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Designer, Senior Instructional

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Overview Job Description

The Senior Instructional Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and evaluating e-learning, web-based, classroom-based (live & virtual), case studies, structured on-the-job training, blended learning, and social learning technologies and solutions for the marine ship and offshore industry.

What You Will Do

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team to design and develop highly professional and engaging training projects and communications according to the project scope.

Design diverse and compelling learning solutions using instructional design processes, theory and best practices, such as ISD, ADDIE, 6D, SAT.

Develop learning solutions in accordance with the department’s responsibilities matrix (RACI).

Act as project manager for assigned learning deliverables. Maintain project schedules, meeting minutes and action plans.

Lead training needs analyses and architect sessions to determine learning requirements and desired outcomes.

Work closely with Content Managers, conduct content research, gleaning information from technical, soft skill and business documentation with Engineering and Survey personnel or other SME resources.

Observe and validate training during pilot and post-production sessions.

Develop and conduct lesson, course and program assessments and evaluation tools.

Work with content managers, implement recommended changes to curricula based upon ABS personnel and client feedback.

Build relationships with consultants and external vendors to attain objectives and ensure the timely and cost-efficient delivery of outsourced learning development.

Perform design and development duties with minimal coaching and supervision.

What You Will Need

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Systems Technology, Instructional Design, Education, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum of five years (seven years preferred) of experience as an instructional designer producing learning solutions that accommodate a variety of delivery modes and methods in a professional, business environment.

Two years of media content development experience in Articulate Storyline, expert skill levels required.

Experience working in a production team environment preferred.

Marine engineering or oil and gas background a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and deadlines. Demonstrates flexibility and critical thinking skills when managing changes in scope, implementation, timelines, and priority of a project.

Demonstrate strong skill set for design documentation, sequencing content and determining appropriate learning strategies.

Effective verbal communication skills. Should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

Possesses a thorough understanding of the process of building e-Learning courseware including creative concepts, scripts and storyboards. Demonstrated use of Articulate Storyline.

Excellent writing skills and use of creative message design principles (i.e., use of language, grammar, spelling, and organizing content) to achieve desired outcomes.

Knowledge of creating, designing and editing graphics and media content with tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Flash a plus.

Excellent software skills in MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with MS Project.

Excellent client service skills with upbeat attitude.

Ability to gain a working knowledge with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management Systems.

About Us We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

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