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Job Description Location: REMOTE (NH/Boston preferred + EST hours) Duration: 4 Months Pay Rate: Up to $75/hour (Doe) Planet Interactive's Fortune 500 Insurance client is seeking an Instructional Designer with 7+ years of training design experience, to include leading training program design efforts for a 4 months REMOTE assignment starting in March 2025! Instructional Designer Responsibilities Leads multiple in-depth job-task analysis and/or needs assessment to identify learning objectives, and to determine training solutions and other performance enhancement solutions (e.g., management reinforcement, rewards, role clarity, job aids, etc.) Consults with sr. managers and executives and various team members to develop training curriculum and to identify individual training program goals, overall program objectives, and module objectives. Develops curriculum plans to support the development of employee performance over time. Applies knowledge of instructional design theory to design course content, working with subject matter experts, management, trainers, e-Learning specialists, etc. Creates new training programs from scratch, working independently, starting with conducting a formal analysis of training needs. Applies expert knowledge of adult learning theory to identify appropriate training media and methodologies based on audience learning styles, course content, audience location, point within the learning process, etc. Designing is created for traditional classroom, virtual, self-paced or a blend of approaches. Training methodologies may include group lecture, role play, simulation exercises, self-study, on-the-job training, podcast, virtual reality, etc. Works with e-Learning specialists to develop e-Learning programs and applications considered complex in nature. Reviews program evaluations, test results, and participant and manager feedback on training effectiveness to make recommendations for program improvement. Designs evaluation strategies and tools to measure program effectiveness, and to determine whether desired learning and performance outcomes are achieved. Assists in developing valid criterion-referenced tests. Identifies needs for outside resources, and sources vendors, as appropriate. Handles vendor management, to include coordination of resources and ensuring quality of product and service levels delivered. Coaches, mentors, and sets the standard of instructional design with colleagues and peers. Provides feedback to others. Instructional Designer Qualifications Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates excellent project management skills. Has broad knowledge of instructional technologies, is thoroughly proficient in the advanced use of eLearning tools, and can augment regular functionality with some custom programming. Is also acutely aware of external trends and emerging technologies for adult learning and instructional design. Prior experience includes working with complex content and designing training for multiple delivery modalities (traditional classroom, online classroom, and self-paced eLearning modules). Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Instructional Design or a related field preferred. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Education and Training Industries Staffing and Recruiting #J-18808-Ljbffr