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Who We Are The first Habit Burger Grill opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969. We are a burger-centric, fast casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, cook-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches featuring grilled chicken and sushi-grade tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, we feature fresh, made-to-order salads and an appealing selection of sides, shakes and malts. Check us out at www.habitburger.com. The Habit is part of Yum! Brands Inc., the world’s largest restaurant company with more than 55,000 restaurants in over 155 countries and territories. Together with Yum!, The Habit believes that people are the key to our success and growth. Yum! has more than 1 million employees and franchise associates across systems around the globe and a unique culture grounded in innovation, inclusion, and growth. In 2023, Yum! Brands was included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and Newsweek’s lists recognizing America’s Most Responsible Companies, America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, the Company was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America. Job Summary The Instructional Designer is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement for training, reference, and performance support materials consistent with Habit’s culture and mission. This will require a creative and innovative approach to learning that can accommodate the fast-paced restaurant environment. The focus is primarily on development and delivery within an online and blended learning environment. This position will report to the Manager, Learning and Development, will be based at our home office located in Irvine, CA and requires some local travel. Essential Job Functions Project Management • Effectively manages multiple projects at one time, while achieving project goals and meeting deadlines. • Manages and evaluates project priorities based on business needs and strategies. • Collaborates with Operations and other cross-functional teams to achieve best solutions and mutual commitments within a project. • Establishes and maintains good working relationships with Subject Matter Experts. Design & Development • Conduct needs assessments to identify skills or knowledge gaps and ensure training is accurate, relevant, and accessible. • Provides learning solutions and performance improvement guidance for complex cross-functional projects and initiatives. • Design and develop effective and engaging learning materials, using eLearning authoring tools, Adobe InDesign, and MS Office. • Evaluates effectiveness of delivered training programs by identifying and assessing learning outcomes and makes recommendations for improvements. • Plans, shoots, and edits simple instructional videos. • Provides recommendations for continuous improvement based on evaluation data, field and SME feedback, personal observation, and external best practices. Skills and Knowledge Requirements • Highly creative and looking to apply this creativity in the form of interactions, multimedia inclusion, and motivation strategies to produce unique and successful learning programs. • Excellent verbal/written communication skills including the ability to write concise, creative, and effective instruction, specifically for training. • Effective interpersonal, influence, collaboration and listening skills. • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously; executes initiatives on time. • Ability to effectively partner and communicate with Operations and the Home Office with people at all levels and in all functions within the organization; proven ability to understand and respond to a diverse population. • Proven ability to produce quality results using rapid development methods and tools. Minimum Requirements • BA or BS Degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, Communications, English, Business, or related discipline. Combinations of certificate and work experience may be considered. • 3+ years of instructional design experience. • Proficient in eLearning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise). • Experience in video creation and editing. • E-learning portfolio required when submitting application. Salary Range: $88,500 - $104,000 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits Benefits Competitive base pay with benefits including: • Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus additional sick days • Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday • Up to 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating holidays • The company provided Recharge Days to unplug and reenergize • Bonus program for eligible roles • Recognition-based culture Family Benefits: • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits including prescription drug benefits & 100% preventative care starting on Day 1 • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts • Employee Assistance Program available to all employees and their dependents • Generous parental leave • Onsite Childcare through Bright Horizons Additional Perks: • 401(k) benefit plan with a 6% matching contribution • Up to 2 Paid Days to Volunteer for any non-profit or charitable organization important to you • Access to LinkedIn Learning NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Members may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. At Yum! Brands and at The Habit Restaurants, LLC, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. The Habit Restaurants, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs. US Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the “Know Your Rights” poster and supplement and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. Employment eligibility to work with Yum! in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position . . The Instructional Designer is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement for training, reference, and performance support materials consistent with Habit’s culture and mission. This will require a creative and innovative approach to learning that can accommodate the fast-paced restaurant environment.

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Essential Job Functions
Project Management
Effectively manages multiple projects at one time, while achieving project goals and meeting deadlines.
Manages and evaluates project priorities based on business needs and strategies.
Collaborates with Operations and other cross-functional teams to achieve best solutions and mutual commitments within a project.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with Subject Matter Experts.
Design & Development
Conduct needs assessments to identify skills or knowledge gaps and ensure training is accurate, relevant, and accessible.
Provides learning solutions and performance improvement guidance for complex cross-functional projects and initiatives.
Design and develop effective and engaging learning materials, using eLearning authoring tools, Adobe InDesign, and MS Office.
Evaluates effectiveness of delivered training programs by identifying and assessing learning outcomes and makes recommendations for improvements.
Plans, shoots, and edits simple instructional videos.
Provides recommendations for continuous improvement based on evaluation data, field and SME feedback, personal observation, and external best practices.
Skills and Knowledge Requirements
Highly creative and looking to apply this creativity in the form of interactions, multimedia inclusion, and motivation strategies to produce unique and successful learning programs.
Excellent verbal/written communication skills including the ability to write concise, creative, and effective instruction, specifically for training.
Effective interpersonal, influence, collaboration and listening skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously; executes initiatives on time.
Ability to effectively partner and communicate with Operations and the Home Office with people at all levels and in all functions within the organization; proven ability to understand and respond to a diverse population.
Proven ability to produce quality results using rapid development methods and tools.
BA or BS Degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, Communications, English, Business, or related discipline. Combinations of certificate and work experience may be considered.
3+ years of instructional design experience.
Proficient in eLearning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise).

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