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Contractor Interior Design Content Developer

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $25 - $50 per Hour

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ July 23rd, 2025

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Kaplan is hiring a Contractor Interior Design Content Developer to assist their engineering team in creating study materials and exam questions for the NCIDQ Interior Design Certification examination. The role involves writing quiz and practice exam questions, preparing study materials for different exam sections, performing quality assurance and technical reviews, and contributing to study plans while providing feedback on customer preparation expectations.

Highlights
  • Develop quiz questions and practice exam questions styled after NCIDQ examinations.
  • Write study materials for the Fundamentals Exam (IDFX), Professional Exam (IDPX), and Practicum Exam (PRAC).
  • Perform quality assurance reviews, technical reviews, and erratum corrections.
  • Contribute to study plans and provide feedback related to customer preparation.
  • Must have passed any section of the NCIDQ exam in the last 7 years and have excellent command of English.
  • Required skills include strong organization, time management, effective communication mostly by email, and receptiveness to feedback.
  • Preferred experience includes tutoring or mentoring interior design students and creating educational content such as multiple-choice questions and presentations.
  • Contract 1099 position with flexible hours up to 20 per week and project-based assignments with deadlines.
  • Contractors must supply their own equipment including Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader or Professional.
  • Compensation is project-based, typically equivalent to $25-$50 per hour, depending on availability and experience.

Contractor Interior Design Content Developer Full Description

Contractor Interior Design Content Developer
Remote/Nationwide, USA
Part time

Job Title Contractor Interior Design Content Developer

Job Description
About Us
Kaplan is one of the world’s largest and most diverse education providers. With 80+ years of history, Kaplan has been a beacon for expanding educational access and a leader in instructional innovation. 

Role 
We are looking for a remote Subject Matter Expert who will assist Kaplan's engineering team in developing material to prepare students for the NCIDQ Interior Design Certification examination. This is a remote opportunity with flexible hours (up to 20 per week).

Responsibilities 
The responsibilities of the Contractor may include: 
  • Writing quiz questions & practice exam questions in the style of NCIDQ examinations.
  • Writing study materials for any of the three separate NCIDQ exam sections: Fundamentals Exam (IDFX), the Professional Exam (IDPX), and the Practicum Exam (PRAC).
  • Quality assurance reviews, technical reviews, and erratum correction.
  • Contributing to suggested study plans, and providing feedback on customer expectations for study and preparation.

Skill Requirements 
The candidate must: 
  • Have excellent command of the English language - both verbal and written.
  • Have taken and passed within the last 7 years any section of the exam that they wish to contribute to.
  • Have exceptional attention to detail, organization skills, and time management skills
  • Provide prompt and responsive communication, mostly by email. Occasional video chat meetings during business hours may be required.
  • Be highly motivated and take initiative proactively.
  • Be receptive to feedback, meet deadlines, and take accountability for deliverables.

Preferred Skills
The candidate must: 
  • Have experience tutoring/mentoring/educating Interior Design students or colleagues.
  • Have experience creating multiple-choice questions, study materials, PowerPoint presentations or other similar content.

Hours & Employment
This is a contract (1099) position. Projects will be assigned via separate contracts with discrete schedules and deliverables. There is no set working schedule or hours other than project deadlines as assigned. 

Equipment Required
Contractors must supply their own equipment and must have installed:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe Reader or Professional

Pay is per project based on contractor availability and experience, typically equivalent to $25-$50 per hour.

LocationRemote/Nationwide, USA
Additional Locations 
Employee TypeContingent Worker
Job Functional Area Other Admin Staff
Business Unit00079 Kaplan Professional

At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards.  All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible.   And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.