Instructional Designer

Human Resources / PeopleWorks
Dallas, TX
October 31, 2024

Instructional Designer

Job Summary

The Instructional Designer is responsible for the development and maintenance of Brinker International learning programs and courseware for both paper-based and digital content. This includes, but is not limited to, the development of facilitator manuals, participant materials, job aids, and other learning interventions as required.

 Your Key Job Functions

• Work collaboratively with members of cross-functional teams to determine and build appropriate training solutions, materials, and media.
• Conduct needs analysis.
• Design of training content for both paper-based and digital deployment.
• Perform lesson analysis, develop objectives, write storyboards and test banks, prepare narration scripts, and specify media.
• Design appropriate interactivity for lessons.
• Demonstrate creativity, flexibility, and innovation in course design.
• Develop instructor guides, participant materials, presentation assets, and other required course materials.
• Test and pilot materials to ensure that training needs and objectives are being met.
• Work with Subject Matter Experts to ensure quality and accuracy of content.
• Interface professionally with stakeholders, business partners, and other internal clients.
• Communicate regularly on all aspects of project from development to delivery.
• Facilitate classroom and train-the-trainer sessions.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, producing quality work under deadlines.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to effectively manage changes in project scope, timelines, and priorities.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring to the Team

• 2-4 years supporting corporate learning function.
• 2+ years project management
• 3-4 years relevant experience.
• Instructional design experience preferred.
• Restaurant experience preferred. 
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Effective at networking and building working relationships.
• Skilled in project management.
• Remains current with and have a thorough understanding of the latest industry technology tools and trends in education and instructional media.
• Strong instructional design, creative thinking, technical writing, and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with common industry development tools and software applications (MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Captivate, Illustrator, InDesign etc.)
• Experience with/or interest in emerging learning tools and applications (eLearning, gamification, virtual environments, etc.)
• Understanding of instructional design principles.