Instructional Designer

Location: Stamford, CT or Charlotte, NC
Schedule: 100% Onsite, 5 Days per Week
Duration: 3-6 Month Contract
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM ET

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to support a high-performing Learning & Development team within a business-focused sales organization. This individual will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining engaging learning solutions for direct sales teams, leveraging modern instructional design methodologies, rapid development tools, and AI-driven content creation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-directed instructional designer who thrives in a corporate environment, works effectively with stakeholders, and can independently drive learning projects from concept through deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain instructor-led training (ILT), eLearning courses, videos, job aids, and performance support materials.


• Utilize Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise to create engaging and interactive learning experiences.


• Apply the ADDIE methodology, action mapping, and agile learning design principles to develop effective learning solutions.


• Conduct learning needs analyses and assess business requirements to recommend appropriate training strategies.


• Partner with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and business leaders to gather requirements and manage feedback.


• Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate content creation and enhance learning experiences.


• Create multimedia learning assets using tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Vyond, and other video development platforms.


• Manage multiple learning projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.


• Continuously evaluate and improve training content based on learner and stakeholder feedback.

Required Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of corporate Instructional Design experience.


• Proven expertise with Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise.


• Experience designing and developing learning programs in a corporate environment.


• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.


• Experience managing projects through the full instructional design lifecycle.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills.


• Experience receiving and implementing feedback professionally.


• Self-starter who takes initiative and asks thoughtful questions to drive project success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Xyleme.


• Experience using AI tools to accelerate learning content development.


• Adobe Creative Cloud expertise.


• Canva experience.


• Vyond or other video development/editing tools.


• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Technologies, or related field.


• Exposure to agile learning development methodologies and action mapping.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.


• Comfortable interacting with leaders, stakeholders, and SMEs.


• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset.


• Adaptable, coachable, and receptive to feedback.


• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with little hand-holding.

Interview Process

1. Virtual interview with hiring manager.


2. Onsite interview with team members and leadership.


3. Final conversational meeting focused on team fit and onboarding expectations.

Must-Have Screening Criteria

• Corporate instructional design experience.


• Advanced experience with Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise.


• Experience creating eLearning content from scratch.


• Portfolio/work samples available for review.


• Experience partnering directly with stakeholders and SMEs.


• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week in Stamford, CT or Charlotte, NC.

Nice-to-Have Differentiators

• Xyleme experience.


• AI-assisted learning content development.


• Adobe Creative Cloud.


• Vyond.


• Master's degree in Instructional Design.


• Development or technical background.