At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

We are seeking an Instructional Designer (Temporary) to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Learning & Development team and Retail leadership to understand and execute the Retail Onboarding strategy. The position requires designing, building and creating a variety of instructional materials such as e-learning modules, video tutorials, digital job aids and other educational materials to supporting the onboarding program. Applicants should have experience within the retail industry with an understanding of retail operations and/or a similar fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate also possesses sharp interpersonal communication skills for negotiation, consulting, interviews and presentations. 

A day on the job looks like this: 

• Design onboarding curriculum utilizing an array of instructional design strategies that focus on innovative ways to deliver and deploy learning 
• Follow the Adult Learning Methodology to identify and write learning objectives, storyboard content and design learning approaches 
• Utilize tools like Articulate and Adobe Creative Cloud to create visually appealing, engaging educational content 
• Emphasize and incorporate a multimedia approach into all learning materials to boost user engagement and comprehension 
• Develop scalable onboarding solutions that can be easily adapted for future reinforcement training requirements 
• Ensure learning solutions are delivered in a timely manner and meet the standards of simplicity and branded elegance 

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field 
• 3+ years instructional design experience, including design in virtual and e-learning training 
• Experience in Adult Learning Methodology 
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects 
• Intermediate expertise in e-learning authoring tools and other software for Instructional Design work (e.g., Articulate, Captivate, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) 
• Strong communication skills for writing/editing training materials that are clear, concise and grammatically correct 
• Project planning and management skills essential for balancing several instructional design projects simultaneously 
• Creative and conceptual skills to understand myriad ideas and problems and to create multiple solutions using theories and concepts 
• Self-starter who can work with limited supervision 
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment 

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Hourly: $40-$50
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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