Instructional Designer chez MSX International

MSX has been a trusted partner to leading vehicle manufacturers, their retailers, and mobility organizations globally for more than 30 years. Our unwavering commitment is to help our clients transform their businesses and effectively manage operations in the areas of: Sales Performance; Repair Optimization and Compliance; Parts and Accessories Sales Performance; and Consumer Engagement.
With our global teams, industry expertise, and the power of technology, we design and deliver tailored, sustainable, and innovative solutions and services that help our clients optimize their operations and captivate their customers.

An Instructional Designer plays a pivotal role in shaping educational experiences by designing, developing, and evaluating instructional materials and programs. This professional blends creativity with educational theory and technological expertise to create effective and engaging learning environments, whether for traditional classrooms, corporate training, or online platforms. The Instructional Designer partners with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and learners to ensure content meets organizational objectives and adapts to diverse learning styles.

Key activities and responsibilities:

• Needs Analysis: Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify learning gaps and assess instructional requirements within the organization.
• Curriculum Design: Develop instructional content, learning activities, and assessment tools grounded in evidence-based pedagogical strategies and aligned with learning objectives.
• Content Development: Produce a variety of instructional materials, including e-learning modules, instructor-led training guides, multimedia presentations, simulations, and job aids.
• Technology Integration: Leverage learning management systems (LMS) and emerging educational technologies to deliver, track, and evaluate learning programs.
• Storyboarding and Scripting: Create detailed course outlines, scripts, and storyboards for multimedia and interactive learning experiences.
• Evaluation and Assessment: Design formative and summative evaluation tools to measure learner performance, program effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI).
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze feedback from learners and stakeholders, using analytics and evaluation results to update and enhance instructional materials.
• Project Management: Plan, schedule, and manage instructional design projects, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaboration and Consultation: Work closely with faculty, trainers, or business leaders to guide the adoption of best practices in instructional design and to provide training and support for new technologies and methodologies.
• Quality Assurance: Review and edit developed content for clarity, consistency, accessibility, and alignment with organizational standards and regulatory requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or related roles, preferably in a corporate, academic, or non-profit setting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, or similar software. Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard) and multimedia production tools.
• Analytical Abilities: Ability to conduct needs analyses, interpret learning analytics, and employ data driven approaches to instructional improvement.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Project Management: Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Creativity and Innovation: A flair for developing engaging and innovative instructional materials tailored to different learning modalities and preferences.
• Adaptability: Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new educational technologies, methodologies, and changing organizational needs.
• Creativity: Delivers creative approaches to identify new sales channels/business opportunities/opportunities for improvements/ideas/new ways of doing things.
• Initiative: Acts without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked
• Presenting: Creates and conducts presentations to diverse audiences, which are effective, engaging and impactful. Proficient in use of presentation software and tools.
• Independent: Completes tasks with little guidance or supervision. Can self-motivate and work autonomously.
• Motivation: Motivates others to achieve high performance.
• Time Management: Efficiently manages schedules and deadlines. Efficiently plans and organizes tasks while working independently. Manages multiple priorities and delivers results on time.
• Computer Literacy: Can operate within the full Microsoft Office application, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Learner-Centered Mindset: Focus on the needs, motivations, and success of learners in all instructional design decisions.

Core Competencies:

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build partnerships, facilitate collaboration, and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Attention to Detail: Commitment to precision and accuracy in instructional content.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to address instructional challenges creatively and proactively.
• Ethical Practice: Adherence to ethical standards and respect for intellectual property, privacy, and inclusivity.

In joining MSX, you can enjoy:

• up to £45,000 per year
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Company contributory pension plan
• cash back health care scheme
• life assurance
• car salary exchange scheme

Working pattern and location

• 40 hours per week
• Monday – Friday
• Home based with occasional travel to Warwick
• Permanent contract

With over 5,000 employees based in more than 80 countries across the globe, our teams provide industry leading expertise that spans:

• Consumer Engagement
• Parts, Accessories & Service Performance
• Actionable Insights
• Repair Optimization & Compliance
• Learning Solutions
• Distribution & Sales Performance

Our proven track record means that we now partner with almost every car manufacturer on the market.

The MSX Purpose

To empower Movers and Makers to thrive in our ever-changing world

The MSX Mission

To harness our expertise in mobility, the creativity of our global teams, and the power of technology, to craft tailored, sustainable and innovative solutions.

The MSX Vision

To be the clients’ first choice, recognized for our operational excellence and commitment to driving change and innovation in the mobility industry.

MSX is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, neurodiversity or other personal characteristics and backgrounds, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, or marital and parental status. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.