Instructional Designer

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill seeks an experienced Instructional Designer to support a high-performing Learning & Development team within a corporate sales organization. Design, develop, and maintain ILT, eLearning, and multimedia assets using modern instructional design tools.

3–7+ years in corporate instructional design, advanced Articulate Storyline and Rise skills, and strong stakeholder collaboration are required. Must be able to work onsite at Stamford, CT or Charlotte, NC, with AI-assisted content

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of corporate Instructional Design experience.
• Proven expertise with Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise.
• Experience designing and developing learning programs in a corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Experience managing projects through the full instructional design lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience receiving and implementing feedback professionally.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and asks thoughtful questions to drive project success.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain ILT, eLearning, videos, job aids, and performance support materials.
• Utilize Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise to create engaging and interactive learning experiences.
• Apply ADDIE methodology, action mapping, and agile learning design principles to develop effective learning solutions.
• Conduct learning needs analyses and assess business requirements to recommend appropriate training strategies.
• Partner with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and business leaders to gather requirements and manage feedback.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate content creation and enhance learning experiences.
• Create multimedia learning assets using tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Vyond, and other video development platforms.
• Manage multiple learning projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Continuously evaluate and improve training content based on learner and stakeholder feedback.

Skills

Articulate Storyline

Articulate Rise

Corporate Instructional Design

ADDIE methodology

Project lifecycle management

Stakeholder management

Independent / self-starter

Communication & collaboration

Feedback implementation

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Vyond

Xyleme

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Instructional Designer

Location: Stamford, CT or Charlotte, NC

Schedule: 100% Onsite, 5 Days per Week

Duration: 3-6 Month Contract

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM ET

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to support a high-performing Learning & Development team within a business-focused sales organization. This individual will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining engaging learning solutions for direct sales teams, leveraging modern instructional design methodologies, rapid development tools, and AI-driven content creation. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-directed instructional designer who thrives in a corporate environment, works effectively with stakeholders, and can independently drive learning projects from concept through deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain instructor-led training (ILT), eLearning courses, videos, job aids, and performance support materials.
• Utilize Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise to create engaging and interactive learning experiences.
• Apply the ADDIE methodology, action mapping, and agile learning design principles to develop effective learning solutions.
• Conduct learning needs analyses and assess business requirements to recommend appropriate training strategies.
• Partner with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and business leaders to gather requirements and manage feedback.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate content creation and enhance learning experiences.
• Create multimedia learning assets using tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Vyond, and other video development platforms.
• Manage multiple learning projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Continuously evaluate and improve training content based on learner and stakeholder feedback.

Required Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of corporate Instructional Design experience.
• Proven expertise with Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise.
• Experience designing and developing learning programs in a corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Experience managing projects through the full instructional design lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience receiving and implementing feedback professionally.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and asks thoughtful questions to drive project success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Xyleme.
• Experience using AI tools to accelerate learning content development.
• Adobe Creative Cloud expertise.
• Canva experience.
• Vyond or other video development/editing tools.
• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Technologies, or related field.
• Exposure to agile learning development methodologies and action mapping.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable interacting with leaders, stakeholders, and SMEs.
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset.
• Adaptable, coachable, and receptive to feedback.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with little hand-holding.

Interview Process

• Virtual interview with hiring manager.
• Onsite interview with team members and leadership.
• Final conversational meeting focused on team fit and onboarding expectations.

Must-Have Screening Criteria

• Corporate instructional design experience.
• Advanced experience with Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise.
• Experience creating eLearning content from scratch.
• Portfolio/work samples available for review.
• Experience partnering directly with stakeholders and SMEs.
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week in Stamford, CT or Charlotte, NC.

Nice-to-Have Differentiators

• Xyleme experience.
• AI-assisted learning content development.
• Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Vyond.
• Master's degree in Instructional Design.
• Development or technical background.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.

Company Profile

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs. Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™