Instructional Designer

247Hire; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

247Hire is seeking an Instructional Designer to design and develop learning interventions for a diverse workforce across brick-and-mortar, remote, and contract employees. You will lead design efforts and collaborate with SMEs to create engaging eLearning, instructor-led, and blended training materials that align with ISD principles.

Responsibilities include developing materials, leading design efforts, maintaining courses, and building evaluation instruments to measure training effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of learning design and development experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), Articulate 360, Adobe Suite, Cornerstone OnDemand
• Proficient in eLearning design and development.
• Proficient in video, photo, and audio editing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skillset, including project scoping.
• Possess strong quality decision‑making skills.
• Must be flexible, manage change and ambiguity well, be creative and solution‑oriented.
• Capable of multitasking, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Review evaluation data to assess the effectiveness of training programs and implements recommendations for improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop eLearning, instructor-led, and blended learning training materials.
• Act as lead designer, working independently or on teams.
• Collaborate with SMEs on new course and exam development
• Assist in maintaining and updating existing courses
• Build performance measurement tests and evaluation instruments
• Ensure consistency and compliance in training programs
• Practice core4 values in all operational processes and procedures

Skills

Instructional design

Project management

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Tools

Articulate 360

Adobe Suite

Cornerstone OnDemand

Microsoft Office

Video editing software

Image editing software

Job description

Job Summary:

The Instructional Designer position is responsible for designing and developing learning interventions, including instructor-led and eLearning courses using Instructional Systems Design (ISD) Methodology. Manages the design of training resources needed to effectively train employees within a diverse footprint (brick and mortar, remote, and contract employees) of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop eLearning, instructor-led, and blended learning training materials, including facilitator support guides, end user guides, and other learning activities as needed for assigned training projects
• Work independently and on teams to design training materials, acting in the role of lead designer
• Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on new course and exam development
• Assiste in maintaining and updating existing courses
• Build performance measurement tests and evaluation instruments to measure and report the effectiveness of training
• Ensure consistency and compliance in training programs
• Practice core4 values in all operational processes and procedures

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of learning design and development experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), Articulate 360, Adobe Suite, Cornerstone OnDemand
• Proficient in eLearning design and development.
• Proficient in video, photo, and audio editing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skillset, including project scoping
• Possess strong quality decision‑making skills
• Must be flexible, manage change and ambiguity well, have strong organizational skills, and should be creative and solution‑oriented
• Capable of multitasking, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines
• Review evaluation data to assess the effectiveness of training programs and implements recommendations for improvements
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Top Must-Have Skills:

• Articulate Storyline.
• Image editing.
• Video editing.
• Accessibility in eLearning.
• PowerPoint.
• Word.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience working with SMEs.
• Experience conducting design meetings.
• Strong Scoping skills.