Instructional Designer

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Connecticut is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to build end-to-end learning experiences for corporate, healthcare, pharmaceutical and manufacturing environments. You will apply adult learning principles, design WBT, ILT, VILT and OJT, and craft engaging content that drives performance outcomes.

Deliverables include interactive eLearning using Storyline, Rise, Captivate or similar tools, assessments, performance support, and analytics to continuously improve learner

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Learning & Development, Education, Organizational Development, Human Performance Technology, Communications, or related field
• 3-5+ years of instructional design experience in corporate, healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or regulated environment
• Experience designing and developing eLearning/Web-Based Training (WBT), Instructor-Led Training (ILT), Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT), On-the-Job Training (OJT), learning assessments, and performance support tools
• Proficient with eLearning authoring and multimedia development tools
• Experience using instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Portfolio demonstrating learning solutions developed and learner engagement outcomes
• Experience with AI-enabled learning design tools
• Experience with UX design
• Experience developing gamified learning experiences
• Experience creating simulations, scenario-based learning, and immersive content
• Knowledge of VR/AR learning technologies
• Experience supporting leadership, technical, scientific, operational, or compliance-related learning programs
• Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
• U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future
• This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States

Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end learning experiences using adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
• Create web-based training, eLearning modules, instructor-led training, classroom materials, structured on-the-job training programs, job aids, performance support tools, videos, and learning assessments
• Translate complex content into engaging, easy-to-understand learning experiences
• Develop measurable learning objectives and evaluation strategies supporting business outcomes
• Apply user-centered design principles to improve learner engagement and retention
• Leverage AI-enabled content development, adaptive learning, immersive learning, simulation-based learning, VR/AR, and gamification
• Explore and pilot innovative approaches that improve learning effectiveness
• Utilize learning analytics and learner feedback to continuously improve content and learning outcomes
• Consult with and facilitate content reviews with subject matter experts
• Recommend training, performance support, coaching, or workflow guidance based on learning needs
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and deadlines
• Build interactive eLearning using Articulate Storyline, Rise, Captivate, Adapt, Vyond, Camtasia, or similar platforms
• Create videos, animations, simulations, infographics, and digital job aids
• Utilize generative AI tools to accelerate content development and improve learning personalization
• Design assessments and knowledge checks
• Analyze learning data and learner feedback to evaluate effectiveness
• Recommend enhancements based on performance data and learner experience insights
• Support continuous improvement across the learning portfolio

Skills

Instructional Design Experience

ELearning Development

Project Management

AI-Enabled Learning Design

User-Centered Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Rise

Captivate

Vyond

Camtasia

Generative AI Tools

Job description

• Design and develop end-to-end learning experiences using adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
• Create web-based training, eLearning modules, instructor-led training, classroom materials, structured on-the-job training programs, job aids, performance support tools, videos, and learning assessments
• Translate complex content into engaging, easy-to-understand learning experiences
• Develop measurable learning objectives and evaluation strategies supporting business outcomes
• Apply user-centered design principles to improve learner engagement and retention
• Leverage AI-enabled content development, adaptive learning, immersive learning, simulation-based learning, VR/AR, and gamification
• Explore and pilot innovative approaches that improve learning effectiveness
• Utilize learning analytics and learner feedback to continuously improve content and learning outcomes
• Consult with and facilitate content reviews with subject matter experts
• Recommend training, performance support, coaching, or workflow guidance based on learning needs
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and deadlines
• Build interactive eLearning using Articulate Storyline, Rise, Captivate, Adapt, Vyond, Camtasia, or similar platforms
• Create videos, animations, simulations, infographics, and digital job aids
• Utilize generative AI tools to accelerate content development and improve learning personalization
• Design assessments and knowledge checks
• Analyze learning data and learner feedback to evaluate effectiveness
• Recommend enhancements based on performance data and learner experience insights
• Support continuous improvement across the learning portfolio

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Learning & Development, Education, Organizational Development, Human Performance Technology, Communications, or related field
• 3-5+ years of instructional design experience in a corporate, healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or regulated environment
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing eLearning/Web-Based Training (WBT), Instructor-Led Training (ILT), Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT), On-the-Job Training (OJT), learning assessments, and performance support tools
• Proficient with eLearning authoring and multimedia development tools
• Experience using instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Portfolio demonstrating learning solutions developed and learner engagement outcomes
• Experience with AI-enabled learning design tools
• Experience with UX design
• Experience developing gamified learning experiences
• Experience creating simulations, scenario-based learning, and immersive content
• Knowledge of VR/AR learning technologies
• Experience supporting leadership, technical, scientific, operational, or compliance-related learning programs
• Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
• U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future
• This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing engaging learning experiences using instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles. Proficient in utilizing eLearning authoring tools and AI-enabled technologies to enhance learner engagement and improve learning outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Instructional Design Experience
• ELearning Development
• Project Management
• AI-Enabled Learning Design
• User-Centered Design

Hard Skills

• ELearning Development
• Instructional Design Methodologies
• Adult Learning Principles
• Learning Analytics
• Gamified Learning ExperiencesSimulation-Based Learning
• VR/AR Learning Technologies
• Performance Support Tools
• Learning Assessments
• Content Development

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Management

Industry Keywords

• Corporate Learning
• Healthcare Training
• Pharmaceutical Training
• Manufacturing Training
• Regulated Environment

Tools & Technologies

• Articulate Storyline
• Rise
• Captivate
• Vyond
• Camtasia
• Generative AI Tools