Instructional Designer

Apply now » Title: Instructional Designer Job Req ID: 16847 Description: Aramco energizes the world economy. Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer. With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply. We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization. Overview We are seeking a qualified and creative Instructional Designer to design to work for the Downstream Learning and Development Department (DLDD). DLDD delivers technical and professional training to enhance Downstream workforce capability and strengthen organizational performance. Your primary role is to develop high-quality learning experiences that support the Downstream organization. You will work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), training stakeholders, and internal partners to ensure programs are designed using evidence-based instructional practices and evaluated through robust performance metrics. Duties and Responsibilities As the successful candidate, you will be required to perform the following: • Analyze learning needs and performance gaps to design effective instructional solutions. • Design and develop detailed instructional design documents, storyboards, scripts, and learning outlines. • Review learning activities, curricula, and course materials that drive effective knowledge transfer and on-the-job performance. • Define clear instructional goals and ensure all training materials, assessments, and learning assets align with these objectives. • Create engaging exercises, activities, and multimedia elements that enhance learner engagement and support skill application. • Design and produce polished PowerPoint presentations for instructor-led and virtual training sessions. • Evaluate programs using data, feedback, and performance metrics to recommend improvements. • Maintain accurate project documentation, course files, and version control across DLDD systems. • Collaborate with SMEs to translate complex information into clear, engaging learning assets. • Assess, manage, and work with external training vendors to ensure training programs meet DLDD standards for design, development, and delivery. • Stay current with learning trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in instructional design and workforce development. • Design assessments, quizzes, and evaluation strategies aligned with measurable learning outcomes. • Apply adult learning principles, learning science theories, and user experience best practices to all solutions. • Conduct usability testing, gather learner feedback, and iterate designs for continuous improvement. • Ensure learning materials meet accessibility standards and follow organizational branding. Minimum Requirements As the successful candidate, you will have: • A Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Engineering, or a related field. • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or program evaluation. • Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design frameworks, and evaluation methodologies. • Experience designing and developing training content aligned with learning objectives and organizational needs. • Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, and Adobe Captivate. • Familiarity with graphic design and multimedia tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or Camtasia. • Ability to create simple visual assets, animations, or interactive elements using tools like Canva, Vyond, or similar platforms. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills. • Familiarity with AI-assisted learning design tools to support efficiency and innovation in training development. • Advanced proficiency with PowerPoint for designing instructor-led content, visual layouts, and prototypes. • Solid foundation in learning science and the ability to design engaging, learner-centered content across digital, instructor-led, and blended delivery formats. • Excel

• A Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Engineering, or a related field. • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or program evaluation. • Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design frameworks, and evaluation methodologies. • Experience designing and developing training content aligned with learning objectives and organizational needs. • Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, and Adobe Captivate. • Familiarity with graphic design and multimedia tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or Camtasia. • Ability to create simple visual assets, animations, or interactive elements using tools like Canva, Vyond, or similar platforms. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills. • Familiarity with AI-assisted learning design tools to support efficiency and innovation in training development. • Advanced proficiency with PowerPoint for designing instructor-led content, visual layouts, and prototypes. • Solid foundation in learning science and the ability to design engaging, learner-centered content across digital, instructor-led, and blended delivery formats. • Excel

• Analyze learning needs and performance gaps to design effective instructional solutions. • Design and develop detailed instructional design documents, storyboards, scripts, and learning outlines. • Review learning activities, curricula, and course materials that drive effective knowledge transfer and on-the-job performance. • Define clear instructional goals and ensure all training materials, assessments, and learning assets align with these objectives. • Create engaging exercises, activities, and multimedia elements that enhance learner engagement and support skill application. • Design and produce polished PowerPoint presentations for instructor-led and virtual training sessions. • Evaluate programs using data, feedback, and performance metrics to recommend improvements. • Maintain accurate project documentation, course files, and version control across DLDD systems. • Collaborate with SMEs to translate complex information into clear, engaging learning assets. • Assess, manage, and work with external training vendors to ensure training programs meet DLDD standards for design, development, and delivery. • Stay current with learning trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in instructional design and workforce development. • Design assessments, quizzes, and evaluation strategies aligned with measurable learning outcomes. • Apply adult learning principles, learning science theories, and user experience best practices to all solutions. • Conduct usability testing, gather learner feedback, and iterate designs for continuous improvement. • Ensure learning materials meet accessibility standards and follow organizational branding.