Senior Instructional Designer Specialist
- Posted 05 June 2025
- LocationLimerick
- Discipline Human Resources
- Reference11624
Job description
What you need to know
Matrix Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Senior Learning Instructional Designer to join our client, a global financial services organisation based in Limerick.
This is a key role within a high-impact team focused on enterprise-wide professional skills development.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for the full lifecycle of learning program development—from needs analysis and strategic consultation to instructional design, delivery, and post-training reinforcement. You'll shape experiences that build capabilities, promote behavioural change, and support the organisation’s business objectives.
This is a 12 month contract role with some possibility of other opportunities or extensions coming up at the end of the contract.
The role offers a hybrid working model.
Your new job
Key duties & responsibilities:
What are we looking for?
By applying, you are giving consent for Matrix Recruitment to contact you about this job. We collect your data for recruitment purposes only and will retain it for the duration required as outlined in our privacy policy. All CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without your knowledge and permission. Please note that due to the expected high volume of applications we can only reply to applicants suitable for the position.
We Value Your Trust.
Matrix Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Senior Learning Instructional Designer to join our client, a global financial services organisation based in Limerick.
This is a key role within a high-impact team focused on enterprise-wide professional skills development.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for the full lifecycle of learning program development—from needs analysis and strategic consultation to instructional design, delivery, and post-training reinforcement. You'll shape experiences that build capabilities, promote behavioural change, and support the organisation’s business objectives.
This is a 12 month contract role with some possibility of other opportunities or extensions coming up at the end of the contract.
The role offers a hybrid working model.
Your new job
Key duties & responsibilities:
- Designing professional development programs that cater to a diverse, global workforce.
- Partnering with senior stakeholders to consult on capability gaps and recommend tailored learning solutions.
- Creating high-quality assets such as job aids, eLearning modules, facilitator guides, and digital content.
- Leading end-to-end instructional design using agile ADDIE principles.
- Innovating across learning modalities including virtual instructor-led training (VILT), eLearning, and in-person workshops.
- Managing project timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships with precision.
- Evaluating program effectiveness and refining content based on performance outcomes.
What are we looking for?
- 5+ years’ experience in corporate training, professional services, or education-focused roles.
- Demonstrated expertise in adult learning theory, instructional design methodologies, and outcome measurement.
- Strong consulting skills and the ability to influence senior leadership.
- Proficiency in digital learning tools and platforms (e.g., Articulate, Adobe, LMS).
- Experience delivering across multiple formats – virtual, in-person, and self-paced.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, work cross-functionally, and communicate effectively.
- Familiarity with learning innovation trends such as microlearning, experiential learning, and reinforcement strategies.
- Experience with vendor selection and content curation.
- High attention to detail and an analytical mindset for continuous improvement.
By applying, you are giving consent for Matrix Recruitment to contact you about this job. We collect your data for recruitment purposes only and will retain it for the duration required as outlined in our privacy policy. All CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without your knowledge and permission. Please note that due to the expected high volume of applications we can only reply to applicants suitable for the position.
We Value Your Trust.
