Instructional Design Lead — Remote & Curriculum Innovation

R.W. Mercer Co.; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote options

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

R.W. Mercer Co. is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to join as a full-time contract professional. You will design learning content, collaborate with SMEs, and ensure alignment with organizational standards and learner needs.

Responsibilities include developing modules for in-person, virtual, or blended delivery, creating assessments, and leveraging analytics to drive improvements. A CPTD/ATD credential is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, e-learning, or educational program management.
• Proficiency in instructional design models, adult learning theory, and curriculum development methodologies.
• Experience with e-learning authoring tools, multimedia production, and LMS.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and deliver high-quality results on time.
• Creative problem-solver with attention to detail; knowledge of accessibility standards and learning analytics is a plus.
• Certifications such as CPTD or ATD are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instructional materials, course content, and learning modules for in-person, virtual, or blended delivery.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex topics into clear instruction.
• Create assessments, activities, and multimedia elements to enhance learner engagement.
• Adapt instructional approaches to diverse learning styles and accessibility requirements.
• Review and revise learning programs to ensure relevance and quality.
• Monitor course performance using analytics and feedback for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and industry guidelines.
• Maintain thorough documentation of materials, revisions, and development processes.
• Coordinate with project managers and team members to meet deadlines.
• Support implementation and rollout of new learning programs and instructor training as needed.
• Stay current on instructional technologies, trends, and best practices.

Skills

Instructional design

Communication skills

Project coordination

Creative problem solving

Learning analytics

Accessibility knowledge

Gamification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design / Education

CPTD / ATD certification (advantage)

Tools

LMS

Authoring tools

Multimedia production

Job description

R.W. Mercer Co. is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to join as a full-time contract professional. You will design learning content, collaborate with SMEs, and ensure alignment with organizational standards and learner needs.

Responsibilities include developing modules for in-person, virtual, or blended delivery, creating assessments, and leveraging analytics to drive improvements. A CPTD/ATD credential is a plus.