Instructional Designer (Sales) (a)

AMDT is the global market and technology leader for versioning and backup solutions in industrial automation. With its octoplant software platform, the company secures the automation of production processes through strong end-point management, where it consistently records and monitors changes to configurations, programming and project statuses in production. This minimizes downtime, increases efficiency, quality and safety standards, and saves costs as well as resources. As a modular solution, octoplant can be linked to different automation technologies and devices, regardless of the manufacturer.

AMDT was formed in 2022 from the merger of the two established market leaders AUVESY GmbH and MDT Software Inc. The company is headquartered in Landau, Pfalz, Germany, with additional locations in the USA and China. The company works with more than 100 partners on all continents and serves over 3,000 customers worldwide
More information at: amdt.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. AMDT maintains a drug-free workplace.

• We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Instructional Designer to join our team. The Instructional Designer will be responsible for designing & developing engaging learning experiences for various educational programs, courses, & training materials. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design principles, educational technology, & adult learning theories. This position offers the chance to collaborate with subject matter experts & stakeholders to create effective learning solutions that meet our diverse audience's needs.
• #### Your Tasks
• Curriculum Development: Design, develop, & implement instructional materials, including course outlines, lesson plans, presentations, & assessments.
• Instructional Design: Apply instructional design principles & methodologies to create effective learning experiences that promote learner engagement & knowledge retention.
• Content Creation: Develop multimedia content, including videos, interactive simulations, & e-learning modules, to enhance the learning experience.
• Needs Analysis: Conduct needs assessments & learner analysis to identify learning objectives, content requirements, & instructional strategies.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with subject matter experts, trainers, & stakeholders to gather content, review materials, & incorporate feedback into course designs.
• Technology Integration: Utilize educational technology tools & learning management systems to deliver & manage course content effectively.
• Evaluation and Assessment: Design formative & summative assessments to measure learning outcomes & evaluate the effectiveness of instructional materials.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality & accuracy of instructional materials through thorough review & testing processes.
• Professional Development: Stay current with industry trends, best practices, & emerging technologies in instructional design & educational technology.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in instructional design, curriculum development, & e-learning development.
• Proficiency in instructional design software, learning management systems, & multimedia authoring tools (e.g., Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Moodle).
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, learning theories (e.g., ADDIE, SAM), & instructional design models.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information clearly & engagingly.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects & deadlines simultaneously.
• Creative problem-solving skills & a passion for innovation in learning design.
• Ability to work independently & collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience working in corporate training, higher education, or professional development is a plus.
• Fluency in English and German is required.