Instructional Designer Job Description

An instructional designer, also known as an educational technologist or instructional consultant, is someone who plans, creates, or modifies learning materials and instructional methods.

They design interactive multimedia courses for institutions, companies, and individuals.

Instructional designers work in a variety of industries.

Some work in media organizations, such as television, radio, and film.

Other instructional designers work for educational institutions such as colleges and universities.

Instructional designers work in several different types of settings.

Some work in an office environment, while others work in a variety of different settings, such as schools, prisons, hospitals, and television studios.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for an Instructional Designer who can help us create engaging and effective learning experiences for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a passion for learning and designing, and be able to create engaging and interactive learning experiences.

Instructional Designer Duties:

• Assist in planning, writing, and documenting instructional content, materials, and programs
• Recommend instructional methods and materials for individuals and groups
• Design, develop, or modify training materials and programs
• Assist in the development of training programs
• Work with external vendors for the creation of training materials
• Evaluate effectiveness of training materials
• Create and maintain learning content
• Create instructional tools, materials, and resources
• Develop and manage instructional solutions
• Coordinate learning assessments
• Provide assistance after training

Instructional Designer Responsibilities:

• Work closely with supervisor and cross-functional teams to design and develop training materials, and collaborate with managers to reevaluate and adapt ongoing training efforts
• Work to identify and address training needs, and plan, coordinate, develop, and deliver training
• Maintain and update library of training documentation and reference materials, including instructions, policies, procedures, forms, and policies
• Participate in regular training sessions and meetings and participate in companywide training programs to maintain professional development
• Develop, maintain, and update electronic and printed reference materials
• Research and document industry standards, best practices, and content gaps
• Manage ongoing training programs and projects, staying current with developments in and outside of industry
• Train and coach employees on new processes and procedures
• Work with other team members to create and maintain training materials
• Identify, translate, and disseminate in-house policies and procedures
• Develop, manage, and maintain content authoring and delivery systems

Requirements And Skills:

• Proven experience as an instructional designer, including the development of instructional design strategies and facilitation of training
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse audience
• Proven ability to listen to and communicate with diverse audiences
• Strong project management skills

At [Company Name], we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, races, religions, nationalities, genders, and ages. We are especially proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.