Instructional Designer

Skill; San Bruno (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a global leader in e-commerce to design and develop comprehensive learning content for external partners. This temporary onsite role in San Bruno focuses on creating engaging eLearning modules, videos, and job aids aligned with business priorities.

You'll gather content from subject matter experts, apply advanced instructional design principles, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and impact across learning materials.

Qualifications

• Experience designing learning content across multiple modalities (eLearning, ILT, video, microlearning).
• Strong grounding in instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
• Ability to create engaging assessments, guides, and performance tools.
• Experience gathering content from subject matter experts and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to iterate content based on stakeholder and learner feedback.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive learning content across diverse formats (eLearning, VILT, video, microlearning, job aids).
• Collaborate with SMEs and cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and alignment with objectives.
• Build foundational materials that articulate platform value to external partners.
• Create tailored, role-based learning experiences for external audiences.
• Maintain content accuracy with product communication and strategic alliances teams.

Skills

Instructional design

Content development

eLearning

Collaboration

Adult learning

Job description

Overview

Placement Type: Temporary

Salary: $28-32 Hourly W2, Benefits and 401k matching

Start Date: Jul 27, 2026

This role requires you to be onsite 3 days a week in San Bruno, CA.

Aquent is partnering with a global leader in e-commerce, a dynamic organization at the forefront of digital innovation, dedicated to transforming how people shop and connect. This company is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth, ensuring that its vast ecosystem of partners is equipped with the knowledge and tools to succeed.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop comprehensive learning content across diverse formats, including interactive eLearning modules, virtual instructor‑led training sessions, engaging videos, concise microlearning resources, and practical job aids.
• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts and cross‑functional teams to ensure all learning materials are accurate, current, and strategically aligned with defined learning objectives and business priorities.
• Build foundational training materials that clearly articulate the value proposition and offerings of the platform to external partners.
• Create tailored, role‑based learning experiences designed specifically for external audiences, ensuring alignment with their unique learning needs and objectives.
• Partner with internal teams, including those focused on product communication and strategic alliances, to maintain the accuracy and relevance of external certification content.
• Apply advanced instructional design principles and adult learning theories to construct clear, engaging, and highly learner‑friendly educational experiences.
• Develop supporting learning tools such as assessments, knowledge checks, comprehensive guides, insightful infographics, and performance support tools to reinforce key concepts and facilitate retention.
• Continuously update and revise existing learning content based on valuable feedback, platform enhancements, and input from stakeholders.
• Gather essential content from subject matter experts, ensuring the precision and integrity of all certification materials.
• Integrate feedback from both stakeholders and learners to continuously enhance content quality and optimize the overall learner experience.
• Adhere to established templates, standards, and processes to ensure uniformity and high quality across all certification and partner learning materials.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in instructional design and content development across multiple modalities (eLearning, virtual instructor‑led training, video, microlearning, job aids).
• Strong understanding and application of instructional design fundamentals and adult learning principles.
• Ability to create engaging and effective learning experiences, including assessments, knowledge checks, guides, and performance support tools.
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts and cross‑functional teams to gather content and ensure accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate feedback and iterate on content to improve quality and learner experience.
• A commitment to following established standards and processes for consistency in learning material development.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $28.00/hr to $32.00/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

Benefits: subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.