Esri

Sr. Instructional Designer

Esri$72K — $109K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in instructional design or corporate training development (preferably SaaS or product-related)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a team-oriented environment
  • Solid grounding in adult learning theories and instructional design techniques
  • Experience in end-to-end instructional design processes
  • Knowledge in designing technical instructor-led and web-based training
  • Proficient in using generative AI for content development
  • Bachelor's degree in instructional design or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze learner needs and job tasks to set measurable learning objectives
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop both instructor-led and web-based learning materials
  • Create engaging courses based on adult learning principles and best instructional design practices
  • Develop assessments and provide actionable feedback and improvements
  • Evaluate and improve existing Esri training materials to ensure quality and consistency
  • Work with peers to enhance content development processes and learning solutions
  • Assist in broader customer education initiatives and promote instructional design best practices.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
  • 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
  • Minimum of 80 hours of vacation leave
  • Twelve paid holidays each year
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Full Job Description
Overview

Apply your experience in instructional design to help create effective training materials for Esri customers. You will be part of the innovative team responsible for designing, developing, and updating training courses that teach GIS concepts, skills, and workflows.

Responsibilities
  • Analyze learner needs and job tasks to define clear, measurable learning objectives
  • Partner with subject matter experts to design and evaluate instructor-led and web-based learning
  • Design engaging courses grounded in adult learning principles and instructional design best practices
  • Develop and refine assessments; provide actionable feedback and recommendations
  • Evaluate and enhance existing Esri curriculum to maintain design quality and consistency
  • Collaborate with peers to improve content development workflows and learning solutions
  • Support broader customer education initiatives and share instructional design best practices

Requirements
  • 5+ years in instructional design, learning experience design or corporate training development (SaaS or product environment preferred)
  • Strong written and verbal communication; able to partner effectively across roles
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality learning solutions in a collaborative environment
  • Strong foundation in adult learning and instructional design methods (such as ADDIE, Bloom's Taxonomy)
  • Demonstrated end-to-end instructional design skills (analysis, scope/specs, objectives, assessments, and curriculum development)
  • Experience designing instructor-led and web-based learning for technical/software audiences
  • Ability to use generative AI responsibly to support research, prototyping, and content development
  • Visa Sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US
  • Bachelor's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field

Recommended Qualifications
  • Master's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field
  • Familiarity with GIS and Esri technology, or ability to learn quickly and translate complex products into learning
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and design/prototyping tools (such as Adobe, Figma, MindManager)
  • Experience supporting instructional visuals (such as diagrams, graphics, videos)
  • Background documenting workflows, processes, or systems for scalable learning

Portfolio Submission: Please include a link to your portfolio or samples of recent work.

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Total Rewards

Esri's competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$72,800-$109,200 USD

About Esri

Esri is a global leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Redlands, California. Esri's software is used by governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations worldwide to analyze and visualize data in order to make better decisions. The company's flagship product, ArcGIS, is a powerful mapping and analytics platform that allows users to create, manage, and share geographic information. Esri has a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, and works to promote environmental stewardship and social equity through its products and services.
Learn more about Esri
Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1969

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