Senior Instructional Design Specialist

As a Senior Instructional Design Specialist at Medtronic, you'll join our Global Learning & Leadership Development team to create engaging and impactful learning experiences for employees worldwide. You'll leverage your passion for instructional design, expertise in advanced design software and technology, and strong understanding of adult learning principles to develop innovative content across various modalities, fostering leadership and professional growth within Medtronic.

A Day in the Life

You will shape world-class learning experiences by:

• Collaborating with the Learning Architect, Multimedia Developer, and other stakeholders to design and develop high-quality learning content for global learning and leadership development programs.
• Leading or directly contributing to the development of innovative and interactive learning content, including e-learning modules, in-person and/or virtual instructor-led training, simulations, video and electronic assets, interactive digital tools and platforms, and other learning resources.
• Utilizing advanced design software and technology, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, and other digital authoring tools, to create interactive and visually appealing learning materials.
• Effectively utilizing existing internal learning platforms to create dynamic, integrated learning experiences.
• Applying adult learning principles and instructional design best practices to create effective and engaging learning experiences.
• Working closely with subject matter experts to understand learning objectives and content requirements, translating complex information into clear and compelling learning materials.
• Conducting quality assurance checks to ensure that learning content is accurate, accessible, and aligned with the organization's learning and leadership development goals.
• Staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in instructional design to enhance the visual and interactive appeal of learning content.
• Applying technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to the creation and implementation of learning and leadership development solutions.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Overall 7+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in instructional design, graphic design, multimedia design, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in instructional design, content development, or a related field, with a focus on leadership development.
• Proficiency in creating a diverse mix of learning modalities to satisfy a multitude of learning needs.
• Experience with advanced design software and technology, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, and other digital authoring tools. Experience with AI authoring tools preferred.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and the application of multimedia in learning.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders around the globe.
• Ability to align solutions with skills-based learning philosophies.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package. We are committed to our employees, recognizing their contributions and providing a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart, putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity.