Instructional Designer – Learning & Development

Instructional Designer – Learning & Development

Location: Remote (Preferably located in one of the following states: AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, , IA, KS, NE, NV, MD, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI)

Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire (based on first 90 days)
Compensation: $32-37 per hour, DOE.

Application Requirement: Candidates will only be considered if portfolio link is provided at time of application.

Ensign Services, Inc. (“ESI”) is a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc. whose affiliated entities are considered national leaders in the fast-growing post-acute care industry. ESI provides service and support to over 378 facilities in the long-term care continuum that employ over 55,000 employees.

ESI is known as the Service Center and provides the facilities and leaders it serves with back-office support in areas such as accounting, construction, compliance, human resources, information technology, learning and development, legal and risk management and recruiting. This structure allows the onsite leaders and caregivers to focus on day-to-day care and operational issues in their individual operations. What sets ESI apart from other companies is the quality of our most valuable resource - our people.

We take seriously our core values of Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership (“CAPLICO”) seriously. We want an individual in this role who will demonstrate these values through actions and words.

The Learning & Development Instructional Designer is a creative, strategic, and detail‑oriented professional responsible for designing high‑quality learning experiences that embody our organization’s deep passion for learning. This role blends adult learning expertise, visual design, and cross‑functional collaboration to build engaging and effective training solutions that drive performance and support operational excellence.

The ideal candidate brings strong project and time‑management skills, creativity, technical adaptability, excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities, and confidence working in a fast‑changing environment. They will contribute to a wide range of deliverables—including eLearning modules, job aids, SharePoint sites, videos, and other blended learning materials—playing a key role in shaping experiences that strengthen employee skills and reinforce organizational culture.

• Conduct needs analysis to identify performance gaps and determine appropriate learning and performance solutions.
• Design and develop high‑quality learning materials including eLearning, videos, job aids, process guides, and blended learning solutions.
• Apply adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and effective learning strategies to create engaging, outcome‑focused training.
• Collaborate closely with project manager and subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather content, develop scripts, and create assessments and learning objectives.
• Build interactive eLearning using Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise.
• Develop multimedia components including basic video editing, audio editing, or animations as needed.
• Manage multiple projects independently, including timelines, communication, stakeholder feedback and quality reviews.
• Ensure all learning materials meet accessibility and quality standards.
• Measure learning effectiveness and iterate solutions based on data and stakeholder insights.

• Degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communications, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience designing and developing eLearning and learning experiences.
• Proven proficiency with Articulate Rise and Storyline 360.
• Strong writing, editing, and content‑structuring skills.
• Demonstrated experience applying instructional design methodologies and partnering effectively with SMEs.
• Portfolio showcasing instructional design work (eLearning samples strongly preferred).
• Strong project management, time management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in graphic design and/or multimedia creation.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and adapt quickly in a dynamic…