Senior Instructional Designer – Hybrid Contract (Dallas)

SweetRush Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

SweetRush Inc. in the Dallas–Fort Worth area is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer for a 6–12 month W-2 hourly contract.

The role involves designing end-to-end training programs for safety-critical and technical roles, creating engaging eLearning and blended content, and collaborating with SMEs and stakeholders to ensure accuracy. The position is hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) with 40 hours per week at $60/hour.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in instructional design, ideally in technical or safety-critical environments.
• Proven experience designing for field-based, operational, or frontline audiences.
• Strong grasp of instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM), adult learning theory, and behavioral outcomes.
• Excellent visual communication and writing skills—you're clear, compelling, and on-brand.
• Experience using eLearning tools (Articulate, Rise, Vyond, Canva) and working within LMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of end-to-end training programs for safety-critical and technical roles.
• Conduct needs analyses and translate performance goals into structured learning journeys.
• Create high-quality instructional materials (eLearning, ILT, blended learning) using our client’s branding and standards.
• Collaborate with SMEs, trainers, and stakeholders to validate content and ensure accuracy.
• Support version control, documentation, and compliance tracking in partnership with Training Program Managers.
• Mentor junior instructional designers and review deliverables for quality.

Skills

Instructional design

ADDIE

SAM

Adult learning theory

Writing skills

Articulate

Rise

Vyond

Canva

LMS platforms

Tools

Articulate

Rise

Vyond

Canva

Job description

SweetRush Inc. in the Dallas–Fort Worth area is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer for a 6–12 month W-2 hourly contract.

The role involves designing end-to-end training programs for safety-critical and technical roles, creating engaging eLearning and blended content, and collaborating with SMEs and stakeholders to ensure accuracy. The position is hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) with 40 hours per week at $60/hour.