Lead Instructional Designer

What you’ll need to succeed as a Lead, Instructional Designer at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of experience in instructional design and development within a corporate or enterprise learning environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex learning programs from intake through launch.
• Familiarity with eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Rise) and collaboration platforms.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design best practices.

Preferred qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in instructional design and development within a corporate or enterprise learning environment.
• Experience designing learning for frontline, operational, or large-scale employee populations.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate business needs into effective learning solutions.

About the Lead, Instructional Designer job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead end‑to‑end instructional design and content development for complex training solutions across virtual, in‑person, and self‑paced modalities
• Utilize authoring tools, including Articulate Rise, Storyline, Camtasia, etc. To develop engaging and interactive learner-centered training
• Partner with business stakeholders and SMEs to translate needs into clear learning objectives and design direction
• Provide daily direction, review, and feedback to an offshore instructional design/content development team
• Ensure learning assets meet quality, consistency, accessibility, and adult learning standards
• Balance multiple projects, timelines, and priorities in partnership ensuring on time delivery
• Continuously improve learning solutions based on feedback, outcomes, and business needs, proactively enhancing training and elevating the bar of design standards

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. 

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. 

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