Automotive Instructional Designer

Ardent Learning Inc.; Town of Italy (NY); Remote; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Part time

Job summary

A leading training solutions company is seeking an Automotive Instructional Designer to create web-based and instructor-led training materials. This remote position requires a Bachelor's degree and proven experience in instructional design, particularly in the automotive sector. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in developing training content and must be comfortable working with virtual teams. Salary ranges from $55 to $65 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Instructional Designer.
• Experience in automotive technical writing.
• Familiarity with automotive technical terminology.
• Experience transitioning ILT content to virtual delivery.
• Experience creating OEM service technical training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create ILT, vILT, and WBT materials for automotive clients.
• Develop course outlines and design documents.
• Translate information on new vehicle service diagnostics for client approval.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Course development software

Effective writing

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, English, Instructional Design or equivalent

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Articulate Rise

Captivate

Job description

Title: Automotive Instructional Designer

Location: Remote

Rate:$55 - $65 per hour

Software/Licenses Needed: Articulate 360 and others as needed for assigned project preferred

We are seeking Automotive Instructional Designers to support OEM training programs (long-term and short-term opportunities). This individual will work with Project Managers and/or Subject Matter Experts to create web-based training (WBT) modules, instructor-led training (ILT) materials (in-person or virtual (vILT)), and supporting materials following Ardent’s instructional design process. Our ideal candidates will have experience working as an Instructional Designer, and experience creating automotive technical training materials in both ILT and WBT formats.

These positions are temporary (contract) roles with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed; work can be done remotely with personal equipment and software.

In This Contract Role You Will:

• Create ILT, vILT, and WBT materials to support large-scale service technical training programs for various automotive clients
• Develop high-level course outlines and design documents; create scripts, storyboards, PowerPoint presentations, learner guides, and job aids for various delivery methods
• Translate client-provided information on new and updated vehicles service diagnostics, processes, procedures, and technologies into understandable descriptions for client approval, following client-specific standards
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, English, Instructional Design, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience working as an Instructional Designer
• Proven experience working in an automotive technical writing position
• Familiarity and experience in automotive technical terminology
• Experience transitioning ILT content to a virtual delivery (vILT)
• Experience creating OEM service technical training is a plus
• Experience creating procedural scripts for video is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Solid knowledge of course development software (e.g., Articulate Storyline and Rise, Captivate, etc.), at least one virtual platform delivery tool, and at least one Learning Management System
• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Comfortable working remotely with virtual teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Our Culture:

We are not a typical learning company. Our team is truly passionate about changing lives. We want everything we do— our work, our conversations, our interactions — to be genuine, true, and unique. Our team strives to Elevate and Evolve in all that we do.

We're always on the lookout for innovative, curious, and passionate people who can help us achieve our goals.

What We Do:

Ardent Learning helps our clients thrive in business by developing custom training solutions. We believe the most effective learning experience incorporates our client’s brand, culture, and values. Our team is tenacious in helping our clients and their people reach their goals and perform at the highest level.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Come as you are. Ardent Learning is an equal opportunity employer. Ardent embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

To Apply:

Please provide a resume and work sample (e.g., PowerPoint deck, design document, storyboard, instructor guide, student guide, WBT course, etc.).