The Senior Instructional Designer is the lead Instructional Designer (ID) for a product team and in that role supervises the development and assembly of digital learning objects and other content in support of online course products from inception through release.
The Senior Instructional Designer represents the ID Team in integration activities across vendors.
Working with Content Managers and Product Managers, the Senior Instructional Designer will recommend learning activities and online pedagogy that is consistent with learning science principles and the capabilities of the online learning environment in which the content will be delivered.
During the early development phase, the Senior Instructional Designer will experiment with the flow and delivery of the content.
They will review work and plans to determine which learning activities can be built in house using Storyline, Synthesia, Camtasia, Vyond, or other tools and which content must be outsourced for outside development.
The Senior Instructional Designer, in conjunction with the Director of PsycLearn Products, will serve as the principal liaison with outside developers and APA’s internal ITS group.
The Senior Instructional Designer will author online content in the authoring environment of the course platform or content delivery mechanisms chosen by APA.
The Senior Instructional Designer will build out learning activities in Storyline, Vyond, Synthesia, Camtasia, and other applications based on plans and work prepared by the Content Managers.
The Senior Instructional Designer will adhere to branding and ADA compliance standards in development process.
The Senior Instructional Designer will participate in daily stand-ups and other product meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in psychology, social or behavioral science, instructional design, or computer or information
Master’s or master’s level equivalent in Instructional Design preferred
5-7 years of experience in the creation and/or delivery of instructional content for the higher-education market
5-7 years of experience developing and using interactive digital courseware, learning software, and/or online learning management systems
Experience in working in an Agile environment along with an understanding of methodologies and ceremonies
Experience with developing products in accordance with accessibility standards, including ADA
Experience with Articulate, Storyline, Vyond, or equivalent tools required
Experience with CS3, HTML5, and other web standards preferred
Graphic Design and Video/animation experience preferred
Experience teaching in a higher-education setting preferred
Experience authoring instructional content in platforms used in the higher education market preferred
Experience working in open-upskilling platforms, such as edX and Coursera, preferred

Benefits

Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling
401(k) option with employer match of up to 4%
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options and an outpatient mental health benefit
Paid personal/vacation time plus 12 paid holidays
Family/Medical Leave
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

instructional designdigital learning objectsonline pedagogylearning science principlescontent developmentADA complianceAgile methodologiesgraphic designvideo animationHTML5

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationsupervisionproblem-solvingcreativityadaptabilitycritical thinkingproject managementinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree in Instructional Design