National Guardian Life Insurance Company · 1 day ago
Instructional Designer - CONTRACT (Hybrid - In Office 10 days/Month)
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expNational Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is one of America’s most successful independent life insurance companies, specializing in innovative insurance products. They are seeking an Instructional Designer to support their Learning & Development Program by designing engaging learning experiences and developing training materials for diverse audiences.
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Responsibilities
Design and develop training materials including e-learning modules, job aids, quick reference guides, and instructor led content
Apply instructional design best practices and adult learning principles to ensure effectiveness
Tailor content for diverse audiences (internal staff, external agents, partners)
Collaborate with the Learning & Development Program Lead to align content with overall training strategy
Partner with the Learning & Development Program Lead to prepare facilitators and support training delivery
Ensure materials are optimized for both virtual and in-person sessions
Maintain consistency across training artifacts and platforms
Work closely with subject matter experts to translate technical and process knowledge into learner-friendly content
Coordinate with project teams to ensure training materials reflect current system functionality and business processes
Incorporate feedback from learners, facilitators, and stakeholders into content updates
Support the business and SMEs as they transition from longstanding, department-specific training practices to more consistent, modern approaches, gradually introducing new practices
Collaborate with Human Resources for internal training needs and LMS support
Support evaluation of training effectiveness through surveys, assessments, and learner feedback
Recommend improvements to content design and delivery methods
Contribute to reporting on readiness and adoption of metrics
Qualification
Required
Entry-level experience
In-depth understanding of instructional design models and learning theories
Strong skills in eLearning development tools (Articulate, Captivate, etc.) and LMS platforms
Ability to simplify complex information into clear, engaging learning experiences
Collaborative mindset with strong attention to detail
Clear and effective curriculum-planning and development skills
Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, or related field required
A minimum of three years of experience in instructional design, preferably supporting large-scale system implementations required
Preferred
Experience with OIPA (Oracle Insurance Policy Administration) or similar policy administration platforms is strongly preferred
Company
National Guardian Life Insurance Company
Since 1909, National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) has been one of America’s most successful and highly rated independent life insurance companies.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brian Hogan
Sr VP & CFO - Retired
Nancy Stoddard
SVP & CFO at National Guardian Life
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