Instructional Designer Job Details | Grainger Businesses

Summary

Grainger is a broad-line distributor serving maintenance, repair, and operating needs through products and value-added solutions. The Instructional Designer develops learner-centered blended training materials, collaborates with subject matter experts, translates complex information into practical learning resources, and continuously improves content using feedback and emerging learning technologies.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops blended training materials to help employees quickly acquire essential knowledge and skills for their roles from a variety of learning and development strategies
• Applies instructional design methodologies and collaborates with subject matter experts to ensure learning solutions are accurate, effective, and aligned with organizational goals
• Creates engaging learning experiences in various formats, making training accessible and relevant for diverse audiences and operational needs
• Translates complex information into practical resources and eLearning modules so learners can easily understand and apply new concepts
• Manages multiple projects and deliverables to provide timely training solutions that support business priorities
• Regularly updates and improves training content to reflect current practices, integrate feedback, and maintain consistency with organizational standards

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communication, or another related field
• Knowledge of instructional design methodologies, adult learning theory, and best practices in training development
• Familiarity with a range of learning modalities, including eLearning (e.g., Storyline, Rise, Camtasia), instructor-led, blended, and microlearning
• Understanding of virtual immersive simulation technologies and their application in learning
• Awareness of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles for learning content
• Applies project management practices to organize work, track milestones, and manage multiple concurrent priorities
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new authoring technologies and learning platforms
• 2+ years of experience in related field
• Continuing Education learning certificates

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communication, or another related field
• Knowledge of instructional design methodologies, adult learning theory, and best practices in training development
• Familiarity with a range of learning modalities, including eLearning (e.g., Storyline, Rise, Camtasia), instructor-led, blended, and microlearning
• Understanding of virtual immersive simulation technologies and their application in learning
• Awareness of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles for learning content
• Applies project management practices to organize work, track milestones, and manage multiple concurrent priorities
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new authoring technologies and learning platforms

Nice to Haves

• 2+ years of experience in related field
• Continuing Education learning certificates

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement; this position is to be located in Lake Forest, IL with office presence at least 1x per week, and remote/virtual may be considered for candidates outside the Lake Forest/Chicago area.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.