Instructional Designer

PLANIT Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PLANIT Group is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer in Washington, DC to lead the development of impactful learning experiences. The role demands proficiency in Adobe Captivate and InDesign, and a background in designing training materials.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, along with excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as an Instructional Designer/Graphic Designer in a multimedia company or corporate environment.
• Proven ability to create visual content for clear communication.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of instructional solutions and communication materials.
• Evaluate learning needs and performance gaps to design effective instructional solutions.
• Develop comprehensive training and communication materials.

Skills

Instructional Design

Adobe Captivate

Adobe InDesign

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Washington, DC On-Site Flexibility/Remote:

Description

The Instructional Designer will serve as a results-driven professional responsible for leading the end-to-end lifecycle of instructional solutions and communication materials to deliver impactful, high-quality learning experiences that advance the mission of the VCF and effectively support its stakeholders.

Instructional Designer (1 FTE)

• Evaluate learning needs and performance gaps to design effective instructional solutions.
• Develop comprehensive training and communication materials, including but not limited to interactive videos, branching scenarios, learning sprints, flashcards, one-pagers, knowledge checks, email templates, etc.
• Analyze existing/provided content to recognize gaps, create learning objectives, and make recommendations to create a framework for development.
• Proven ability to create visual content to effectively convey clear and consistent messaging across all levels of the organization.
• ADDIE, SAM, Bloom's Taxonomy, Adult learning theory and expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy and consistency in design and messaging.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts as required.
• Must have advanced Adobe Captivate and Adobe InDesign experience.
• Awareness of new technology and training methodologies.

Education/Experience Requirements

• 5 years' experience as an Instructional Designer/Graphic Designer within a multimedia company or corporate environment.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Advanced Adobe Captivate and Adobe Creative Cloud experience.
• Ability to rapidly assimilate complex subject matter and translate it into clear, structured, and engaging communication and learning materials that drive understanding and retention.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time-management abilities.
• Works effectively with all levels of the organization - both independently and in teams.