Instructional Designer

Overview

Instructional Designer at SUSE. The Role: An Instructional Designer focused on enablement and course creation is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing learning experiences that help learners gain knowledge, skills, and competencies. This role involves creating engaging, effective, and learner-centred training programs, often focusing on upskilling employees, customers, or external partners. The goal is to ensure that the designed courses are aligned with organisational objectives and help learners achieve measurable success.About SUSE

Always open. Our code, our culture, our opportunities. Leading open innovation without limits. We are SUSE. SUSE is a global leader in innovative, reliable and secure enterprise open source solutions, including SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE), Rancher and NeuVector. More than 60% of the Fortune 500 rely on SUSE to power their mission-critical workloads, enabling them to innovate everywhere – from the data center to the cloud, to the edge and beyond. SUSE puts the “open” back in open source, collaborating with partners and communities to give customers the agility to tackle innovation challenges today and the freedom to evolve their strategy and solutions tomorrow. We are open in our roots and open in our approach, striving to be the most trusted open innovator in the World. Openness extends beyond our technology. Our vibrant community thrives on diversity and connectivity without borders.Responsibilities

Develop end-to-end learning modules, including eLearning courses, instructor-led training (ILT), and blended learning solutions.Design instructional materials using video, animations, simulations, case studies, quizzes, and assessments.Ensure technical functionality is flexible, compatible with overall SUSE tools, and requires minimal effort for change management.Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to create a curriculum that aligns with the learners'' needs and the organisational goals.Define clear, measurable learning objectives for each course and ensure alignment with overall training goals.Recommend and educate on the necessary tools and resources to enable learners to access and succeed in their training.Develop onboarding programs that help new employees or clients get up to speed quickly and efficiently.Design training solutions that empower learners to improve performance, knowledge retention, and application in real-world situations.Upload and manage learning content in Learning Management Systems (LMS) for easy access and tracking.Leverage authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, and Camtasia to create interactive learning content.Stay updated on the latest technologies and trends in instructional design and incorporate them into course creation including mobile learning, gamification, and virtual reality.Create quizzes, tests, and practical exercises to evaluate learners'' understanding and application of the content.Gather feedback from learners and stakeholders to refine and improve courses continuously.Track learner progress, course completion rates, and engagement metrics to measure the effectiveness of the training program.Develop and maintain comprehensive reports and interactive dashboards to communicate key insights and performance metrics to stakeholders.Work closely with SMEs, product BUs, managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that course content is accurate, relevant, and aligned with organisational goals.Partner with HR, Talent Development, and other teams to align learning strategies with organisational needs and to support employee development initiatives.Modify existing content or create customised courses based on specific learner needs for internal staff, customers, or partners.Manage the end to end course creation process from conceptualisation to launch, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.Coordinate resources including SMEs, content developers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.Prioritise work efforts to optimise productivity and reduce cycle time and recommend alternatives to design and ETA challenges.Qualifications

Master’s degree or graduate certificate diploma in Educational Technology or Instructional TechnologyAt least 10+ years of experience in instructional design, course development, or learning enablement.Strong project management skillsExceptional communication skills including clear and articulate verbal and written communication, active listening, and the ability to adapt communication style to diverse audiences and situations.Prior experience designing corporate training programs or educational content for specific industries is preferred.Familiarity with creating courses for diverse learning environments online, blended, or in person.Proficiency in eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia.Familiarity with Learning Management Systems for course deployment and tracking.Knowledge of multimedia production and editing software is an asset.Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Education and TrainingIndustries: Software DevelopmentSUSE ..... full job details .....