Instructional Designer

Tailor Baze; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tailor Baze is seeking an Instructional Designer to transform organizational concepts into engaging, learner-centered experiences for instructor-led, e-learning, and blended formats. You will apply evidence-based design frameworks and leverage Articulate 360 and Adobe Creative Cloud to deliver media-rich assets aligned with FDOT and Turnpike branding.

The role requires collaboration with SMEs, project leaders, and stakeholders, plus strong communication and organizational skills to manage

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of instructional design theories, adult learning principles, and curriculum development methodologies.
• Expertise with rapid e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong understanding of UX principles as applied to digital learning interfaces and virtual delivery platforms.
• Skilled in collaboration with SMEs to translate technical content into engaging learning narratives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for documentation and presentations.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple course development projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with instructional copywriting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a constructive team member.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instructional materials for instructor-led, e-learning, and blended formats.
• Apply ADDIE/SAM instructional design frameworks and modern authoring tools to build interactive, media-rich assets.
• Collaborate with SMEs, project leads, and stakeholders to translate procedures into learning objectives.
• Build, publish, and maintain interactive modules using Articulate 360 and other tools with LMS integration.
• Conduct learning needs analyses and design assessments to measure effectiveness.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning

Curriculum development

UX principles

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Technology

Tools

Articulate 360

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

• The Instructional Designer transforms organizational concepts and operational workflows into engaging, learner-centered educational experiences.
• This role involves designing, developing, and revising e-learning modules, instructor-led curricula, and blended learning programs, ensuring strict alignment with adult learning theories, enterprise standards, and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise culture.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Design & Development: Design and develop comprehensive instructional materials, including interactive e-learning modules, job aids, lesson plans, and facilitator guides for instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced delivery formats.
• Instructional Strategy & Multimedia Integration: Apply evidence-based instructional design frameworks (e.g., "ADDIE, SAM") and leverage modern authoring tools to build interactive, media-rich learning assets that drive learner engagement and retention.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) Collaboration: Partner effectively with internal SMEs, project leads, and stakeholders to translate operational procedures, technical frameworks, and leadership standards into clear, accessible learning objectives.
• Learning Technology Utilization: Build, publish, and maintain interactive modules using industry standard authoring suites, specifically Articulate 360, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud applications, ensuring seamless LMS and cloud integration.
• Needs Analysis & Assessment: Conduct learning needs analyses and design knowledge checks, quizzes, and practical evaluations to measure training effectiveness and behavior change.
• Brand & Style Alignment: Ensure all training content, visual assets, and instructional documentation align with FDOT and Turnpike Enterprise branding guidelines and maintain a cohesive, professional aesthetic.
• Cloud & Asset Management: Organize, maintain, and version-control training source files, media libraries, and course packages within secure cloud storage environments.
• Quality Assurance & Prototyping: Develop course storyboard and prototypes, gather user feedback during pilot testing, and optimize the learning experience.
• Project Management & Stakeholder Communication: Manage instructional design projects from conception to deployment, adhering to project timelines and providing transparent status updates to leadership.
• ContinuousImprovement: Research and integrate emerging trends in talent development, instructional technology, and adult learning theory to future-proof enterprise training offerings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced Knowledge of instructional design theories, adult learning principles, and curriculum development methodologies.
• Demonstrated Expertise in rapid e-learning authoring tools such as but not limited to: Articulate 360, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong Understanding of user experience (UX) principles as applied to digital learning interfaces and virtual delivery platforms.
• Skilled in Collaboration and consulting with Subject Matter Experts to translate technical or operational content into engaging educational narratives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products for documentation and presentation development.
• Strong Organizational Skills with the ability to manage multiple course development projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet firm deadlines.
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills, with an emphasis on clarity, instructional copywriting, and tailoring messaging to diverse audiences.
• Ability to Work Independently and as an active, constructive contributor within a collaborative performance development team.

Education:

• Bachelor ‘s Degree in Instructional Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Education or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of Training (including course development and delivery) experience.

Complexity:

• Works independently or on multiple IT training projects as a project team member, occasionally as a project leader.
• Works on small to large, complex IT training projects that require increased skill in multiple technical environments and knowledge of a specific business area.