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Instructional Designer (Contract)

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Contiem

Sep 14

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Education & Teaching
  • Cary

Requirements

  • Mandatory Requirements & Qualifications:
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Bachelors degree.
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in Instructional Design and Courseware Development projects.
  • Experience with solutioning and creating instructional content, storyboards, and engaging training content.
  • Proficiency in courseware development tools like Articulate Studio, Storyline, Adobe Captivate, and Lectora.
  • Excellent written and verbal English language skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Proficiency with Basic digital image editing.
  • Experience working with global clients.
  • Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
  • Certification or degree in Instructional Systems Design, Education, Training/Curriculum Development, Technical Communication, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Comprehension of increasingly complex products, processes, and projects.
  • Flexibility to adapt to new ideas, changes, and feedback.
  • Ability to conceptualize content visually by collaborating with graphic designers and technical team members.
  • Exhibiting an exceptional eye for detail to create the final product within specified timelines.
  • Demonstrated experience in committing to and meeting external customer expectations.
  • Ability to work in a team-based environment and as an individual contributor or specialist.
  • Ability to work effectively with subject matter experts to conduct research and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

  • Understand client problem statements, define learning objectives, and recommend training strategies to achieve learning outcomes.
  • Conduct different types of needs assessment (audience/role analysis, task analysis, gap analysis, and content analysis) identify gaps in performance, and determine training needs.
  • Document analysis results and recommendations in client-facing strategies, plans, and reports. Plan and create appropriate content outlines, course content, interactive exercises, assessments, and job aids to achieve learning outcomes.
  • Implement ID frameworks like the ADDIE process and execute ID pedagogy, ID principles, and ID tools.
  • Design and develop instructor-led training (ILT), online training (WBT and VILT), blended training, or micro-learning as determined from the needs assessment and content analysis. Independently develop L1 and L2 training courses.
  • Act as a key member of the team, along with Project Managers, Subject Matter Experts, and others in determining the needs of the course, the overall instructional flow of a program, and the appropriate method of delivery. Interact with other project teams to ensure consistency of deliverables.
  • Provide status reports and participate actively in client meetings.
  • Achieve customer delight through experience, soft skills, and solution definition.
  • Assist the sales team to understand potential client requirements and provide effort estimates.
  • Exhibit training expertise by creating case-study-quality artifacts.
  • Assist the management team in defining the capability requirements to expand the training team.
  • Leverage your experience to enhance team capabilities by actively participating in quality reviews and recommending improvements for compliance with best practices, guidelines, processes, and standards.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Instructional Designer (Contract).

What type of projects will the Instructional Designer work on?

The Instructional Designer will work on Professional Services projects across various industry verticals such as Publishing, Consumer Products, Healthcare, Technology, and Financial Services.

What experience is required for this role?

The role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience in Instructional Design and Courseware Development projects, along with proficiency in courseware development tools like Articulate Studio, Storyline, Adobe Captivate, and Lectora.

Is there a possibility of this contract position becoming permanent?

Yes, this is a contract role with the potential to become a permanent employee role.

What qualifications are mandatory for applicants?

Mandatory qualifications include U.S. citizenship, a bachelor’s degree, and relevant experience in Instructional Design and Courseware Development.

Will the Instructional Designer interact with clients?

Yes, this role is client-facing and requires consulting and subject-matter expertise while working on client projects.

Is there a specific instructional design framework that needs to be implemented?

Yes, the Instructional Designer is expected to implement ID frameworks like the ADDIE process and execute instructional design pedagogy and principles.

What types of training formats will the Instructional Designer develop?

The Instructional Designer will design and develop instructor-led training (ILT), online training (WBT and VILT), blended training, and micro-learning based on the needs assessment and content analysis.

Are there specific tools that the Instructional Designer should be proficient in?

Yes, proficiency in courseware development tools such as Articulate Studio, Storyline, Adobe Captivate, and Lectora is required.

What are some of the responsibilities related to pre-sales support?

The Instructional Designer will assist the sales team in understanding potential client requirements and provide effort estimates during pre-sales support.

What kind of benefits are offered to permanent employees?

Benefits for permanent employees include 3 weeks of PTO, free medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and tuition reimbursement among others.

Is there a focus on team collaboration in this role?

Yes, collaboration with Project Managers, Subject Matter Experts, and other project teams is essential to determine the course needs and ensure consistency in deliverables.

Does Contiem promote diversity in its workforce?

Yes, Contiem employs and promotes a highly talented and diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or any other protected class.

Is there an expectation to create case-study-quality artifacts?

Yes, the Instructional Designer is expected to exhibit training expertise by creating case-study-quality artifacts.

Technology
Industry
51-200
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Contiem is a global content solutions provider that specialises in developing, managing, and delivering high-quality content for various industries, including technology, healthcare, and education. Their ultimate mission is to empower businesses by providing them with customised content solutions that drive communication, efficiency, and growth. Their purpose is to help organisations streamline their content processes through expert design, creation, and management, ensuring their messaging is clear, consistent, and impactful across all platforms and channels.

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