Remote Lead Instructional Designer

Our client, a forward-thinking educational technology company, is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Remote Lead Instructional Designer to spearhead the creation of engaging and effective digital learning experiences. This fully remote role is crucial for developing high-quality educational content across various platforms. You will lead a team of instructional designers, guide course development processes, and ensure that learning outcomes are achieved through sound pedagogical principles and engaging multimedia.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of engaging and effective online courses and learning modules.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of instructional designers, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Apply adult learning theories and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) to create impactful learning solutions.
• Oversee the entire course development lifecycle, from needs analysis and objective setting to content creation, media development, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate complex content into clear, concise, and engaging learning materials.
• Design and develop interactive elements, assessments, and activities that promote learner engagement and knowledge retention.
• Ensure all learning materials adhere to accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and are culturally responsive.
• Manage multiple instructional design projects simultaneously, adhering to strict deadlines and quality standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs through learner feedback and performance data.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in instructional design and e-learning.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of instructional design processes and best practices.
• Utilize authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) and learning management systems (LMS).

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in instructional design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role.
• Proven experience leading instructional design projects and mentoring other designers.
• Expertise in adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and e-learning development.
• Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Captivate) and LMS platforms.
• Strong understanding of multimedia development and its application in online learning.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, especially in a remote setting.
• Ability to work independently and proactively to achieve project goals.
• Experience with accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.

This remote position is integral to our mission of delivering exceptional online education, and we are looking for a visionary leader to shape the future of our learning offerings from anywhere in the US.