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.