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TekSystems

Instructional Designer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Birmingham, AL 🕑 Contractor 💰 $20 - $34 per Hour 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ April 30th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

TEKsystems is hiring an Instructional Designer to support the creation and maintenance of training materials for instructor-led and eLearning environments. The role involves updating presentations, assisting with storyboards and narration, testing eLearning courses, and maintaining documentation, working under the guidance of senior designers to ensure quality and alignment with learning objectives.

Highlights
  • Develop and update PowerPoint decks and multimedia content for training sessions.
  • Assist with recording and editing narration for eLearning materials.
  • Support creation of facilitator guides, job aids, and storyboards.
  • Ensure compliance with branding guidelines and accessibility standards.
  • Test eLearning courses and manage documentation in SharePoint.
  • Use tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, and Monday.com.
  • Require basic knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning concepts.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design or related field preferred; entry-level role.
  • Compensation ranges from $20 to $34 per hour with potential benefits.
  • Collaborate with senior designers, instructors, and subject matter experts throughout projects.

Instructional Designer Full Description

Instructional Designer

Birmingham, Alabama, USA
20 USD - 34 USD/hour
Onsite 4 days a week - 1 day remote

Top Skills' Details

• Basic knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning concepts.

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.

• Familiar with:

o Narration/voiceover tools

o Articulate 360 or comparable authoring tools

o Adobe Creative Cloud or similar multimedia software

Description

The Instructional Designer supports the analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of training content for ILT and eLearning environments. Responsibilities include updates to presentations, assistance with drafting storyboards, narration, and multimedia preparation, testing of eLearning courses for proper functionality, and maintaining course documentation within SharePoint. This role works under the guidance of sr and staff instructional designers to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with established templates and learning objectives.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Communications, or related field preferred, or equivalent academic, internship, or practicum experience in instructional design or multimedia.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Development & Production

• Update and refine PowerPoint decks for instructor‑led and virtual training sessions.

• Assist with recording, editing, and implementing narration for eLearning or presentation‑based content.

• Support development of facilitator guides, job aids, storyboards, and basic eLearning

elements.

• Ensure materials follow branding guidelines, templates, formatting standards, and accessibility considerations.

Instructional Design Support

• Apply foundational instructional design models and adult learning principles under direction from sr designers.

• Assist in aligning content to learning objectives, course outcomes, and design

guidelines.

• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from sr designers, subject matter

resources (SMRs), and stakeholders.

Systems & Documentation Management

• Complete testing of eLearning courses in staging and production environments to ensure proper functionality.

• Maintain course files, documentation, and assets in SharePoint.

• Support version control, content updates, and publishing processes.

• Ensure documentation is organized, current, and aligned with team governance process.

• Manage project timelines and status updates using project tracking tools such as

Monday.com.

Collaboration & Project Support

• Assist sr/staff designers with project tasks, timelines, and deliverables (e.g., note

taking, documenting feedback, project communication, scheduling project review meetings).

• Communicate effectively with team members, instructors, and SMRs as needed.

• Research and gather reference materials or best practices related to learning technology and multimedia.

Skills

articulate 360, microsoft office, adobe creative cloud, instructional design, learning management system

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively.

• Familiar with using Learning Management Systems preferred.

• Demonstrated willingness to learn new tools, methods, and processes.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2026.h4>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.