Instructional Designer

With a focus on Mobility, Operational Excellence, Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles, you can expect to be part of something exciting. From the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe, Nissan exemplifies ingenuity in everything we do. Our people are what drive the business forward.

The Instructional Designer will be responsible for analyzing, designing, developing and evaluating training to improve organizational effectiveness using a variety of training tools and techniques.  This position will create training that addresses organizational performance and learning needs of Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation.  This includes the onboarding training program for all new hires, skill enhancement/improvements courses to drive continuous education and learning, system/technical training and management fundamentals.  This role will require a strong level of project management skills and tools to successfully manage multiple projects that may have competing priorities.  Additionally, the Instructional Designer will build strong working relationship with team members and management to develop training and provide ongoing support. This includes building a strong partnership with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation to effectively develop training content that meets the learning objectives outlined.

We’re currently looking for an Instructional Designer to join our team in Irving, TX.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform needs analysis and suggests instructional approach; estimate timeline and resources; design and develop courses; administer production, quality control and implementations.
• Design courses using adult learning principles and integrate interactive concepts and activities in both instructor-led and distance formats to encourage knowledge application, retention and skill development.
• Ensure training deliverables are developed with high quality and within efficient timelines.
• Identifies training requirements by conferring with the training team, managers and employees
• Resolve issues to determine creative solutions and training methods based on organizational need 

As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.

Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of evidence-based education, cognitive learning theory and instructional design and development.
• Consultative, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Highly collaborative and able to build strong relationships internally and externally across all lines of business
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Detail oriented and exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Years of Experience:

Minimum three (3) to eight (8) years of experience developing courseware and self-paced training.

Experience in the auto finance or financial services industry preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required: in Instructional Design/Training preferred

Specific Course/Certifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience using rapid development tools such as: Articulate Studio, Storyline, Captivate, Camtasia and Adobe Creative Cloud application.
• Experience in selecting and manipulating graphic images for use in learning materials using imaging and design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Snagit or other tools.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft OUTLOOK, PCRS, other PC applications, or mainframe applications to produce non-standard, creative products.
• Certification in Adobe eLearning Suite or equivalent instructional design tool preferred.

Travel Required?

Occasional day or overnight travel.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace.  All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.   

All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility. Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.

Nissan For Everyone

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.