Instructional Designer

Mheducation; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

McGraw-Hill Education is seeking a creative Instructional Designer to join a collaborative team delivering digital content and curriculum for diverse learners. This remote role is based in the United States and focuses on content development, UX, and alignment with product requirements.

The position runs as a fixed-term contract ending 12/31/2027, with a pay range of $60,000–$68,000 annually plus benefits, and opportunities to mentor junior designers and influence instructional design across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Education Technology or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in digital content development.
• Proficiency in authoring tools and LMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital curriculum assets such as e-books, assessments, simulations, and interactive content.
• Use UBD and other instructional models to design learning experiences.
• Review and refine content storyboards for instructional effectiveness and engagement.
• Partner with product management and content teams to optimize curriculum structure and delivery.
• Lead digital content workflows through all stages of development.

Skills

Instructional design

Educational technology

LMS proficiency

Content development

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Instructional Technology/Design or related field

Tools

Authoring tools

LMS platforms

Job description

Overview

Build the Future

At McGraw Hill we create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide from kindergarten through graduate school. Our goal is to accelerate student success through intuitive and effective learning tools and content that maximize a teacher’s time and a student’s learning experience. We do all of this in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow your career in a way that fits into your life.

How can you make an impact?

McGraw-Hill Education, the leading provider of digital and print educational materials is looking for a creative, innovative, strategic Instructional Designer (Project Status).

You will be a valuable member of a collaborative group of Instructional Designers, closely partnering with teams focused on content, product management, project management, and creative media. As part of this team, you will create robust digital tools, curriculum and learning solutions in a variety of formats that are used by millions of educators and students every day. The Instructional Designer is a digital savvy content and curriculum expert, responsible and accountable for assembling high-quality content based on specific product requirements.

This is a remote opportunity based in the United States. This role has a fixed term and will end on 12/31/2027.

What you will be doing:

Instructional Design & Content Development

• Develop digital curriculum assets such as e-books, assessments, simulations, and interactive content.

• Use Understanding by Design (UBD) and other instructional models to design effective learning experiences.
• Review and refine content storyboards, ensuring instructional effectiveness and user engagement.
• Partner with product management and content teams to optimize curriculum structure and delivery.

Content Authoring & Digital Build

• Lead digital content workflows through all stages of development, ensuring alignment with product requirements.

• Provide informal training and mentoring to Associate Instructional Designers on content development tools and best practices.
• Conduct user testing and analyze feedback to enhance digital learning experiences.

Quality Assurance & Implementation

• Ensure all digital content meets accessibility (WCAG) and usability standards.

• Serve as a key contributor to vendor collaborations, helping manage launch meetings, status meetings and content quality assurance.
• Develop digital content authoring guidelines, answer vendor questions, and contribute to weekly vendor status meetings.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues in authoring tools and recommend potential platform improvements.

• Contribute within cross-functional teams to ensure that product requirements, project schedules, and product goals are met and on completed on time.
• Complete digital product development tasks including metadata tagging, concept mapping, and digital editing.

What you bring:

• Education: Bachelor’sormaster’sdegree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Education Technology or related fieldrequired.
• Experience: 2 - 5years experienceworking in digital content development that includes teaching and learning materials.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in authoring tools and LMS platforms.

• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects within deadlines and budgets.
• Analytical Thinking: Experience using data and user research insights to refine learning experiences.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams and mentor junior designers.
• Previous teaching experience a plus

Why work for us?

The pay range for this position is between $60,000 - $68,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered.