Instructional Designer III

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for an Instructional Designer III to join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA. The Instructional Designer III will specialize in Instructional Design and be proficient in current design models and practices to bolster a data-driven learning model. You will work collaboratively with key stakeholders and business units to assess needs and achieve organizational goals.

What you'll be doing:

• Identify and apply the most optimum instructional design models (ADDI, Kirkpatrick...), principles, and patterns to create engaging and effective learning modules.
• Responsible for the development and creation of ILT, E-Learning, Micro-Learning and Blended curriculums to augment data-driven learning strategies using multiple delivery methods.
• Design and apply adaptive learning strategies to produce an engaging, relevant and personalized learning experience that aligns with specific results.
• Develop pre- and post-assessments to measure efficacy of learning content.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to capture appropriate technical and product information.
• Responsible for supporting job hazard identification and safety analysis as prescribed by EHS team. Creation of specific work instructions for specialized MIC machinery and equipment, establish and maintain lock-out/tag-out procedures, etc.
• Track, measure, and analyze results of content while leveraging feedback and data to improve course material and design. Conduct peer reviews and mentoring of trainers to adjust learning strategies as needed.
• Apply Information Mapping tools to assess information, determine impacts and identify skills gaps.
• Design facilitator, self-learning, direct and/or alternate student learning experiences.
• Lead facilitator, self-learning, direct and/or alternate content delivery transitions with the training instructors

What you need to be successful:

• BA / BS degree with a focus in Instructional Design minimum. M. Ed. is preferred.
• Minimum 5-years Instructional Design experience.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

Reports to: Marine Tech Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Client-provided location(s): Kennesaw, GA

Job ID: Yamaha-fb8f8b7a-8577-4f13-a7f3-766bfab6ebe6

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-20T18:34:38