Instructional Designer

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

At The Home Depot, we help doers get more done.   O ur Learning Design & Development team   creates   simple, relevant, and effective learning experiences   for   our orange-blooded associates.   We have   a strong team   of   I nstructional   D esigners who are focused on   building   associate   capability and driving business performance , and   we’re   looking to add to the team.

That’s   where you come in!   Our Instructional Designers   appl y   design   expertise , learning science, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled tools to create engaging learning experiences across multiple modalities. Working closely with business partners and subject matter experts, the Instructional Designer transforms performance needs into effective learning solutions while delivering high-quality project execution from analysis through implementation.

This role   continuously explores   new technologies , design approaches, and AI-enabled workflows to improve efficiency , learner engagement,   and learning outcomes .

When you join The Home Depot, you join a team that takes care of our people.   The Instructional Designer take s   care of our   associates   by   ensur ing   they are   competent and confident   to   achieve   business results .

Interested ?   Here’s   what   we’re   looking for:

You are   passionate about development   and   create   learning solutions from a “learner-back” perspective by   applying instructional design   and   adult learning principles .

You have experience with   all phases of the course creation lifecycle , including analysis, design, and development.

You have   a track record   of using   innovative approaches   and   leveraging AI   in both your workflow and your designs .

You have experience   working   with in   Agile Learning Development   or the   Successive Approximation Model (SAM)   environments.

You are   self-driven ,   collaborative,   resourceful, and excellent at project management.

You are a trusted consultant and partner   with   strong   communication   skills .   Y ou’re   able to   flex your   communicat ion across   various   levels, both in person and virtually .

Is this you?   If so, we want to talk to you!

Major Tasks, Responsibilities,   and Key Accountabilities

50%   -   Design and develop   learning   solutions, including eLearning, instructor-led training,   distance   learning, blended learning, etc.

20% - Collaborate with   Learning Strategy Senior Managers and   subject matter experts during the analysis phase and throughout the project.

10% - Work with standard development tools and software (Articulate Storyline / Rise,   PowerPoint, etc.).

10% - Communicate with project team members and effectively manage projects.

10% - Work on creative and innovative ways to develop   associates .

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

This position reports to Manager of Learning.

This position has 0 direct reports.

Travel Requirements:

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or   Bachelor's   degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, HR   Development,   Organizational Development, I/O Psychology ,   or related field   preferred (or equivalent Home Depot experience)
• Ability to design learner-centered experiences that are visually engaging, contextual, and   immediately   applicable to the work environment
• Working knowledge of multiple learning modalities including eLearning, instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, mobile, and performance support solutions
• Experience with agile learning development or the Successive Approximation Model (SAM)
• Experience using generative AI and AI-enabled tools to support learning analysis, content development, asset creation, and workflow efficiency .
• Curiosity and willingness to continuously learn emerging technologies and evolving learning practices
• Knowledge of current learning technologies, digital learning trends, and modern content creation practices .   Proficiency   using modern learning technologies, AI-enabled content development platforms, and digital learning   tools  ( i.e., Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Creative Cloud,   Copilot, Gemini,   etc.)
• Experience consulting with business partners and SMEs to   identify   learning needs and recommend learning solutions
• Strong ability to communicate professionally, provide proper context, and tailor messages to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work independently (e.g., project revisions, solving issues as they arise)
• Familiarity with learning analytics, learner feedback, and data-driven evaluation methods
• Minimum Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
• Minimum Years of Work Experience: 3
• Competencies: Proficient knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theories
• Proficiency with software including Microsoft Office and standard eLearning development tools
• Basic knowledge of project management principles and MS Project
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills