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Instructional Designer

Swoon, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Location:

Hybrid – Livermore, CA (approximately 20% onsite)

Pay Rate:

$72/hour

Client:

A leading Swoon client in the energy industry

About the Role Swoon is partnering with a leading organization in the energy industry to hire a

Senior Instructional Designer

to support the design and development of technical training programs. This role will focus on workforce development initiatives that ensure compliance, operational excellence, and alignment with strategic business objectives.

This is a hybrid position based in Livermore, CA, requiring approximately 20% onsite presence.

What You’ll Be Doing

Conduct needs assessments and front-end analyses to identify training gaps and recommend effective learning solutions

Apply the ADDIE model and adult learning principles to design structured, engaging technical training programs

Develop curriculum maps, learning objectives, assessments, and blended learning solutions

Collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), learning strategists, and cross-functional stakeholders

Design and develop Instructor-Led Training (ILT), Train-the-Trainer sessions, eLearning modules, and blended programs

Manage project timelines, deliverables, and quality assurance reviews

Track training effectiveness metrics and recommend continuous improvements

Facilitate key project milestones including kick-offs, pilots, and stakeholder reviews

What They’re Looking For

5+ years of instructional design experience

Strong background designing technical training programs (utility, engineering, manufacturing, or regulated environments preferred)

Proven experience applying the ADDIE model end-to-end

Experience conducting needs assessments and collaborating with SMEs

Strong project management skills, including managing timelines and stakeholder communication

Hands-on experience with Articulate (Storyline/Rise) and Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working within the energy or utility industry

Experience supporting technical or skilled trades training programs

Familiarity with tools such as Questionmark, Author-It, or similar platforms

Experience measuring training effectiveness and implementing continuous improvement strategies

Why This Opportunity?

Long-term contract with a stable, industry-leading organization

Opportunity to design impactful technical training programs at scale

Collaborative, cross-functional environment

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