Instructional Designer (Contract)

Employment Type: Contract Workplace: Remote Duration: 2 Months Language: English Department: GEL Published: 2025-07-02

Position Overview

The Instructional Designer is responsible for creating engaging, effective, and learner-centered instructional materials for various delivery modalities, including e-learning, instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (vILT), and blended learning solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design theory and practice, a working knowledge of learning technologies, and a passion for improving learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze learning needs through collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs), stakeholders, and end users.
• Design and develop instructional materials including storyboards, course outlines, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, and multimedia content.
• Build and deploy e-learning modules using tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, or Adobe Captivate.
• Apply instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE, SAM, or Agile to learning development.
• Ensure alignment of learning objectives with business goals and performance outcomes.
• Evaluate and revise learning materials based on learner feedback, business impact, and evolving needs.
• Manage learning projects from conception to delivery within defined timelines and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards and apply inclusive design principles.
• Partner with L&D teams, HR, and departmental leaders to roll out new training initiatives.
• Leverage learning management systems (LMS) to assign, track, and report on training.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 5 + years of experience in instructional design or corporate training.
• Authoring Tools: Proficiency with authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, Adobe Captivate or Creative Suite).
• Instructional Design Knowledge: Strong understanding of adult learning theory, instructional design models, and best practices.
• Content Formats: Experience designing content for diverse formats (e-learning, ILT, vILT, microlearning).
• Skills: Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), e.g., Cornerstone, Workday, or Moodle.
• Knowledge of SCORM, xAPI, and other e-learning standards.
• Familiarity with video editing and screen recording software.
• Experience in a regulated or technical environment (e.g., healthcare, pharma, IT, finance) is a plus.

Additional Details

• Salary: Not specified