Instructional Designer (Remote) [76992]

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire an Instructional Designer for a dynamic and innovative team. Join us to leverage your creativity and technical skills in a role that emphasizes both design and development.

You’ll be responsible for managing your own work under the guidance of a project lead, focusing approximately 90% of your time on design and development. This role involves creating and developing training materials from inception to execution for American Funds Service Groups (AFSG) client services-based departments. A portfolio or personal website showcasing past work is appreciated.

Instructional Designer Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Project Leads and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design, create, and develop training materials.
• Focus on design and development within the ADDIE model, specifically for Design and Development phases.
• Develop training materials in various modalities, including ILT/VILT, eLearning, self-paced, and virtual classroom formats.
• Utilize Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise), Camtasia, and other tools for video development and editing.
• Manage documents and materials using Microsoft Office 365 Suite and intermediate MS SharePoint Online experience.
• Identify areas for improvement within training processes and technologies, and recommend solutions.

Instructional Designer Requirements:

• Proficiency in Articulate 360 - Storyline and Rise
• Experience with Camtasia for video development and editing
• Ability to design and develop training content in ILT/VILT, eLearning, self-paced, and virtual classroom formats
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office 365 Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Intermediate experience with MS SharePoint Online (loading, checking in, and checking out documents)

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Captivate
• Skills in Adobe Audition, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Familiarity with the NovoEd Learning Platform
• Graphic design experience
• Experience with recording and editing audio
• Knowledge of the ADDIE model, including Analysis, Implementation, and Evaluation phases
• Experience in designing and developing assessments/tests

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theories, focusing on design and development
• Ability to prioritize and manage work effectively in a timely manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, time management, and multi-tasking abilities
• Learning agility for adapting to new work assignments
• Capability to collaborate effectively with local or remote teams
• Proactive in identifying areas for improvement and recommending solutions

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this Instructional Designer opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

This position has an application deadline of January 21, 2024.