Lead Instructional Designer
Alliant Credit Union, Chicago, IL, United States
Design and deliver innovative learning experiences supporting large-scale development programs across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to assess learning needs, build targeted training pathways, and manage learning content that enhances the employee experience. Combine instructional design expertise, strategic program management, and emerging technologies, including AI, to create impactful solutions. Continuously evaluate and refine learning initiatives to achieve measurable behavioral and performance outcomes that support organizational goals.
Essential Responsibilities
Design and develop multi-modal learning experiences such as eLearning, instructor‑led training, virtual learning, videos, guides, and job aids leveraging AI tools to personalize content, accelerate development, and enhance learner engagement
Create engaging, branded learning assets utilizing instructional design best practices and adult learning theory, while integrating AI‑driven insights and automation to optimize design and delivery
Develop assessments, activities, and application tools that reinforce behavior change and skill development. Create metrics dashboards, track participation, and measure learning effectiveness
Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to capture critical expertise and transform it into engaging, scalable learning solutions that drive capability building across the organization
Design and implement enterprise‑wide learning strategies that foster a culture of continuous growth, including structured learning pathways and competency‑based development programs for emerging leaders and high‑potential talent. Align initiatives with organizational priorities, succession planning, and career advancement to build leadership capability and workforce agility
Align with HR COEs and business leaders to guide teams through change by embedding change management principles into development initiatives, ensuring adaptability and engagement during transformation
Maintain learning content within the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure accuracy, quality standards, and an optimal user experience, while coordinating with designated team members to update content as needed
Analyze organizational learning needs to recommend targeted solutions and provide insights that elevate workforce capability. Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative design practices, bringing forward ideas to enhance programs and advance overall team initiatives
Education & Years of Experience
Minimum – High School or Equivalent
Preferred – 4 Year Bachelors Degree in Business or Related
Minimum – 5 Years Instructional design, learning experience design, talent development or related
Compensation & Benefits Typical hiring range:
$76,600.00 to $119,100.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined using factors such as experience, skills & knowledge.
Benefits:
Alliant provides a benefits package including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k) with employer match including:
Annual performance bonus
Work from home up to 3 days a week
Paid parental leave
Employee discount programs
Time off including paid personal and sick days
11 paid holidays
Education reimbursement
Note that eligibility and cost of benefits can vary depending on the number of regularly scheduled hours, and job status such as regular full‑time, regular part‑time, or temporary employment.
Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business transactions with policy and process of the Bank Secrecy Act. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, company procedures and policies. Maintains integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with or regarding credit union members and their accounts; complies with Privacy Act directives.
The responsibilities listed do not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Essential Responsibilities
Design and develop multi-modal learning experiences such as eLearning, instructor‑led training, virtual learning, videos, guides, and job aids leveraging AI tools to personalize content, accelerate development, and enhance learner engagement
Create engaging, branded learning assets utilizing instructional design best practices and adult learning theory, while integrating AI‑driven insights and automation to optimize design and delivery
Develop assessments, activities, and application tools that reinforce behavior change and skill development. Create metrics dashboards, track participation, and measure learning effectiveness
Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to capture critical expertise and transform it into engaging, scalable learning solutions that drive capability building across the organization
Design and implement enterprise‑wide learning strategies that foster a culture of continuous growth, including structured learning pathways and competency‑based development programs for emerging leaders and high‑potential talent. Align initiatives with organizational priorities, succession planning, and career advancement to build leadership capability and workforce agility
Align with HR COEs and business leaders to guide teams through change by embedding change management principles into development initiatives, ensuring adaptability and engagement during transformation
Maintain learning content within the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure accuracy, quality standards, and an optimal user experience, while coordinating with designated team members to update content as needed
Analyze organizational learning needs to recommend targeted solutions and provide insights that elevate workforce capability. Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative design practices, bringing forward ideas to enhance programs and advance overall team initiatives
Education & Years of Experience
Minimum – High School or Equivalent
Preferred – 4 Year Bachelors Degree in Business or Related
Minimum – 5 Years Instructional design, learning experience design, talent development or related
Compensation & Benefits Typical hiring range:
$76,600.00 to $119,100.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined using factors such as experience, skills & knowledge.
Benefits:
Alliant provides a benefits package including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k) with employer match including:
Annual performance bonus
Work from home up to 3 days a week
Paid parental leave
Employee discount programs
Time off including paid personal and sick days
11 paid holidays
Education reimbursement
Note that eligibility and cost of benefits can vary depending on the number of regularly scheduled hours, and job status such as regular full‑time, regular part‑time, or temporary employment.
Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business transactions with policy and process of the Bank Secrecy Act. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, company procedures and policies. Maintains integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with or regarding credit union members and their accounts; complies with Privacy Act directives.
The responsibilities listed do not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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