Instructional Designer

Remote/Part-TimeCorporate Leadership Instructional Designer - ILT/VILTPremium Boutique Training Firm - Metro New YorkOur client, a premium boutique corporate leadership and soft-skills training firm, is seeking an experienced part-time Corporate Instructional Designer - ILT/VILT to design and customize highly engaging learning experiences for its growing client portfolio.This role requires more than the ability to create polished training materials. We are looking for an instructional designer who can think critically about how adults learn—someone who can take existing content and determine what should be changed, added, removed, or redesigned to create an effective, experiential learning experience.Significant experience designing live Instructor-Led Training (ILT) and/or Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) for corporate audiences is essential.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and customize ILT/VILT leadership, management, and business soft-skills programs for corporate audiencesTransform content into interactive, experiential learning using exercises, discussions, scenarios, case studies, practice, reflection, and applicationEvaluate existing programs and determine what needs to change instructionally—and whyCustomize slide decks, facilitator guides, participant materials, prework, and other learning resourcesWork directly with clients to understand business needs, gather requirements, recommend solutions, and provide project updatesManage multiple client projects from planning through completion, including timelines and deliverablesCollaborate closely with a small team while working independently and taking ownership for resultsKey Competencies & Experience5+ years of corporate instructional-design experience, preferably in leadership, management, interpersonal communication, sales, or professional developmentStrong ILT and/or VILT design experience is requiredDemonstrated ability to create highly interactive and experiential adult learningStrong critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and instructional judgmentAbility to explain the reasoning behind instructional-design decisions, not simply execute requested changesStrong understanding of adult-learning principles and learning methodologiesExcellent client-facing, verbal, and written communication skillsHigh degree of self-motivation, ownership, follow-through, and attention to detailProven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing prioritiesAdvanced Microsoft PowerPoint and Word skills with the ability to produce polished, professional learning materialsBachelor's degree preferredHours & Environment25–29+ hours per weekFully remoteCandidates must be located in the Eastern or Central U.S. time zonesPotential to evolve into a full-time roleWe are especially interested in candidates who can show us not just what they designed, but how they think: What wasn't working? What did you change? Why did you change it? How did you make the learning more engaging and experiential—and what were participants expected to do differently as a result?Please click link to apply on our ATS. All candidate applications will be considered, but you must apply on our ATS to be considered.