Instructional Designer
REMOTE
Permanent
Information Technology
$50.00 USD Hourly - $55.00 USD Hourly
Posted: June 23, 2026
The Judge Group is currently seeking an Instructional Designer to support corporate back office operations at a large consulting firm. US citizenship is required and the ability to work east coast hours.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Applies adult learning principles and effective eLearning techniques to create instructional design documents, eLearning storyboards and instructor/facilitator/participant materials for online and instructor-led/virtual instructor-led courses
· Utilizes various authoring and rapid deployment tools to design, develop, author and publish web-based training modules and interactive eLearning courses for any format necessary
· Writes learning objectives and modules of content that ensure mastery of learning objectives
· Designs and develops projects from start to finish with minimal supervision to meet deadlines as assigned
· Produces eye-catching, engaging, streamlined and effective product designs and graphics to visually support learning content
· Works closely with SMEs and Learning & Development (L&D) team members as needed to share knowledge and maintain a well-organized, timely and high-quality work product
· Works closely with SMEs/testers to design and develop content, test courseware and troubleshoot issues that may impact design or established deadlines
· Works with the Learning Management System (LMS) administration team to User Test course items’ launch readiness (for desktop and mobile devices) to confirm functionality and scoring for learner tracking and reporting purposes; User Testing includes but is not limited to assigning various learning objects and content to testers, creating and maintaining tester login information as needed, and troubleshooting user issues related to testing
· Identifies and solves a variety of problems of intermediate scope and complexity
· Takes responsibility for own actions and works accordingly to get the work done
· Leads innovation efforts through product development technology, processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness, assisting others in thinking creatively about learning products
· Maintains a current intermediate to advanced technical skillset with proficiency in software applications applicable to instructional design and development/authoring
· Proficiency in using AI‑enabled tools (such as Microsoft Copilot) to support instructional design, content development, and continuous improvement of eLearning and instructor‑led training materials.
· Assists with the maintenance of current custom eLearning resources and data integrity including regular file back-ups to Authoring Repository and other designated locations/media devices
· Ensures matters related to client or potential clients are handled in a way that creates positive lasting impressions with high quality, prompt and courteous service by oneself and others
· Takes on other duties as assigned and as needed with a positive and willing attitude
Technical Skills:
· Strong instructional design expertise for eLearning and blended learning
· Strong working knowledge of authoring tools used to create interactive instructional materials such as Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise (required), Synthesia, Adobe Captivate, or Lectora
· Strong knowledge of integrating video, graphic design visuals and audio in eLearning course development using eLearning development tools such as Camtasia (preferred), Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop (preferred), Adobe InDesign (preferred), Adobe Audition (preferred), WellSaid Labs, Audacity, PowerPoint, SnagIt or equivalent.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams for Business and similar web conferencing tools and the design of synchronous learning events
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills and ability to build on experience to use technology to bring opportunities to use value-added tools to team members’ attention
· Flexibility to shift focus in a fast-paced environment with continually changing priorities
· Expertise in creating SCORM packages for publishing to LMS
· Strong skill with MS Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Copilot, SharePoint
Required:
· Bachelor’s Degree in instructional design, education or related field or commensurate work experience required
· At least 4 years of relevant experience - expert knowledge of instructional design principles and their applications
· Expert proficiency in the use of authoring and multimedia tools for the design of eLearning courseware
· Experience working in a corporate or professional services environment with experience designing and developing training courses and programs desired
· Prior project work samples to include but not limited to: online learning module/lesson or storyboard, Facilitator or Participant Guide, Job Aid, online portfolio website, etc.
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