Job Title: Instructional Design Specialist (Contract)

Compensation: $30.24 – $37.00 per hour

The base salary or hourly wage range for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range and other factors during the hiring process.

Location: Hybrid, Din Tai Fung – Corporate Office in Arcadia, California

About Us:

Din Tai Fung, a globally acclaimed culinary icon renowned for the art of Xiao Long Bao, is on a mission to create first-class dining experiences through its unwavering commitment to excellence in food, service and ambiance. Originally founded as a cooking oil retail business in Taiwan in 1958 by Bing-Yi Yang and his wife, Pen-Mei Lai, Din Tai Fung was reborn into a humble dumpling and noodle shop in 1972. Today, the Michelin-recognized restaurant brand continues to be family-owned and passed down through generations, with more than 170 locations in 13 countries worldwide.

Since its founding, Din Tai Fung has become synonymous with quality and consistency and known for its warm hospitality and delicacies with authentic flavors. Entering the North America market in 2000, the restaurant brand opened its first U.S. location in Arcadia, California and has 16 locations to-date, offering an upscale yet inviting cultural dining experience. With each restaurant, each interaction, and each bite, DTF aims to bring people together to inspire appreciation of culture.

About the Role:

Din Tai Fung is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Instructional Design Specialist to support our Talent, Learning, and Communications teams on a Contract basis. This junior position will focus on creating and enhancing training content to deliver engaging and effective learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have foundational experience in instructional design, a strong willingness to learn, and a commitment to supporting our team in developing high-quality training materials. This is a contract role with the possibility of turning into a full-time position.

Responsibilities:

• Create and Develop Learning Content:
  • Assist in designing and developing training materials, including e-learning modules, presentations, training documents, and instructor-led materials.
  • Apply instructional design models and best practices to create engaging and effective learning experiences for diverse audiences and modalities, including in-person, remote, and hybrid settings.
• Collaborate with Content Specialists and SMEs:
  • Work closely with content specialists and subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure accuracy and relevance of training content.
  • Participate in content review sessions and incorporate feedback to enhance the quality of training materials.
• Utilize Instructional Design Tools and Technologies:
  • Use e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Captivate), Adobe Creative Suite, and other software to design and develop training content.
  • Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in instructional design to continually improve training materials.
• Ensure Quality and Consistency:
  • Conduct quality checks to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with organizational standards.
  • Help maintain organization of materials within our LMS.

Job Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in instructional design or related fields.
• Familiarity of instructional design principles and models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM).
• Working knowledge in e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Storyline, Rise), Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with content specialists and SMEs.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Soft Skills: Excellent collaboration, adaptability, problem-solving, creativity, and a detail-oriented mindset.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design or education

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Din Tai Fung is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Fair Chance Initiative. 

Din Tai Fung is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

As part of our hiring process, Din Tai Fung uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows employers to compare information from an employee’s Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This verification confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Din Tai Fung complies fully with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws, ensuring no discrimination based on national origin or citizenship status. Din Tai Fung is committed to employing only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States and who comply with applicable immigration and employment law. As a condition of employment, every individual must provide satisfactory evidence of their identity and legal authority to work in the United States. If the employee cannot verify their right to work in the United States within the time permitted by laws, the Company will be required to terminate their employment immediately. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees.

Applicants must be 18 years or older. 

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $30.24 – $37.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung is a Chinese restaurant specializing in Xiao Long Bao, or soup dumplings. Originally founded in Taiwan as a cooking oil retail business in 1958, Din Tai Fung was reborn as a steamed dumpling and noodle restaurant in 1972. Since its founding, Din Tai Fung has become world-renowned for its quality, standardization and service. The Hong Kong branch has been awarded a Michelin star five times. Din Tai Fung currently has over 170 locations in 13 countries worldwide.