Senior Instructional Designer - AI Mindset - Remote

SweetRush Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

SweetRush Inc. is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to design, develop, and deploy engaging learning solutions for a biopharmaceutical client in a remote capacity. This W2 hourly consultant role offers 40 hours per week, a duration of 20 weeks, and an ASAP start after screening.

You will use AI tools to accelerate content development, with expertise in Articulate Rise, Storyline 360, and a range of design tools to deliver polished, accessible content across modalities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of instructional design experience.
• Expert-level skills in Articulate Rise and Storyline 360.
• Practical experience with AI agents and Copilot to accelerate content development.
• Ability to translate complex subjects into clear, engaging content for non-technical audiences.
• Strong visual design sense using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and multimedia tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy engaging learning solutions for a biopharmaceutical client.
• Create a range of materials including digital modules, facilitator guides, and videos.
• Leverage AI tools to improve content creation while maintaining privacy governance.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with peers and PMs.
• Manage development projects, track progress, and meet deadlines.
• Evaluate learning program outcomes and metrics.

Skills

Instructional design

AI content development

Clear communication

Visual design

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Articulate Rise

Storyline 360

Vyond

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Location: Remote

Location: Remote SweetRush has an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join our Talent Solutions team!

Who We Are

At SweetRush, we believe that when you put people at the center of business, magic happens. As a global leader in learning and development, we blend high-end storytelling, emerging tech like AI and VR, and deep psychological insights to help organizations - from iconic global brands to essential nonprofits - flourish. We are a remote-first, tight-knit community built on a foundation of radical empathy and creative excellence. Our work isn’t just about the awards we win with incredible partners such as Hilton, Google, Bridgestone, Adidas, SHRM, and numerous others; it’s about balancing profit with a genuine desire to spread good in the world. If you are a caring innovator who believes work should be life-centered and impactful, then this is where you come in...

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a senior Instructional Designer to design, develop, and deploy engaging learning solutions for a biopharmaceutical company. This is a high-impact role requiring a savvy professional who can leverage AI tools for content creation and pivot comfortably between rapid eLearning development and multi-modal learning solution design, creating mapping and content for an AI Journey and Mindset training.

Location: Remote

Contract Type: W2 Hourly Consultant

Project Duration: 20 weeks

Project Capacity: 40 hours per week

Start Date: ASAP after the interview process and background check

SweetRush is a remote organization, and as such, all resources must be technically savvy, have access to a strong internet signal, be comfortable with virtual/instant messaging and conferencing tools, and generally be available during established working hours.

W2 Hourly

$65/hour

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Strong practical skills in senior-level instructional design, with a portfolio showcasing your ability to create a wide range of engaging learning materials (e.g., in-person session materials, facilitator guides, digital modules, videos).
• A creative mindset with a passion for visual design and creating polished, user-friendly, and accessible content.
• Proficiency with modern authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Rise, Vyond) and experience with a variety of learning platforms.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools to enhance the efficiency and quality of content creation while adhering to all data privacy and governance requirements.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, partnering effectively with peers and project managers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage your own development projects, track progress, and meet deadlines.
• Evaluate the success and metrics of learning programs.

What You Bring - Required Skills

• Experience: Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of instructional design experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert-level skills in Articulate Rise and Storyline 360.
• AI Savvy: Practical experience with AI agents and use cases to accelerate content development (Microsoft Copilot preferred).
• Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex or technical subjects into clear, engaging content for non-technical audiences.
• Visual Design: A keen eye for layout, color, and brand alignment using tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and multimedia tools.

Bonus Skills

• Agile Environments: Experience working within an agile development framework.
• Project Management: Project management experience.

SweetRush Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

SweetRush believes in transparency and fairness. And for that reason, all of our active searches are available on the SweetRush "Join Us" page at https://www.sweetrush.com/join-us/. You can also find our openings posted on our LinkedIn company page under the "Jobs" tab at https://www.linkedin.com/company/sweetrush/jobs/.