Instructional Designer # 26-27069

US Tech Solutions; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a creative Instructional Designer for a 5-month project in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on designing and developing engaging e-learning courses, virtual training materials, and resources that support business objectives and learner engagement.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in instructional design, with Articulate Storyline and Rise experience, and openness to AI-assisted tools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in instructional design or training development.
• Experience creating e-learning content with Articulate Storyline and Rise.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to design for adult learners and virtual delivery.
• Experience with AI-assisted content development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging e-learning courses and training materials.
• Apply adult learning principles to create effective solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Create interactive experiences for virtual audiences.
• Upload and maintain content in the LMS.
• Ensure materials meet branding, accessibility, and quality standards.

Skills

e-learning design

Articulate Storyline

Articulate Rise

Instructional design

AI-assisted content development

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Articulate Rise

Windows OS

Job description

$40-$42 per hour

San Jose, CA

Contract

Duration: 5 months

Position Summary

• We are seeking a creative and motivated Instructional Designer to support the development of engaging learning and training content for a 5-month project. This role will focus on designing and developing e-learning courses, virtual training materials, and other learning resources that support business objectives and learner engagement.

• The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in instructional design principles, experience creating e-learning content using Articulate, and a passion for developing effective learning experiences. Experience using AI tools to support content development is preferred but not required. We are open to candidates who are eager to learn and can be coached and developed within the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging e-learning courses, instructor-led training materials, job aids, and other learning resources.

• Apply adult learning and instructional design principles to create effective learning solutions.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to gather requirements and develop training content.

• Create interactive and visually engaging learning experiences for virtual audiences.

• Utilize Articulate Storyline and/or Rise to design and build e-learning content.

• Leverage AI-enabled tools to support content development where appropriate (preferred, not required).

• Upload, test, and maintain learning content within the organization's Learning Management System (LMS).

• Ensure training materials align with branding, accessibility, and quality standards.

• Participate in content reviews and incorporate feedback from stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in instructional design, training development, or a related field (less experience may be considered for strong candidates).

• Knowledge of instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles.

• Experience developing e-learning content using Articulate Storyline and/or Rise.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly creative visionary and developer of virtual instructor led training activities, with an eye for learner engagement and visual design.

• Experience facilitating or developing content for virtual learning environments.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and other collaboration tools.

• Experience working in a Windows environment (not Mac-dependent).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using AI tools to assist with content development, research, or training design.

• Experience managing learning content within a SCORM-Compliant Learning Management System (LMS).

• Experience with Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD).

• Ability to upload, configure, and maintain training content within an LMS.

• Experience supporting corporate learning and development initiatives in a business environment.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to quickly understand business needs and translate them into effective learning solutions.

• Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder management skills.

• Comfortable learning new technologies and processes.

• Strong AI-Prompting skills

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with AI-assisted content development.

• Experience creating multimedia learning assets.

• Knowledge of virtual training best practices and learner engagement techniques.

• Familiarity with learning analytics and reporting.

Target Candidate Profile

• A creative instructional designer with experience developing engaging e-learning content in Articulate, who understands instructional design fundamentals and can support virtual training initiatives. Experience with Workday Learning or CSOD is highly desirable, while AI content development experience is a bonus. This role is ideal for someone with 3-5 years of experience who can grow within the position and contribute fresh ideas to the learning team.

Education

• Form college degree is required.

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com/)

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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