Instructional Design Specialist

As an Instructional Design Specialist, you’ll play a key role in developing engaging, innovative, and effective learning experiences that support employee performance and business goals. You will collaborate closely with subject matter experts, trainers, and other instructional designers to design and develop training content in various formats, including e-learning, videos, instructor-led training, and more.

Schedule :

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm (6-month contract, with the potential of extension or full-time hire)

Key Responsibilities :

Design and develop learning content using tools such as Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, and Captivate.

Create training materials including eLearning modules, virtual and in-person instructor-led presentations, job aids, and infographics.

Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather content, define learning objectives, and ensure course accuracy.

Apply instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE) to produce effective, learner-centered content.

Support the development of multimedia assets and interactive learning components, including video, audio, and graphics.

Review and update existing learning content to ensure relevance, clarity, and consistency with current standards.

Assist with uploading and testing learning content in the LMS.

Monitor effectiveness through surveys, feedback, and other evaluation methods.

Stay up to date with trends in learning technology, instructional design, and adult learning theory.

Performs work under direct supervision.

Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Diligent, Punctual and Ready to work!

Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives assigned by the supervisor.?

Note : This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Technical Skills & Abilities :

Instructional Design Tools : Proficient in Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, Adobe Captivate, and Vyond

Graphic & Multimedia Design : Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro), Canva, and Figma

Learning Management Systems (LMS) : Experience uploading and managing content in platforms such as Cornerstone, Docebo, or similar SCORM-compliant LMS

Authoring & Content Standards : Knowledge of SCORM, xAPI, and HTML5-based course development

Project Management : Comfortable using tools like Asana, Trello, or Monday.com to manage tasks and timelines

Audio / Video Editing : Basic editing capabilities for instructional videos and voiceover content

Assessment Tools : Ability to design knowledge checks, quizzes, and evaluation surveys to assess learning outcomes

Data Analysis : Familiar with collecting and interpreting feedback and training metrics to assess course effectiveness

UI / UX Awareness : Understanding of user interface and experience principles for accessible and inclusive learning

Emerging Technology : Awareness of trends in VR / AR, microlearning, and AI-driven learning experiences

Education & Experience :

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning & Development, Communications, or a related field required

2–4 years of professional experience designing and developing training content for adult learners

Proven experience creating eLearning modules, instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (vILT), and blended learning solutions

Hands-on experience with authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, or Adobe Captivate

Familiarity with LMS platforms and experience publishing SCORM-compliant content

Working knowledge of instructional design models and methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, Bloom’s Taxonomy)

Experience collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) and cross-functional teams to translate complex topics into clear, engaging learning content

Exposure to graphic design or video production is a plus

Requirements :

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must be able to push, pull, move, and / or lift a minimum of 15 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and / or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

Prolonged periods of standing, sitting at a desk, and working on a computer

Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

Ability to get in and out of the vehicle and walk up and down stairs during your shift.

Must be able to stand, sit for prolonged periods of time, bend, kneel, squat, and twist.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company :

Are you interested in working for the world's largest cannabis market with a footprint that covers the entire breadth of the state of California? Are you someone who wants to be part of the growth of a fast-growing industry? At STIIIZY, our mission is clear : to provide the ultimate one stop shop cannabis experience by offering exceptional customer service and diversified products. We strive to build long-term customer loyalty. We are building a consumer-centric organization that is focused on sharing the transformational potential of cannabis with the world.

Our STIIIZY product line is one of the best-selling cannabis brands in the market today and has claimed the title of the best-selling vape brand across all BDSA-tracked markets and best-selling brand overall in the California market! We are proudly rooted in California and growing nationwide, with plans to expand into new markets. Additionally, we’re building distribution networks to reach over 60 countries, fueling our continued global growth!

We recognize that our employees are at the center of our success, and we take pride in a corporate culture that emphasizes our core values : Influence, Inspire, Innovate, Win, & Grow!

Our employees come from a wide range of retail backgrounds, each bringing their own unique skills and talents to the table as we work together to continue our incredible growth.? If you are interested in partaking in the journey of building a nationally recognized and leading brand, we want to hear from you!

Benefits & Compensation :

Additional details about compensation and benefits eligibility for this role will be provided during the hiring process. All employees are provided competitive compensation and paid training. We offer a range of benefits packages based on employee eligibility, including :

Paid Vacation Time, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Parental Leave.

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Employee Assistance Program.

401k with generous employer match.

Life Insurance.

Employee discounts on products and services.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #ENGHP