Job Details:
Job Purpose/Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Instructional Designer to join our team. As an Instructional Designer, you will be responsible for designing and developing engaging and effective learning materials for our organization. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, trainers, and other stakeholders to create instructional content that meets the needs of our learners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and e-learning development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to analyze learning needs and develop learning objectives.
- Design and develop instructional materials, including e-learning courses, instructor-led training materials, job aids, and assessments.
- Apply instructional design principles and adult learning theory to create engaging and interactive learning experiences.
- Utilize industry-standard tools such as Articulate 360 (Rise & Storyline), Workday Learning, Camtasia, and Synthesia to develop e-learning modules and multimedia content.
- Incorporate multimedia elements, such as graphics, audio, and video, to enhance learning materials.
- Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to instructional design standards.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of learning materials through assessments and feedback from learners and stakeholders.
- Revise and update existing learning materials to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in instructional design and e-learning development.
Requirements:
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, HR, Education, Business or a related field.
- 3+ years proven experience in instructional design and e-learning development for adult learners in a corporate environment.
- Strong knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build curriculum through storytelling by incorporating case studies, real-life examples or fictional scenarios.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS, ideally Workday) and learning technologies.
- Familiarity with assessment and evaluation methodologies for learning effectiveness.
Preferred Skills:
- 5+ years proven experience in instructional design and e-learning development for adult learners in a corporate environment.
- Experience with industry-standard tools such as Articulate 360 (Rise & Storyline), Workday Learning, Camtasia, and Synthesia.
- Knowledge of graphic design principles and experience using graphic design tools, such as Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Experience using ChatGPT and other similar tools to support research and writing as it relates to instructional design.
- Familiarity with virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies for learning.
- Experience with gamification techniques and game-based learning.
- Familiarity with project methodologies, such as Agile and ADDIE.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Human Resources, Education, Business, or a related field
- 3+ years of instructional design and e-learning development experience for adult learners in a corporate environment
- Knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theory
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build curriculum using storytelling, case studies, real-life examples, or fictional scenarios
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Familiarity with learning management systems and learning technologies, ideally Workday Learning
- Familiarity with assessment and evaluation methodologies for learning effectiveness
- 5+ years of instructional design and e-learning development experience for adult learners in a corporate environment
- Experience with Articulate 360, Rise, Storyline, Workday Learning, Camtasia, and Synthesia
- Knowledge of graphic design principles and experience with Adobe Creative Cloud or similar tools
- Experience using ChatGPT or similar tools for instructional design research and writing
- Familiarity with virtual reality and augmented reality technologies for learning
- Experience with gamification and game-based learning
- Familiarity with Agile and ADDIE methodologies
Tyson Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one and are complemented by telehealth, wellbeing programs, and added mental‑health support. Vision and basic dental are available at no additional cost, and preventive care is emphasized.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave has been expanded for birth and adoptive parents, signaling stronger family support. Select locations have piloted childcare solutions to better support shift workers.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching after a year and an employee stock purchase plan are available to build long‑term financial security. Company‑paid life and disability coverage further bolster the protection package.
Tyson Foods Insights
What We Do
World's largest processor and marketer of protein food products. We think differently and we act boldly. At Tyson Foods, we're not only ready for tomorrow, we’re leading the way. We are a company of people engaged in the production of food, seeking to pursue truth and integrity, and committed to creating value for our shareholders, our customers, our team members, and our communities. We built our name on providing generations of families with wholesome, great-tasting chicken. But today’s Tyson Foods is so much more. As values and behaviors around food have changed, so have we. Today, we’re innovators uniquely positioned to reshape what it means to feed our world. Today, we not only have the fastest growing portfolio of protein-centric brands, we offer greater transparency into everything we do.
