Instruction Design Expert

About the role

The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing learning solutions that support organizational goals. This role partners with subject matter experts (SMEs), project teams, and stakeholders to create effective, engaging, and user-centered training materials across various modalities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SMEs to assess training needs and define learning objectives.
• Design and develop instructional content including e learning modules, instructor led training (ILT), job aids, user guides, and blended learning solutions.
• Use learning theories and instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, or similar) to guide solution development.
• Conduct needs assessments, task analyses, and learner analyses to inform design decisions.
• Develop storyboards, scripts, and prototypes to present concepts and gather feedback.
• Utilize authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Captivate, Rise, or similar.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics; recommend improvements.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency across all learning deliverables.
• Maintain documentation and version control throughout project lifecycle.
• Support continuous improvement of learning programs and design processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communications, or related field (Master's a plus).
• 2–5+ years of experience in instructional design or learning development.
• Proficiency with e learning authoring tools and learning management systems (LMS).
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Excellent writing, editing, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams in a fast paced environment.
• Experience designing for federal, technical, or software based training environments preferred (if applicable to your audience).

Qualifications

• To Be Successful In This Role:
• Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communications, or related field (Master's a plus). 2–5+ years of experience in instructional design or learning development. Proficiency with e learning authoring tools and learning management systems (LMS). Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies. Excellent writing, editing, communication, and project management skills. Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams in a fast paced environment. Experience designing for federal, technical, or software based training environments preferred (if applicable to your audience).

Skills

• Graphic design or multimedia development (e.g., Camtasia, Vyond).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Experience developing technical or systems based training.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well-being programs

Pay

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Schedule

This position is located in our Lafayette, Louisiana office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.