Instructional Designer Job at Robert Half in Chicago

We are offering a contract for a permanent position as an Instructional Designer. In this role, you will be working closely with subject matter experts to develop engaging and effective instructional content for web-based and virtual delivery modes. You will also be tasked with mentoring other instructional designers and providing strategic advice to leadership.

Job Summary:

• The Sr. Instructional Designer is responsible for partnering with subject matter experts to design dynamic and compelling instruction for delivery via web-based media live and virtual instruction. This person is also responsible for mentoring and reviewing the work of instructional designers and for advising TDM leadership of strategies for helping SME course developers develop more effective instruction.
• Engage with the learning team and with subject-matter experts to identify performance goals. Use existing content or conduct needs assessments and audience analysis to identify learning goals appropriate instructional strategies and determine delivery methods.
• Apply solid instructional design skills to a variety of learning projects. Projects may be large or complex in scope. Design and develop classroom online or virtual instruction based on content and input from subject-matter experts. Ensure learning meets business and learner needs. Develop learning assessments and/or tools to measure learning effectiveness.
• Create project plans for design amp development of learning solution. Document and communicate design decisions amp strategies e.g. design documents training approach to key partners within learning department or business

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Graduate degree in instructional design or related field preferred

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

• Web-based training experience e.g. Articulate Storyline required
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Word and PowerPoint required
• Instructional design expertise required
• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Strong attention to detail required
• Strong organizational time management and project management skills required
• Multimedia design skills – Adobe and Camtasia required
• Evaluation design and assessment development skills preferred
• Content knowledge in or experience working with experts in consulting preferred
• Experience with gamification AI and other modern approaches to content development preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 4 years relevant experience required
• Experience in professional services industry preferred

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Ability to lead and direct a group of employees in areas such as planning conducting and supervising preferred