND...

• Tuition reimbursement
• 24/7 access to virtual medical care with Teladoc
• Robust Employee Assistance Program through TotalCare offering free counseling 24/7/365, plus financial counseling, legal guidance, adoption assistance services and much more!
• Regional discounts and perks
• Quarterly awards based on peer nominations
• Floating time off for holidays and/or your birthday
• Opportunities to participate in charitable events and give back to the community

GROW WITH US:

• We understand the impact of attracting and keeping top talent and reward intellectual curiosity and a thirst for personal and professional growth
• Encouraging our employees that already have an intimate knowledge of and passion for our products to apply for other roles within our walls just makes sense!
• Our employees have access to extensive video libraries for soft skill and role specific training available 24/7 and live trainings are provided throughout the year

JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM!

• 10 Time winner of Best Place to Work in New Jersey by NJBiz !
• WorkWave has been recognized with multiple awards for its outstanding products, growth and culture, including the Inc. 5000, SaaS Award, IT World Awards, Globe Awards, Silver Stevie Award for Employer of the Year, and Best Place to Work Inc. Magazine
• Recently named one of The Software Report's 3rd annual list of the Top 100 Software Companies of 2022 (worldwide!)

We’re 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 status: Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At WorkWave, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you feel like you could make a great impact in this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

WorkWave supports salary transparency, however please note that salary estimates provided by websites (LinkedIn, Glassdoor, etc.) and not by WorkWave may not accurately reflect the actual salary range for the position.