Instructional Designer

childdevelopmentschoolsexternal; McKinney (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

childdevelopmentschoolsexternal is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Instructional Designer with 2-3 years of experience to design, develop, and deliver engaging learning content across eLearning, ILT, and blended formats. The role partners with leadership, SMEs and stakeholders to create programs aligned to business goals and accessibility standards.

This hybrid position can be based in San Antonio or the Dallas–Fort Worth area, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of instructional design experience.
• Understanding of adult learning principles.
• Experience with core learning and instructional design programs, such as Articulate 360, Captivate, Adobe, Canva, etc.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop learner-centered training content (eLearning, ILT, blended learning).
• Apply instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM).
• Collaborate with leadership & SMEs to define learning objectives.
• Develop and deploy high-quality engaging courses in LMS.
• Employ Adult Learning Methodologies for frontline workers in the design process.
• Maintain and update existing training programs.
• Incorporate multimedia and interactivity.
• Measure effectiveness through analytics.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop content that ensures brand and accessibility alignment.
• Analyze and report on learning experience effectiveness.

Skills

Instructional design experience

Adult learning principles

Stakeholder collaboration

eLearning development

Design and development

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Articulate 360

Captivate

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Camtasia

Vyond

HTML

Flash

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Instructional Designer with 2-3 years of experience to design, develop, and deliver engaging learning content. This role partners with leadership, SMEs and stakeholders to create impactful training programs aligned to business goals.

*This role is a hybrid role and can be based in San Antonio, DFW, with the ability to travel by land/air when needed

Essential Functions

• Design and develop learner-centered training content (eLearning, ILT, blended learning)
• Apply instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM)
• Collaborate with leadership & SMEs to define learning objectives
• Develop and deploy high-quality engaging courses in LMS
• Employ Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic Adult Learning Methodologies for frontline workers in the design process
• Maintain and update existing training programs
• Incorporate multimedia and interactivity
• Measure effectiveness through analytics
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Develop learning content that ensures brand and accessibility alignment
• Analyze and report on the learning experience effectiveness
• Strong technical skills, stakeholder collaboration, and attention to detail

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years of instructional design experience
• Understanding of adult learning principles
• Experience with core learning and instructional design programs, such as Articulate 360, Captivate, Adobe, Canva, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within a defined LMS (Wisetail preferred)
• Corporate learning/enablement experience
• HTML and Flash programming knoweldge
• Familiarity with Camtasia, Vyond or video editing
• Instructional Design Certification in any of the following:
  • ATD (Association for Talent Development) Credentials
  • CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development)
  • Kirkpatrick Evaluation Certification
  • Adobe Captivate Certification
  • Articulate Storyline Certifications
  • Certified Instructional Designer/Developer
• Analytical Prowess
• Experience in fast-paced environments
• Self-Motivated with an Optmisitic Growth Mindset