Instructional Designer

Affordable Care - Morrisville, NC

Full-time

Morrisville, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer is responsible for creating effective learning experiences by designing, developing, and implementing educational programs, training materials, and digital learning modules. This role is critical in helping the organization foster a culture of continuous learning and development, ensuring that employees or learners can acquire knowledge and skills effectively and efficiently. The Instructional Designer will work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) and utilize instructional theory to produce training programs that facilitate learning and improve performance. This position directly reports to and partners with the Senior Manager of Digital Learning. In this role, the Instructional Designer will conduct needs assessments by collaborating with stakeholders, SMEs, and learners to identify learning needs. They will analyze target audience characteristics and learning preferences to inform design decisions. The designer will develop instructional materials, including course outlines, storyboards, content, and assessments, ensuring alignment with learning objectives. They will design learning experiences for various formats, such as in-person training, digital learning modules, webinars, and blended learning, applying instructional design theories and adult learning principles. The Instructional Designer will also create and curate engaging and interactive learning content, incorporating multimedia elements such as videos, quizzes, simulations, and activities. They will collaborate with graphic designers, developers, and video editors to produce visually appealing and technically sound learning materials. Additionally, they will leverage learning management systems (LMS) and other platforms for delivering and tracking training programs, staying up to date on the latest educational technologies and learning trends. Evaluation and improvement of instructional materials and training programs will be a key responsibility, as the designer will gather feedback, conduct assessments, and analyze performance data to make data-driven improvements. They will manage instructional design projects, including timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within scope while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders, subject matter experts (SMEs), and learners to assess learning needs.
• Analyze target audience characteristics and learning preferences to inform design decisions.
• Develop instructional materials, including course outlines, storyboards, content, and assessments, aligned with learning objectives.
• Design learning experiences for a variety of formats, such as in-person training, digital learning modules, webinars, blended learning, and more.
• Apply instructional design theories, adult learning principles, and best practices in education and training.
• Create and curate engaging and interactive learning content, including multimedia elements such as videos, quizzes, simulations, and activities.
• Collaborate with graphic designers, developers, and video editors to produce visually appealing and technically sound learning materials.
• Use authoring tools like Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, and Camtasia to develop digital learning courses.
• Leverage learning management systems (LMS) and other platforms for delivering and tracking training programs.
• Stay up to date on the latest educational technologies and learning trends, incorporating new tools and techniques as appropriate.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional materials and training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance data.
• Make data-driven improvements to instructional content and delivery methods.
• Conduct pilot testing and iterate based on learner feedback and learning outcomes.
• Manage instructional design projects, including timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including SMEs, trainers, developers, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proficiency in digital learning tools.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and SCORM standards.
• Familiarity with multimedia tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia, or similar.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into easy-to-understand learning content.
• Excellent problem-solving, time management, and project management abilities.
• Knowledge of user experience (UX) design principles for learning interfaces.
• Degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in instructional design, digital learning development, or curriculum design.
• Experience in designing mobile learning (m-learning) solutions.
• Experience working with gamification, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), or other innovative learning technologies.