Senior Instructional Designer – Learning Strategy

Chamberlain Advisors; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Dental insurance plans

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Chamberlain Advisors is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer – Learning Strategy for a large airline/aviation client. This role designs, develops, and evaluates scalable learning solutions across eLearning, ILT, VILT, microlearning, and more, partnering with SMEs and leaders.

The ideal candidate blends strategic thinking with hands-on design, applying ADDIE/ISD, Articulate 360, and LMS expertise while managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in instructional design and learning development.
• Experience across eLearning, ILT/VILT, microlearning, and performance support.
• Strong ADDIE/ISD knowledge and instructional design best practices.
• Proficient with Articulate 360 and LMS platforms (Cornerstone preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop learning solutions across multiple modalities (eLearning, ILT, VILT, microlearning, job aids, videos, performance support).
• Assess learner needs and determine the most effective learning modality aligned with objectives.
• Apply ADDIE/ISD to create learner-centered solutions aligned with goals.
• Publish and manage content within an LMS, with Cornerstone experience preferred.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and SMEs to gather requirements and validate content.
• Independently manage multiple learning projects and timelines.
• Facilitate ILT and train-the-trainer sessions with ready-to-use materials.
• Establish learning metrics and analyze feedback to drive improvements.
• Utilize Qualtrics or similar tools to collect stakeholder feedback.
• Support large-scale, cross-functional learning initiatives in a complex environment.

Skills

Instructional design

ADDIE/ISD

Project management

Stakeholder management

Articulate 360

LMS administration

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Articulate 360

Cornerstone LMS

Qualtrics

Jira

Vyond

Synthesia

Job description

Senior Instructional Designer – Learning Strategy

Location: Chicago, IL – Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9 AM – 5:00 PM CT

Duration & Type: Initial 4-month Contract with potential extension or conversion

Compensation: Competitive W2 hourly rate ($72-74 per hour), plus access to healthcare and dental insurance plans of choice (benefit plan details available upon request)

Chamberlain Advisors is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer – Learning Strategy for a large, industry-leading organization within the airline and aviation sector. This individual will be responsible for designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating scalable learning solutions that support business priorities and enhance the learner experience across the organization. This role requires more than strong course-development skills. The ideal candidate will be a strategic instructional designer who can assess a business or performance need, determine the appropriate learning modality, and independently translate that need into an effective learning solution. The consultant will develop solutions across eLearning, instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (VILT), microlearning, job aids, video, and performance-support materials while partnering closely with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and business leaders. The successful candidate will bring a strong command of ADDIE and instructional design methodologies, Articulate 360/Rise, learning management systems, facilitation, project management, and learning measurement. This individual should be comfortable managing multiple concurrent workstreams, navigating ambiguity, and adjusting learning solutions as business priorities evolve.

What You Will Be Accountable For

• Design and develop learning solutions across multiple modalities, including eLearning, ILT, VILT, microlearning, job aids, videos, and performance-support materials.
• Assess learner needs, business objectives, and operational constraints to determine and recommend the most effective learning modality rather than simply executing a predetermined solution.
• Apply ADDIE, Instructional Systems Design (ISD), and adult-learning principles to create engaging, learner-centered solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop interactive digital learning content using Articulate 360, including Rise, and related learning-development technologies.
• Publish, maintain, organize, and manage learning content within an LMS environment, with Cornerstone experience highly preferred.
• Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather requirements, validate content, manage reviews, and ensure learning solutions accurately address business needs.
• Independently manage multiple learning projects and workstreams, including project plans, milestones, deliverables, stakeholder expectations, timelines, and competing priorities.
• Facilitate instructor-led learning sessions and train-the-trainer programs, providing facilitators with the materials and guidance necessary for successful delivery.
• Establish, track, and analyze learning metrics, learner feedback, and other performance indicators to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Utilize tools such as Qualtrics or similar platforms to collect and analyze learner and stakeholder feedback.
• Review and audit existing learning content to identify opportunities to improve quality, relevance, learner engagement, accessibility, and alignment with instructional design standards.
• Develop clear and concise communications, presentations, and supporting materials to maintain stakeholder alignment and communicate program progress, recommendations, and outcomes.
• Rapidly develop, iterate, and pivot learning solutions in response to changing business priorities, stakeholder feedback, and operational requirements.
• Collaborate across departments and functional areas to support large-scale and cross-functional learning initiatives within a complex enterprise environment.

What Qualifications You Need

• 8+ years of professional instructional design and learning-development experience, with senior-level experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing learning solutions across multiple modalities, including eLearning, ILT/VILT, microlearning, job aids, and performance support.
• Strong working knowledge of ADDIE and Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency with Articulate 360 and Rise.
• Experience publishing and managing learning content within an LMS; Cornerstone experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience facilitating instructor-led learning and/or train-the-trainer sessions.
• Strong project-management skills with demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple concurrent projects, deadlines, stakeholders, and SMEs.
• Experience establishing and tracking learning metrics, feedback, and program effectiveness measures.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills and ability to translate business requirements into practical learning strategies and solutions.
• Experience working within a corporate learning, enterprise learning, or Learning & Development environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a creative, consultative, and solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities, and a fast-paced enterprise environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cornerstone LMS.
• Proficiency with Vyond, Synthesia, video-editing software, or similar multimedia-development tools.
• Familiarity with Jira or other formal project-management/workflow platforms.
• Experience with Qualtrics or comparable survey and feedback platforms.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect organizational needs to learning strategy.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations and communicating learning recommendations, insights, and results to leadership.
• Experience leading or contributing to large-scale, enterprise-wide, or cross-functional learning initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within a complex, highly matrixed organization.

About our Client

With over 90,000 employees across the world, our client is always looking for talented, driven, and passionate individuals to join their team. Devoted to delivering profitability and sustainable long-term value for their customers, communities, shareholders, and co-workers around the world, our client is one of the best in the industry. This organization is dedicated to empowering employees to be innovative and continuously encouraging employees to develop their skills and interests to advance their professional careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chamberlain Advisors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Chamberlain Advisors complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Chamberlain Advisors expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Chamberlain Advisors' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.