American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) · 22 hours ago
Designer, Senior Instructional
1701 City Plaza Drive, Spring, TX, 77389, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAmerican Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. The Senior Instructional Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and evaluating various learning solutions for the marine ship and offshore industry.
EnergyMarine TransportationNon ProfitRenewable EnergyShipping
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team to design and develop highly professional and engaging training projects and communications according to the project scope
Design diverse and compelling learning solutions using instructional design processes, theory and best practices, such as ISD, ADDIE, 6D, SAT
Develop learning solutions in accordance with the department’s responsibilities matrix (RACI)
Act as project manager for assigned learning deliverables. Maintain project schedules, meeting minutes and action plans
Lead training needs analyses and architect sessions to determine learning requirements and desired outcomes
Working closely with Content Managers, conduct content research, gleaning information from technical, soft skill and business documentation with Engineering and Survey personnel or other SME resources
Observe and validate training during pilot and post-production sessions
Develop and conduct lesson, course and program assessments and evaluation tools
Working with content managers, implement recommended changes to curricula based upon ABS personnel and client feedback
Build relationships with consultants and external vendors to attain objectives and ensure the timely and cost-efficient delivery of outsourced learning development
Perform design and development duties with minimal coaching and supervision
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Systems Technology, Instructional Design, Education, or related field
Minimum of five years (seven years preferred) of experience as an instructional designer producing learning solutions that accommodate a variety of delivery modes and methods in a professional, business environment
Two years of media content development experience in Articulate Storyline, expert skill levels required
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and deadlines
Demonstrates flexibility and critical thinking skills when managing changes in scope, implementation, timelines, and priority of a project
Demonstrate strong skill set for design documentation, sequencing content and determining appropriate learning strategies
Effective verbal communication skills. Should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences
Possesses a thorough understanding of the process of building e-Learning courseware including creative concepts, scripts and storyboards
Demonstrated use of Articulate Storyline
Excellent writing skills and use of creative message design principles (i.e., use of language, grammar, spelling, and organizing content) to achieve desired outcomes
Knowledge of creating, designing and editing graphics and media content with tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Flash
Excellent software skills in MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with MS Project
Excellent client service skills with upbeat attitude
Ability to gain a working knowledge with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management Systems
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience working in a production team environment preferred
Marine engineering or oil and gas background a plus
Benefits
Medical insurance (PPO and HD)
Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability leave programs
Parental leave program
Paid holidays
Paid vacation time
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
401K plan with a generous company match
Company
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Since its founding in 1862, ABS has been committed to setting standards for safety and excellence as one of the world’s leading ship classification organizations.
5001-10000 employees
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