
Instructional Designer
Candescent
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Create and deliver training that simplifies complex software concepts into clear, user-friendly learning experiences.
- Design and develop in a variety of formats: mainly self-paced on demand courses, videos and job aids, but occasionally live webinars; record courses and videos
- Develop assessment tools (e.g. tests) to evaluate participant comprehension
- Utilize their knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theory to train business and software concepts effectively
- Manage multiple projects effectively, work independently, perform under pressure and deliver high quality results on time
- Access and use subject matter experts in other departments to determine content and scope of training
- Incorporate instructional design process methodology: audience analysis, job tasks, storyboards, flowcharts, performance objectives, testing strategies, and learning activities
- Utilize AI where appropriate in the design and development process
- Participate in internal material reviews and internal pilot training sessions before distributing new learning content broadly
- Deliver live webinars where appropriate
- Continuously evaluate, enhance, and improve training materials.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (instructional design, business, communications or related field preferred)
- 5-10 years’ experience as an instructional designer focused on eLearning required, preferably in the software industry
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of instructional design and adult learning theory, strategies, and techniques
- Demonstrates native proficiency in both written and spoken English
- Proficient in Articulate 360, Copilot, Camtasia, Snagit, Microsoft Office Suite and online collaboration software such as Teams (or equivalent webcast software)
- Excellent project management skills
- High motivation, ability to work independently, perform under pressure and deliver results on time
- Excellent verbal, writing and composition skills, solid research and interviewing skills, and solid technical ability; must be able to communicate effectively with diverse learning audiences who will participate in training projects.
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