Contract Instructional Designer

Contiem; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Contract Instructional Designer to deliver high-quality training solutions. This client-facing role requires expertise in instructional design, with responsibilities including needs assessments, content development, and collaboration with project teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in Instructional Design and Courseware Development.
• Experience creating instructional content and engaging training materials.

Responsibilities

• Understand client problem statements and recommend training strategies.
• Design and develop instructor-led training and eLearning content.

Skills

Communication

Instructional Design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Articulate Studio

Adobe Captivate

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Description

Contiem, Inc., is an ISO 270001 certified and Veteran owned company. Contiem has a world-class Component Content Management System (CCMS) platform RSuite. We help companies create exceptional content such as technical documentation, eLearning, online help, visualizations, and training materials to compete at the highest level.

Contiem has been the trusted content partner for organizations such as American Express, the U.S. Federal Government, The Home Depot, UnitedHealthcare, Cisco Systems, Eaton, eBay, The Boeing Company, and many more. We are driven to be the best in our industry, continually challenging the status quo and ourselves; we focus on providing effective content solutions to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We are seeking a Contract Instructional Designer to deliver high-quality training solutions through client projects and training modules for our products and services. This is a client-facing role requiring consulting expertise and a strong delivery track record.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand client problem statements, define learning objectives, and recommend training strategies to meet learning outcomes.
• Conduct needs assessments (audience/role analysis, task analysis, gap analysis, content analysis) and identify performance gaps and training needs.
• Document analysis results and recommendations; plan and create content outlines, course content, interactive exercises, assessments, and job aids.
• Implement instructional design frameworks like ADDIE and apply ID pedagogy, principles, and tools.
• Design and develop instructor-led training (ILT), eLearning, video, blended, or micro-learning content based on needs assessments.
• Collaborate with project teams, including Project Managers and Subject Matter Experts, to determine course needs and delivery methods.
• Provide status updates and participate in client meetings.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through experience, soft skills, and solution-oriented approaches.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 3 years of experience in Instructional Design and Courseware Development.
• Experience creating instructional content, storyboards, and engaging training materials.
• Proficiency with courseware development tools such as Articulate Studio, Storyline, Adobe Captivate, etc.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Basic digital image editing skills.
• Experience working with global clients.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Certification or degree in Instructional Systems Design, Education, Training, Curriculum Development, or related fields.
• Ability to understand complex products and processes.
• Flexibility and adaptability to feedback and new ideas.
• Ability to visualize content collaboratively with designers and technical teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience managing client expectations.
• Ability to work independently and in team environments.
• Experience conducting research with subject matter experts.

Travel: Not specified.

Work Hours & Location: Remote position, 8 am - 5 pm EST.

This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change.

Contiem is an equal opportunity employer.