Instructional Designer

Please note that there are three positions available. By applying to this requisition, you will be considered for all three openings.

The Instructional Designer uses their knowledge of adult learning principles to develop high-quality, high-impact learning content in support of enterprise initiatives. They work effectively with key stakeholders across multiple levels to identify training needs and to design and develop learning programs.

Responsibilities:

• Designs and develops content across the full range of enterprise learning and development programs including new hire onboarding, career development, talent programs, management and leadership development and key organizational capabilities and tools.
• Support data and effectiveness tracking
• Conducts needs analysis for learning & development on various business topics.
• Develops learning content through independent research and through partnership with internal subject matter experts.
• Designs and develops live (ILT) and virtual (VILT) instructor-led course materials including slide decks, facilitator guides, and activity sheets.
• Designs and develops interactive eLearning (WBT) content and curricula.
• Manages stakeholders and subject matter experts in the content development process, ensuring alignment, engagement, and expectation management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 2 years related experience in the training field including technical writing or instructional design.
• Working knowledge of current eLearning instructional design tools including the Articulate 360 suite and other design software is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to apply adult learning principles to the design of training content.
• Solid working knowledge of the ADDIE instructional systems design methodology.
• Ability to extract knowledge from Subject Matters Experts and design for engaging learning experience.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to maintain customer-first focus on high priority, high sensitivity issues.
• Ability to be an effective partner for stakeholders and sponsors across all levels of the enterprise.

Base Pay Information

The national base pay range is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. Pay Grade 18. $56,900 - $119,200

Additional Information:

Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Competitive base and incentive pay
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations

This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.

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Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote, Gunnison, CO

Job ID: Delta_Dental-3104

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-13T23:36:46