Instructional Designer
Date: Jan 23, 2026
Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202
Company: Grainger Businesses
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Req Number 327151
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $61,800.00 to $102,900.00.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
- 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
- Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:
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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.
- Develops training for 7,600+ Branch and Distribution Center team members and leaders, driving onboarding, process understanding, and performance consistency.
- Uses instructional design methodology to create and refine content.
- Collaborates with Design Leads, subject matter experts (SMEs), and internal partners to understand training needs and build learning that meets objectives.
- Designs learning across a range of modalities including instructor-led training (ILT), web-based training (WBT), microlearning, and blended learning solutions.
- Builds storyboards and scripts and converts them into interactive, engaging eLearning modules using tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, or Vyond.
- Creates learning solutions that incorporate multiple learning styles and are suitable for a non-wired, hourly workforce (e.g., job aids, short videos, huddle visuals).
- Manages the on-time completion of multiple deliverables aligned with project timelines
- Updates and maintains existing content, ensuring accuracy, visual consistency, and adherence to OST learning standards.
- Manages and organizes content source files in shared repositories, ensuring version control and accessibility.
- Partners with Program Owners and operational leaders to update or refresh existing learning resources as business needs evolve.
- Supports process improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline content development and minimize turnaround time.
- Participates in communities of learning professionals to share best practices and stay current on emerging trends, tools, and technologies.
- Troubleshoots and repairs functionality of eLearning courses and related training materials.
- Supports change adoption efforts by translating process or policy updates into short, self-paced learning deliverables (e.g., explainer videos, microlearning).
- Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communication, or another related field required
- 5+ years of experience in related field preferred
- Knowledge of instructional design methodologies, adult learning theory, and best practices in training development.
- Familiarity with a range of learning modalities, including eLearning (e.g., Storyline, Rise, Camtasia), instructor-led, blended, and microlearning.
- Understanding of virtual immersive simulation technologies and their application in learning.
- Awareness of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles for learning content.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new authoring technologies and learning platforms.
- Continuing Education learning certificates preferred
- Experience working with Sales and Service functions preferred
- Must be able to travel within U.S.; up to 20%
- Ability to lift <25 lbs
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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