Instructional Designer

Aquent is partnering with a prominent organization that is a leader in its field, dedicated to fostering continuous learning and development for its workforce. This company is committed to empowering its employees through innovative and effective training solutions that drive performance and achieve strategic objectives.

Are you passionate about crafting engaging learning experiences that truly make an impact? We're seeking a dynamic Instructional Designer to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping how our employees learn, grow, and excel. In this exciting position, you will be at the forefront of designing and developing cutting-edge training programs that directly influence employee performance, drive organizational success, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your creativity and expertise will transform complex information into accessible, impactful learning journeys, empowering our teams to achieve their full potential.

**What You'll Do:**

* Conduct in-depth job and task analyses and needs assessments to define clear learning objectives and determine the most effective training and performance improvement solutions.

* Consult with Program Managers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop comprehensive training curricula, establishing individual program goals, overarching program objectives, and detailed module objectives.

* Design curriculum plans that support sustained employee performance and development over time, applying instructional design principles and adult learning theory.

* Independently design and develop new training programs from inception, starting with formal training needs analysis.

* Collaborate with Program Managers to select appropriate instructional strategies, delivery methods, and media based on audience characteristics, learning styles, content complexity, and learner location.

* Design training primarily for self-paced skill-based e-learning, with the flexibility to include multiple delivery modalities such as instructor-led classroom training, virtual classroom instruction, and blended learning approaches.

* Partner with eLearning specialists to develop complex e-learning programs and applications.

* Review evaluation data, assessment results, and participant and manager feedback to assess training effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.

* Work with Program Managers to design evaluation strategies and measurement tools to determine whether targeted learning and performance outcomes have been achieved.

* Assist in the development of valid, criterion-referenced assessments.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years of instructional design experience.

* Demonstrated experience designing training for complex subject matter across multiple delivery modalities, including instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced eLearning.

* Proficiency with course authoring tools, graphics, animation, and audio editing software.

* Excellent creative, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

* Broad knowledge of instructional technologies and advanced proficiency in eLearning development tools, with the ability to extend standard functionality through limited custom programming.

* Clear and effective design of translating learning into Storyboards.

* Excellent ability to leverage Design Methodologies: ADDIE / SAM.

* Strong ability to leverage AI tools.

* Proficiency in:

* Adobe Creative Suite

* Articulate Storyline

* Rise 360

* Vyond

* Veed

* Camtasia

* Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* A Master's degree in Instructional Design or a related field.

* Strong project management skills, with experience using tools like Wrike.

**About Aquent Talent**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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