Senior Instructional System Designer

Jobgether; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within the United States

Health insurance coverage

Paid vacation and sick leave

401(k) contribution and employer match

Performance bonus programs

11 federal holidays

Job summary

Jobgether seeks a Senior Instructional System Designer based in the United States to lead the end-to-end creation of high-quality learning assets for federal government projects. The role blends instructional design with experiential learning, accessibility, and AI-enabled development practices across classroom, virtual, and hybrid formats.

You will guide development teams, establish quality standards, and manage multiple priorities through the full learning lifecycle in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional Design or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in Senior Instructional Systems Designer or similar senior role.
• Experience designing and developing courses using Lectora or comparable tools.
• Strong knowledge of instructional systems design, ADDIE, and adult learning theory.
• Experience creating classroom, virtual, and hybrid learning experiences.
• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements integrated into design.
• Proven ability to lead teams through full development lifecycle and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, design, delivery, and deployment of instructional assets across learning environments.
• Apply ADDIE and adult learning principles to develop frameworks, storyboards, and curricula.
• Design engaging online and virtual instructor-led experiences with interactive elements.
• Create experiential assets using interactive stories, simulations, and multimedia.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance design and development workflows while maintaining quality.
• Develop assets using Lectora, Captivate, or Storyline and integrate media elements.
• Ensure materials meet quality, technical, accessibility, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with SMEs, PMs, and stakeholders to identify needs and strategies.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning

Facilitation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Instructional Design

Tools

Lectora

Adobe Captivate

Articulate Storyline

Vyond

Camtasia

Adobe After Effects

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Instructional System Designer based in United States.

This is a senior-level opportunity to shape high-quality learning experiences supporting mission-critical technology initiatives within the U.S. Federal Government ecosystem. You will lead the analysis, design, delivery, and deployment of learning assets across classroom, virtual, and hybrid environments. The role combines instructional design expertise with experiential learning, modern authoring tools, accessibility, and AI-enabled development practices. You will collaborate closely with subject matter experts, project managers, clients, and cross-functional teams to turn complex information into effective learning solutions. As a senior contributor, you will help establish quality standards, guide development teams, and manage multiple priorities through the full learning lifecycle. This remote position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful programs while working within a collaborative, technology-driven environment.

Accountabilities

• Lead the analysis, design, delivery, and deployment of instructional assets, identifying content gaps, defining learning objectives, and recommending effective learning strategies.


• Apply adult learning principles and the ADDIE methodology to develop instructional frameworks, design documents, storyboards, courses, curricula, student guides, and training manuals.


• Design engaging online and virtual instructor-led learning experiences, incorporating appropriate levels of interactivity and learner engagement.


• Create experiential learning assets such as interactive stories, simulations, games, and other immersive training experiences using approved development tools.


• Use AI-enabled tools, including solutions such as Copilot and ChatGPT, to improve instructional design and development efficiency while maintaining quality.


• Develop interactive learning experiences using authoring platforms such as Lectora, Adobe Captivate, or Articulate Storyline.


• Create and integrate visual, audio, interactive, and text-to-speech elements, with familiarity with tools such as Vyond, Camtasia, or Adobe After Effects.


• Ensure all learning materials meet client quality standards, technical requirements, learner needs, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.


• Partner with subject matter experts, instructional designers, project managers, and other stakeholders to assess training needs, develop concepts, and recommend appropriate strategies.


• Collaborate with project management teams to maintain schedules, monitor milestones, identify risks, and ensure deliverables are completed on time.


• Provide technical and instructional leadership throughout the learning asset development lifecycle, proactively addressing risks, resolving conflicts, and constructively challenging decisions when needed.


• Lead and facilitate teams through complex learning development initiatives while maintaining strong communication, accountability, and delivery standards.


• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while working effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional Design or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.


• At least 8 years of experience working as a Senior Instructional Systems Designer or in a closely related senior instructional design role.


• Demonstrated experience designing and developing courses using Lectora or comparable instructional authoring tools.


• Strong knowledge of instructional systems design, adult learning theory, ADDIE, experiential learning, and learning asset development.


• Experience creating classroom, virtual, hybrid, online, and interactive learning experiences.


• Strong understanding of Section 508 accessibility requirements and the ability to incorporate accessibility throughout the design and development process.


• Experience working closely with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams, with strong facilitation, collaboration, and analytical skills.


• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through the full learning asset development lifecycle and manage multiple concurrent projects.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present ideas, facilitate discussions, manage expectations, and communicate risks.


• Strong technology skills, particularly within Microsoft Teams and SharePoint environments.


• Familiarity with visual, audio, animation, and multimedia development tools such as Vyond, Camtasia, Adobe After Effects, or similar platforms.


• Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance instructional design and development workflows.


• Ability to work during East Coast core hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.


• Reliable high-speed internet connection suitable for a fully remote work environment.


• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.


• An active public trust clearance is preferred.


• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to quality, deadlines, and stakeholder needs.

Benefits

• Remote work opportunity within the United States.


• Competitive employee salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Paid vacation and sick leave.


• Health insurance coverage.


• Career training and professional development opportunities.


• Performance bonus programs.


• 401(k) contribution and employer match.


• 11 federal holidays.


• Opportunity to work on challenging, mission-critical technology and learning initiatives supporting U.S. government programs.


• Collaborative environment with talented and motivated professionals.