Title:  Instructional Designer

About I-CAR:

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) is a growing, not-for-profit organization, headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, serving the automotive collision repair industry globally. The organization was established by representatives of the collision repair, automotive, and insurance industries in 1979 and has doubled its revenue over the last six years.

Today, the I-CAR brand is stronger than it has been in 40 years of operation and has gained a worldwide reputation. There is momentum and excitement among its committed workforce, instructors and volunteers to continue to help the organization grow and expand its breadth of reach and scale. I-CAR leadership believes that the future of the organization will be importantly influenced by its continuing innovation and relevance of its products, technical programs and services.

Job Summary:

A member of a cross-functional team and is responsible for the analysis, design, and development of training materials as well as curriculum analysis for I-CAR and the Education segment. The courseware and/or curricula may be delivered in any of the following delivery media options: Online (web based), Virtual Classroom, or Instructor Led Training (ILT) – classroom-based and hands-on skills development. Limited travel to support development and validation of course materials may be required. This individual is responsible for developing training materials that:

• Are completed on time and within budget according to project plans and schedules.
• Effectively communicate learning objectives.
• Are instructionally and grammatically sound.
• Integrate effective learning solutions that maximize retention and learner engagement through gamification, scenario-based learning, storytelling, virtual reality, and other industry-accepted methodologies.
• Are developed in accordance with an approved I-CAR developed style guide.
• Allows them to work and interact directly with vehicle and product makers.

Candidates must reside near our Appleton, WI or Vernon Hills, IL location. 

Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identify and write terminal and enabling learning objectives based on job task analysis feedback
• Conducts technical research using a variety of sources, which include trade journals, industry publications, OEM technical manuals, and interviews with subject matter experts
• Creates instructional design documents and storyboard presentations that provide a proof-of-concept for teaching to the identified learning objectives
• Identifies suitable learning activities/scene treatments and interactions that assist with knowledge retention
• Writes technical content at the desired level for the intended audience (7th grade)
• Reviews completed work for content accuracy, compliance to organizational design/layout standards, and adherence to adult learning methodologies
• Keywords content into a digital asset management (DAM) system with accurate and searchable key words
• Develops quality assessment questions that confirms the learning transfer meets the course objectives
• Adds course content to presentation tool identified for delivery type (Captivate, PowerPoint, MS Word)
• Coordinates with a graphics designer to identify visual assets that support technical concepts, including photos and illustrated drawings for a digital asset list (DAL)
• Creates a video/animation plan for each course, which includes the assets required, video scripts, and organizes the resulting video shoots at the I-CAR studio and off-site locations
• Creates and proofreads audio scripts for e-learning lessons. Works with audio talent to ensure required edits are included in the final scripts
• Works with internal and external SMEs to develop simulators and props for live instruction
• Leads course development with external customers such as Sustaining Partners
• Fosters working relationships with vehicle makers, tool and equipment makers, schools, etc.
• Attends live classroom, HOSD, and virtual pilots to evaluate courses for functionality and design. Participates in LMS testing of e-learning courses
• Travels to collision industry events/meetings
• Participates in professional development seminars/conferences

Requirements

Skills and Aptitudes:

• Excellent writing skills; (use of language, grammar, spelling, organizing content)
• Proficient use of ADDIE or other curriculum design processes (e.g., SAM)
• Experience developing technical training content
• Applies curriculum design methods to develop training content for multiple delivery platforms
• Performs job task analyses and training needs assessments to ensure that learning objectives are clear, achievable, and result in the desired outcomes for the course
• Maintains awareness of current trends in curriculum design strategies
• Researching technical literature and industry trends
• Multi-tasking, prioritizing, and managing multiple projects to achieve targets
• Active listening and adaptive communication skills
• Interviewing skills designed to obtain information on technical processes, repair procedures, vehicle design, and equipment functionality
• Software including, but not limited to, Adobe Captivate, Cumulus (or another type digital asset management system), MS Office

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science) in Instructional Design and/or Adult Education is required.
• A minimum of two years of experience as an Instructional Designer developing Online (web based), Virtual Classroom, or Instructor Led Training (ILT).
• Additional work experience in the collision repair or automotive industry is highly desired, but not required.

EEO Statement: 

I-CAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law, where applicable. Those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.