Instructional Designer - FlexTrain

Salary Range: $43,000‑$48,000 | Contract Term: 12 Months | Standard Hours: 37.5 hours/week | Work Location: On‑Site | FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt | College: Owensboro Community & Technical College | Campus Location: Owensboro Community College | Department: Workforce Solutions

About the role

Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) is seeking a creative and innovative Instructional Designer (FlexTrain System) to develop high-quality, interactive digital learning experiences using multimedia and emerging artificial intelligence technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience with digital content creation and AI-enabled platforms such as ElevenLabs, Synthesia, Storyblocks, Motion Array, VideoScribe, CapCut, or comparable technologies, along with the ability to adapt to new technologies as they emerge. This is a full-time, one-year assignment. Continuation of this position is contingent upon the availability of funding.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging computer-based training courses that integrate graphics, animation, video, simulations, and other interactive elements to create clear, effective, and visually compelling learning experiences.
• Create and edit high-quality multimedia content using emerging AI technologies and tools such as ElevenLabs, Synthesia, Storyblocks, Motion Array, VideoScribe, CapCut, and other multimedia and AI-enabled platforms to enhance the creativity, quality, and efficiency of digital learning development.
• Ensure instructional materials meet established standards for quality, consistency, usability, accessibility, accuracy, and learner engagement.
• Manage multiple instructional design and multimedia projects simultaneously, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and meet established expectations and deliverables.
• Support the continuous improvement of FlexTrain’s instructional design practices, including development processes, templates, quality standards, and digital learning products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree (Computer Science, Information Technology, or Web Design) and four (4) years of relevant work experience or equivalent is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of relevant experience is preferred.

Skills

• Strong instructional design and adult learning skills, with the ability to develop engaging, learner-centered computer-based training and digital learning experiences.
• Proficiency in multimedia development and visual design, including graphics, animation, video, simulations, voiceovers, and interactive learning elements.
• Ability to effectively use emerging AI technologies and multimedia tools, such as ElevenLabs, Synthesia, Storyblocks, Motion Array, VideoScribe, CapCut, and similar platforms.
• Strong attention to quality and detail, with the ability to ensure instructional materials are accurate, consistent, accessible, user-friendly, visually appealing, and engaging.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, timelines, and deliverables simultaneously.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and adaptability skills, including the ability to work with subject matter experts and team members, incorporate feedback, learn new technologies, and continuously improve instructional design processes and products.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program