Instructional Designer

Job Description

Job Title: Instructional Designer

Type of Engagement: 7-month contract (Not open to 3rd party C2C consultants. Visa sponsorship is not available)

Work Location: Hybrid position in Birmingham, AL

Candidate must submit an updated resume and portfolio (sample or example of a slide deck, storyboard, or module you have developed, including your specific role in its creation) of work with application.

The Instructional Designer will apply instructional design, adult learning, and multimedia expertise to analyze learning needs and design, develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain high quality learning solutions that support organizational performance and business outcomes. Collaborating closely with business stakeholders, subject matter resources, and instructors, this role translates instructional, learning, and performance objectives into effective instructor‑led, virtual, blended, and digital learning experiences.

Deliverables include eLearning modules, facilitator and participant guides, job aids, and performance support tools. All learning solutions are engaging, accessible, instructionally sound, and aligned with established standards, templates, and branding guidelines.

• Engage in curriculum planning and development, training design, and development. Includes specification of learner outcomes (goals and objectives), content specification and design, selection of instructional delivery formats, strategies and media, materials, and ensuring continuity from course to course.
• Execute project plans and adhere to timelines for all learning projects, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Apply tested instructional design theories, practices, and methods in the design of a variety of instructional materials for instructor‑led courses, online modules, web‑based learned aides, or other products/learning technologies.
• Ensure online materials comply with system requirements for the various learning technologies used by the operating companies while applying accessibility standards.
• Collaborate with customers, subject matter resources, instructors, and business leaders to develop materials based on information provided.
• Upload and maintain content documentation and course folders in various systems such as SharePoint and Learning Management System (LMS).
• Maintain courses by editing content and publishing updated courses as needed per customer need or governance process.
• Manage projects and meet timelines with minimal supervision.
• Apply various aspects of adult education, including classroom and e‑learning technologies as related to specific content.
• Initiate, plan, organize, monitor, and report own work and provide leadership to project teams, when appropriate.
• Research and advocate for new innovations in both learning design and education, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Models behaviors consistent with Our Values, including a commitment to safety, inclusion, integrity, and high performance.
• Demonstrates a strong customer‑centric mindset, building trusted relationships and delivering results that meet or exceed expectations.
• Shows accountability and sound judgment in managing responsibilities independently.
• Brings a positive, inquisitive, and problem‑solving approach to daily work.
• Takes initiative and personal responsibility for outcomes.
• Maintains high standards for quality, accuracy, and timeliness, with strong attention to detail.
• Remains flexible and adaptable in a changing environment, embracing innovative technologies and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with authoring tools (such as Articulate 360), animation software, and/or other similar development tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience.
• Experience managing projects.
• Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and relationship…