Senior Instructional Designer-HR Talent Development & Learning-Mount Sinai Health Systems-Full Time-Days

About the Role

The Senior Instructional Designer is responsible for e-learning design, instructional design, content development, multimedia development, and instructor-led training. This role focuses on designing high-quality learning solutions that support professional development and organizational initiatives across the health system. The ideal candidate transforms content into dynamic, visually engaging learning experiences that drive engagement and application. Experience with e-learning development, video editing, and multimedia design is essential. Experience facilitating live virtual or in-person learning experiences is preferred.

Responsibilities

• E-Learning Design
  • Analyzes storyboards and other documentation and makes recommendations for proper interactive and development strategies.
  • Designs and develops self-paced trainings using sound instructional design principles.
  • Develops and programs SCORM-compliant e-learning courses using industry-leading authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and other instructional technologies.
  • Works with and creates custom graphics in tools like Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Offers innovative, creative solutions.
  • Develops multimedia learning assets including videos, animations, graphics, knowledge checks, and scenario-based learning activities.
  • Produces and edits learning videos and multimedia content to support virtual, blended, and self-paced learning experiences.
• Instructional Design
  • Identifies and recommends appropriate instructional strategies, instructional technologies, and engagement techniques that improve learner retention and application.
  • Researches and makes recommendations on educational best practices, instructional resources and technologies, and multimedia/software to support teaching and learning.
  • Keeps abreast of new learning software applications and technical knowledge.
  • Incorporates real-world examples, reflection activities, and practical application into learning experiences.
  • Stays current on learning trends, instructional technologies, AI platforms, and innovative approaches to workplace learning.
• Content Development
  • Consults with SMEs on learning objectives and content through curriculum development sessions, documents findings, and writes reports.
  • Develops course materials in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, video, animation, and multimedia to make courses dynamic, visually appealing, and interactive.
  • Recommends appropriate assessment techniques.
• Project Management
  • Provides training plans, project milestones, forecast completion dates, identifies risks and issues, and devises contingency plans to mitigate risks.
  • Informs management of accomplishments, plans, and activities.
  • Coordinates instructional projects from inception to completion, enters data into database, and maintains files and records.
  • Partners and collaborates with training vendors and manages vendor relationships, including selection, direction, and issue resolution.
  • Collaborates closely with internal teams, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Instructor-Led Training
  • Trains SMEs in technology tools and e-learning instructional design methods.
  • Delivers selected technology-related instructor-led training and participates in TDL virtual and in-person learning programs.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of design and development experience, focused on e-learning formats.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Software Products: Creative Suite, Captivate.
  • Proficiency with Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software, and multimedia development tools.
  • Experience with MacroMedia Flash, Photoshop, audio- and video-editing.
  • Basic knowledge of JavaScript, XML, HTML, SharePoint.
  • Strong visual design and storytelling skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience facilitating live virtual or in-person learning experiences is preferred.
  • Experience working in healthcare or large, complex organizations preferred.

Pay

The salary range for the role is $87,692.00 - $131,538.00 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

About the Employer

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, over 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people by tackling complex health care challenges through discovery, education, and patient-centered care.

The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians, 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers, and over 30 affiliated community health centers. Mount Sinai is consistently ranked among the top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, including high "Honor Roll" status, and is highly ranked in multiple specialties such as Geriatrics, Cardiology, and Neurology.