Purpose

The Instructional Designer is a key part of Floor and Decor’s Learning and Development Team. The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing and developing effective training programs for retail stores, distribution centers, and customer support center employees. A key requirement for this position is demonstrated experience with designing, developing and deploying effective training curriculum.

The Instructional Designer will conduct research and analysis to select the most appropriate learning strategies, methodologies, and technologies to maximize the learning experience. The incumbent applies proven instructional design techniques to develop detailed design plans for each learning initiative and has responsibility for the overall design integrity of each learning solution.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for building digital and instructor-led course content and ensuring learning effectiveness for all programs
• Partner with key business stakeholders, collaboratively addressing strategic workforce development needs and creating optimal learning solutions for our employees
• Design and develop on-line training using innovative multimedia tools and resources
• Conduct detailed job and task analysis, identifying skill gaps based on learning objectives that are aligned with business objectives
• Create job aids, manual, simulations, case studies, videos, and role play scenarios to achieve desired learning objectives
• Conduct evaluation of learning solutions effectiveness and publish measured results to ensure training programs meet performance objectives
• Lead training initiatives ensuring projects remain on time and within budget
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing to ensure that deadlines are met and quality standards are upheld

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design, Training and Development, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a training function providing instructional design services, building effective training programs for a decentralized workforce.
• Experience designing and developing blended learning solutions including synchronous and asynchronous e-learning, instructor-led training content, and supporting materials such as audio, video, simulations, toolkits, and job aids.
• Experience with e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate, Captivate, or similar platforms
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications- InDesign, Photoshop, Premier, Animate, etc. (or comparable creation and editing tools)
• Experience with other graphics and animations tools preferred: Canva, Vyond, Animaker, Spark, Stencil, Pixlr, Biteable, etc.

Working Conditions (travel, environment)

• Travel – approximately 20% of the job will require travel to stores and regional training events.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet to moderately quiet.

• In order to be successful in this role, the ideal candidate must possess a high degree of flexibility and adaptability. This includes the ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and projects, and to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The ability to multitask and manage competing priorities is essential, as is a willingness to learn new skills and take on new challenges as they arise. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to managing tasks and responsibilities are also highly valued in this role.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Note: Floor & Decor considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or familial status, veteran status, or based on any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Floor & Decor also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer at its sole discretion.

Benefits & Rewards

• Bonus opportunities at every level

• Career advancement opportunities

• Relocation opportunities across the country

• 401k with discretionary company match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Referral Bonus Program

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Floor & Decor is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity for all associates and applicants. F&D recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.

This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.