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Instructional Designer

05/05/2026 OPEN POSITION
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THE OPPORTUNITY: 

This existing vacancy is open to candidates that reside anywhere in the U.S., Canada, or Ireland.

JOB SUMMARY
The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing and developing high-quality learning experiences that support employees, customers, and partners across VelocityEHS products and solutions. This role executes on defined training needs aligned to product releases, operational priorities, and enablement programs. The Instructional Designer partners with Training Program Managers, subject matter experts, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into structured, engaging, and scalable learning assets. This position focuses on content creation, instructional design execution, and continuous improvement of learning materials within a defined training framework, including support of self-service learning experiences such as Help Center content.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design and develop learning assets including eLearning modules, instructor-led training, job aids, videos, Help Center content, and assessments.
  • Translate product requirements, workflows, and SME input into structured, consumable learning
    experiences.
  • Execute on training deliverables aligned to product releases and readiness timelines.
  • Apply defined instructional design standards and learning frameworks (e.g., Level 100–300).
  • Collaborate with Training Program Managers and SMEs to scope and develop learning content.
  • Revise and maintain existing training materials to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with product updates.
  • Track and incorporate feedback and evaluation data to improve learning effectiveness.
  • Ensure all learning assets meet quality, brand, and usability standards.
  • Support development and maintenance of Help Center and self-service learning content in alignment with defined structure, standards, and adult learning principles.
  • Manage multiple content development projects with competing deadlines.
  • Stay current on instructional design best practices, tools, and emerging learning technologies

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline or equivalent work experience
  • 3+ years of Instructional Design within SaaS, education or learning and development
  • Ability to independently transform raw content and data received from subject matter experts into learning and training content
  • Experience evaluating learning outcomes and effectiveness through qualitative and quantitative analysis
  • Experience designing eLearning and instructor-led training materials
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to build trust with colleagues, subject matter experts, and stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to brand and internal quality standards
  • Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
  • Strong attention to details, policies and procedures with the ability to identify and recommend improvement opportunities
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe PDF Documents
  • Experience with authoring tools (Articulate 360, Storyline, Rise) or similar platforms

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

  • Experience with LMS platforms (Docebo preferred)
  • Experience supporting product launches or enablement initiatives
  • Experience in a Software as a Service (SaaS) environment
  • Experience with multimedia tools (Adobe Creative Suite)
  • Familiarity with role-based or tiered learning frameworks
  • Knowledge of EHS & ESG domains

VelocityEHS is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices by offering market-based salary ranges. The range for this position is between $82,150 – $90,000 (United States). The range for this position is between $71,800 – $80,000 CAD (Canada). The range for this position is between 55,100 – €67,700 (Ireland). We aim to hire between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range and offers at the maximum of the range are uncommon. The final offered salary will be based on candidate’s proficiency in skill set, prior relevant experience, internal equity, market considerations, and other factors. This role is also eligible for our comprehensive benefits package.

We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. VelocityEHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous/Native American status, or disability. 

Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [email protected] Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. VelocityEHS does not accept unsolicited headhunters and agency resumes. VelocityEHS will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with VelocityEHS.

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Who is VelocityEHS?

VelocityEHS is the largest and fastest-growing environmental, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability software company in the world. Relied on by more than 10 million users worldwide to drive operational excellence and achieve outstanding outcomes, VelocityEHS is the global leader in true SaaS enterprise EHS & ESG technology. The VelocityEHS Accelerate® Platform is the definitive gold-standard, delivering best-in-class solutions for managing ESG, Safety, Industrial Ergonomics, Control of Work, Health, Operational Risk and Environmental Compliance.

Our customers include the world's most esteemed Fortune 1000 corporations. From manufacturing to food & beverage, from chemicals to pharmaceuticals, we've worked with them at every level, from the boardroom to the shop floor. We still operate with the same start-up mentality that has made us the leading cloud EHS company and offer each and every employee the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

The VelocityEHS team includes unparalleled industry expertise, with more certified experts in health, safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, sustainability, the environment, AI, and machine learning than any EHS software provider. Recognized by the EHS industry's top independent analysts as a Leader in the Verdantix 2023 Green Quadrant Analysis—VelocityEHS is committed to industry thought leadership and to accelerating the pace of innovation through its software solutions and vision. Its privacy and security protocols, which include SOC2 Type II attestation, are among the most stringent in the industry.

What are the benefits and perks of working at VelocityEHS?

You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights for eligible employees, or you can review all our perks and benefits by visiting our career page!

  • Generous time off programs
  • Medical/dental coverage, retirement (with employer match)
  • Parental leave plans for all family types
  • Job shadowing programs and one-on-one coaching opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, advanced degrees, and certifications
  • Remote-first and flexible work schedule to fit your family's needs
  • Monthly stipend to make your home office more comfortable, productive, and successful
  • Corporate wellness and personalized preventative mental health care programs
  • Summer Fridays (Memorial Day through Labor Day enjoy a 6-hour workday every Friday)