Instructional Designer — Remote / Hybrid Learning

R.W. Mercer Co.; Georgia (VT); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

R.W. Mercer Co. seeks an experienced Instructional Designer to design learning content and materials, collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure alignment with standards and learner needs.

The position offers remote or hybrid work arrangements and a full-time contract. Responsibilities include developing courses for in-person, virtual, or blended delivery, creating assessments, and ensuring accessibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, e-learning, or educational program management.
• Proficiency in instructional design models, adult learning theory, and curriculum development methodologies.
• Experience with e-learning authoring tools, multimedia production, and learning management systems (LMS).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Experience with learning analytics, accessibility standards, or gamification is a plus.
• Relevant CPTD, ATD certifications are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instructional materials and learning modules for in-person, virtual, or blended delivery.
• Partner with subject matter experts to translate complex topics into clear instruction.
• Create assessments, activities, and multimedia elements to enhance learner engagement.
• Adapt instructional approaches to diverse learning styles and accessibility requirements.
• Review and revise existing learning programs to ensure relevance, accuracy, and alignment with best practices.
• Monitor and evaluate course performance using analytics and feedback to drive improvements.
• Ensure instructional products comply with internal quality standards and industry guidelines.
• Maintain thorough documentation of instructional materials, revisions, and development processes.
• Coordinate with project managers and teammates to meet deadlines and requirements.
• Support implementation and rollout of new learning programs, assisting with instructor training as needed.
• Stay current on instructional technologies, learning trends, and best practices in education and corporate training.
• Promote a learner-centric environment focused on continuous improvement and skills development.

Skills

Instructional design

Curriculum development

e-learning

LMS

Adult learning

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Accessibility

Gamification

CPTD

ATD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design/ Education/ Educational Technology

Tools

e-learning authoring tools

multimedia production

LMS

Job description

R.W. Mercer Co. seeks an experienced Instructional Designer to design learning content and materials, collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure alignment with standards and learner needs.

The position offers remote or hybrid work arrangements and a full-time contract. Responsibilities include developing courses for in-person, virtual, or blended delivery, creating assessments, and ensuring accessibility.