Instructional Design Senior Analyst

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Talent Development team in Human Resources is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior Instructional Designer. The Senior Instructional Designer is the primary experience designer for learning experiences across Toyota Motor North America. This role requires a strategic thinker and collaborative partner who can assess, design, develop, and execute a variety of learning experiences that drive business goals.

Our ideal candidate applies the latest research and knowledge in instructional design and learning theory to create engaging, memorable, and outcome-driven learning. This role will also serve as a program facilitator within the TMNA enterprise. Reporting to the Content and Facilitation Manager, the person in this role will support HR Talent Development team’s objective to enable and support team member learning & development through experience, exposure, and education.

What you’ll be doing

• Own the end-to-end life cycle of learning deliverables, from needs analysis to script and storyboard creation, development of deliverables, marketing and communications, and evaluation

• Partner with business functions, SMEs, and stakeholders to create instructional design strategies that meet business learning objectives

• Use data analytics, learner feedback, and research in learning theory to evaluate the effectiveness of learning products and identify areas of improvement

• Coordinate the scheduling of training programs, including logistics planning, managing run-of-shows, and supporting day-of production and/or facilitation

• Leverage new methodologies and modalities to identify opportunities for innovation

• Work collaboratively with an agile learning team, managing project timelines to deliver timely and quality products

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree required (BA or BS) or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of relevant work experience as an instructional/learning designer, curriculum developer, or a similar role

• Advanced knowledge of instructional design principles, models, and theories including emerging learning technologies

• Proficiency with content authoring tools and systems (Articulate Suite, Camtasia, Vyond, Adobe Creative Cloud, and similar platforms)

• Expertise in visual design (Adobe creative cloud) and communication

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new learning & development tools and systems

• User experience (UX) planning and design experience

• Cross-functional project management experience and process experience

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proposal development and presentation

• Demonstrated large-group facilitation experience

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time

Added bonus if you have

• Experience working with agile/scrum methodology for Instructional Design

• Experience with artificial intelligence and technology that aids just-in-time learning delivery

• Experience working with Human Resources, Talent Development or Learning & Development

• Experience working in a hybrid work environment (part-time virtual, part-time in the office)

• Ability to submit a portfolio of previous work

What We’ll Bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retireme