Russell Tobin is hiring: Instructional Designer in San Francisco

Instructional Designer (Retail Industry) – Remote | 8-Month Contract

Pay Rate: $38-45/Hour (W2, depending on experience)

Location: Fully Remote

Duration: 8-Month Contract

Russell Tobin & Associates is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to support a globally recognized specialty retailer in developing innovative training solutions for frontline employees.

This role is ideal for a skilled learning professional with strong Articulate Storyline experience, video editing expertise, and live virtual facilitation skills. Candidates must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with retail experience being a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop engaging training programs, including eLearning modules, instructor-led sessions, and self-study materials.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess learning needs and build effective instructional solutions.
• Utilize Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, and SCORM-compliant tools to create dynamic and interactive content.
• Edit and produce training videos to enhance the learner experience.
• Facilitate live virtual training sessions with confidence and professionalism.
• Manage multiple projects, meeting deadlines while ensuring high-quality content delivery.
• Research and implement innovative learning methodologies focused on adult learners.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in instructional design, eLearning development, and training facilitation.
• Hands-on expertise in Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate for building eLearning content.
• Strong video editing skills with experience producing professional training materials.
• Comfortable delivering live virtual training sessions, engaging audiences effectively on camera.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Retail industry experience is highly preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the learning and development initiatives of an industry-leading retail brand while working remotely. If you have the skills and experience to make an impact, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.