Senior Instructional Designer

Who We Are

AIR Communities owns and operates best-in-class apartment communities in major markets across the country. Our communities are managed by team members who are passionate about providing world class customer service to our residents.

The Senior Instructional Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and continuously improving high-impact learning experiences that align with business priorities. This role partners closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), facilitators, and business leaders to translate complex needs into engaging, scalable learning solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end instructional design for leadership, technical, compliance, and professional development programs
• Conduct needs analyses to identify performance gaps and recommend learning or non-learning solutions
• Design blended learning experiences (eLearning, virtual instructor-led training, in-person, job aids, gamification, etc.) that support and align with strategic enterprise goals
• Apply adult learning principles and evidence-based instructional strategies
• Create storyboards, scripts, and prototypes for learning solutions
• Partner with facilitators to ensure strong delivery alignment and learner engagement
• Evaluate program effectiveness using data and iterate based on insights
• Shape and create instructional design best practices and processes (storyboard templates, reviews, timelines, etc.)
• Mentor junior instructional designers and model team standards and best practices

Success Measures

• Program effectiveness and learner performance improvement
• Stakeholder satisfaction and alignment with business goals
• Scalability and reuse of learning solutions
• Quality and consistency of instructional design outputs

What You Have

Qualifications:

• 8-10+ years of instructional design experience
• Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM)
• Experience with eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Captivate) and LMS platforms
• Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills
• Ability to translate business needs into measurable learning outcomes
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to successful and timely

Desired Characteristics

•  Professional and personable with the ability to collaborate with team members at all levels of the organization
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Ability to prioritize, think independently and problem solve to ensure projects are completed in an effective/timely manner
• Ability to work with others and collaborate across the organization to achieve goals
• Self-starter, motivated and proactive
• Strong organization and planning skills, detail oriented, and ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ideal candidate demonstrates accountability, thinks critically, and demonstrates courage when presenting ideas

Benefits

• An anticipated base salary between 110,000-$130,000 plus annual bonus. Salary will be offered depending on skills and experience.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and 14 holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, HSA/FSA plans, short and long-term disability paid by the company.
• An Apartment Benefit option is available to live on-site at the community you are working
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match.
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
• Tuition assistance program and up to 100% reimbursement for job-related certifications and licenses.
• 15 hours of paid time annually for community service.
• Commuter benefits and pet insurance.
• Consumer discounts on various products and services.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development, leadership training, and career growth.

Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is 5/12/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening that includes checking references, a four-panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing, employment verification & criminal background check.

AIR values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. AIR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.