Instructional Designer

Job brief 

We are looking for a professional Instructional Designer on a contract/project basis to design and develop learning and practicing experiences. The goal is to facilitate learners in acquiring knowledge, skills and competencies in an effective and appealing manner on e-learning and blended platforms. 

Responsibilities 

• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer of knowledge and skills 

• Work with subject matter experts and identify target audience’s training needs 

• State instructional end goals and create content that matches them 

• Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface and the finished product 

• Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts 

• Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods 

• Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process 

• Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, games etc) 

• Decide on the criteria used to judge learner’s performance and develop assessment instruments 

• Maintain project documentation and course folders 

Requirements 

• Enjoys working with people and technology 

• Proven working experience in instructional design and with instructional technology 

• Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models 

• Lesson and curriculum planning skills 

• Basic HTML and Flash programming knowledge 

• Solid knowledge of course development software and at least one Learning Management System 

• Visual design skills (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator) and ability to storyboard 

• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts 

• Is organized and has an ability to explain things clearly and succinctly. 

• BS or MA degree in education, educational technology, English or similar 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.