Instructional and eLearning Designer - Field Focused

Why APi Group?

At APi Group, our enduring purpose is Building Great Leaders®. We grow our people and our business, invest in the safety and well-being of our teams and communities, and connect through meaningful relationships that fuel progress. With over 500 locations worldwide, we are a global leader in safety and specialty services, driven by entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to excellence.

Location:

New Brighton, MN - Onsite

APi Group is transforming how we impact our field leaders. As a field-focused Instructional and eLearning Designer on our corporate Learning & Development Team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and delivering engaging learning experiences, both in-person and online, that support leadership development across our global operating companies. You will support leadership and professional development initiatives through the creation of targeted learning experiences and media-based learning assets.

You will apply adult learning strategies and collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), business leaders, and the Learning & Development team to design and develop impactful learning solutions for our field leaders. Learning product deliverables may include eLearning (self-paced, interactive simulations) courses, videos, gamification, student guides, etc. You will play a key role in more deeply embedding our enduring purpose of Building Great Leaders throughout the organization.

• Create SCORM-compliant eLearning modules, microlearning assets, and blended learning experiences using tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, and Camtasia.
• Develop engaging instructional materials including facilitator guides, student guides, and interactive media.
• Create high quality video content including planning, filming, and coordinating shoots with familiarity in lighting, audio, and on-location recording.
• Edit and produce video and audio assets, including podcasts.
• Create interactive learning tools to ensure retention of learning materials, ensuring teammates grow both personally and professionally.
• Apply adult learning theory, scenario-based learning, and inclusive design principles to all content.

• Partner with SMEs, field leaders, and global business units to assess learning needs, define learning objectives, gather insights, and ensure accuracy, relevance, and authenticity of content.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams.
• Partner with the L&D team to design, develop, and refine learning.

• Lead instructional design projects from concept to delivery, including needs analysis, scoping, timelines, scripts, storyboarding, prototyping, and QA testing.
• Maintain project documentation and versioning for annual course updates.
• Independently manage multiple global projects at one time, using prioritization skills and attention to detail.

• Work with LMS administrators to upload, test, and troubleshoot courses.
• Ensure accurate tagging and reporting for leadership learning credit and compliance tracking.
• Develop strategies for delivering content to the field leaders
• Create design documentation that communicates learning objectives, content structure, assessment measures, and learning impact (i.e. business results)

• Analyze learner feedback and course analytics to improve learning effectiveness.
• Stay current with trends in instructional design, eLearning technology, and leadership development.
• Redesign content to fit learners’ needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in HRD, Instructional Design, Education, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in instructional design and eLearning development.
• Proficiency in video editing tools and eLearning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Cloud, Camtasia).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with LMS platforms and SCORM/AICC standards.
• Strong understanding of adult learning theory, scenario-based learning, and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and technology within the learning and development field.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, project management skills, and an ability to work independently, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a variety of conditions (including job sites in adverse weather conditions and occasionally untraditional hours to accommodate our global team).
• Requires 15% travel.

• Adult Learning certification.
• Experience designing leadership development content for frontline teams.
• Understand the unique challenges of reaching our field.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to enhance the learners’ experience, including language translations.
• Experience with video and audio recording and editing.
• OSHA 10 certification (or the ability to earn it upon hiring).