Dycom Industries
Senior Instructional Designer
Dycom Industries is hiring a US-remote Senior Instructional Designer to lead development of training curriculum for virtual and instructor-led learning—storyboards, facilitator guides, e-learning modules, and assessments for its telecom construction workforce. Core tools: Articulate Storyline, LMS/SCORM, Powtoon/Vyond/Adobe Premiere Pro, and AI prompting.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Technical writing
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 18 years of age or older
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Bachelor's Degree or certificate in Education, Training & Development, Telecommunications, or Construction Management (equivalent experience considered)
- At least 5 years of instructional or curriculum design experience
- Proficiency in Articulate Storyline
- Understanding of graphic design principles for course development
- Basic video editing with tools such as Powtoon, Vyond, or Adobe Premiere Pro
- Strong hands-on experience using AI prompting to streamline content creation
- Proficient in creating slide decks (facilitator notes, layouts, templates)
- Portfolio demonstrating diverse instructional design work (e-learning, ILT materials, visual design)
- Knowledge of instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM) and assessment models (Kirkpatrick)
- Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and course publishing standards (SCORM)
- Big-picture creative approach combining creative vision with practical execution
- Evaluate information and make timely, effective decisions aligned with organizational objectives
- High degree of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office or Google Suites
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Able to travel domestically approximately 20-30% of the time by car and air
Nice to have
- Knowledge of construction or utility industries
Full description
Discover a more connected career
We’re looking for a Senior Instructional Designer to join our team and help us achieve our vision to connect America. This individual will have a passion for curriculum development and a drive to create innovative and interactive learning experiences. The instructional designer is responsible for leading the development of instructional materials for virtual and instructor-led learning.
Connecting you to great benefits
- Weekly Paychecks
- Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
- Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
- 401(k) w/ Company Match
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Legal Insurance
- Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!
What you’ll do
- You will support the execution of the company’s training strategy in partnership with stakeholders, including business leaders and Operating Company Safety, Quality and Operational leaders
- You will support the identification of performance gaps and determine appropriate training solutions. This includes audience analysis to understand learner needs
- You will create clear, measurable, and actionable learning objectives (using Bloom’s Taxonomy)
- You will partner with Field Curriculum Designers, Field Trainers, and Subject Matter Experts and translate complex information into clear, accessible, and easily understood learning content
- You may participate in field observations to gain direct knowledge of real-world work and scenarios, ensuring training content accurately reflects on-the-job realities and processes
- You will design, develop, and standardize training curriculum in instructor-led and e-learning formats. This includes:
- Creating detailed storyboards, writing clear and concise scripts for narration, and structuring content logically for asynchronous learning
- Designing and developing comprehensive facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, presentation slides, and interactive activities (e.g., case studies, hands-on operational activities, role-plays, group discussions).
- Using a variety of tools and technologies to create dynamic training materials
- You will support photo and video shoots for training content, collaborating with the production crew and talent to ensure captured footage aligns with scripts and content needs
- Develop effective assessments for virtual and instructor-led training including knowledge checks, quizzes, and skill-based evaluations