Senior Instructional Designer / eLearning Developer - IT Initiatives
About the role
SweetRush seeks a Senior Instructional Designer/eLearning Developer to design, develop, and deploy engaging learning solutions for key internal IT learning initiatives, including AI, Cybersecurity Awareness, Microsoft Productivity Suite, and various Workplace Apps, for a global enterprise client. The role requires leveraging AI tools for content creation and moving between rapid eLearning development and live event facilitation.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to co-create live learning events, eLearning courses, and on-demand resources.
- Use AI tools (such as Copilot chat and web search) to flesh out content and generate initial outlines.
- Build interactive eLearning solutions in Articulate Rise and Storyline 360.
- Create 1‑2 minute instructional/marketing videos, including screen recordings, simple animations, and voiceovers.
- Work with IT Subject Matter Experts to script, produce, and co‑facilitate live learning events and workshops.
- Own and drive the survey and measurement strategy, including L1 feedback via MS Forms and Zoom polls.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 5+ years of instructional design experience.
Qualifications
- Expert‑level skills in Articulate Rise and Storyline 360.
- Practical experience using AI agents (Microsoft Copilot preferred) to accelerate content development.
- Proven ability to deliver engaging virtual instructor‑led training (VILT) via Zoom.
- Exceptional ability to translate complex or technical subjects into clear, engaging content for non‑technical audiences.
- Keen eye for layout, color, and brand alignment using tools like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
Skills
- Specialized knowledge in creating courses for AI, Cybersecurity, or Microsoft Productivity Suite (bonus).
- Experience working within an agile development framework (bonus).
- Project management experience (bonus).
Pay
W2 Hourly – $50/hour
Schedule
Location: US – Raleigh‑Durham, NC or Remote (EST/CST time zones). If local, in‑office days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; remote work on Monday and Friday. Contract type: W2 Hourly. Project duration: As soon as recruiting closes through December 31, 2026. Project capacity: 40 hours per week. Start date: ASAP after interview process and background check.