Instructional Designer

Cornerstone Research

Instructional Designer at Cornerstone Research creating engaging learning solutions for consultants. Collaborating with teams to improve consultant performance through innovative content design.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeBoston • California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,200 - $121,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop learner-centered, performance-based solutions that utilize a variety of delivery methods: (e-learning/on-demand, instructor-led training, online classrooms, virtual learning environments, performance support, distance learning, etc.)
Create highly effective interactive content using appropriate authoring systems and software applications as needed. Content includes digital assets such as graphic elements, animations, 3-D modeling, video, narrated presentations, layouts, and templates.
Adhere to project scope, timelines, budget and priorities for all assigned activities.
Collaborate with Program Managers to evaluate effectiveness of programs-including development of learning metrics.
Identify and recommend innovative instructional design strategies, technology practices, and best-in-class practices to increase content engagement, usability, and effectiveness.
Proactively collaborate with team members, subject matter experts, and firm leaders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of relevant experience that demonstrates increasing capability and responsibility; professional services experience preferred.
Strong demonstrated proficiency in development applications: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Audition, InDesign and Dreamweaver), Canva, Articulate 360 (Storyline, Studio, Replay), and Microsoft 365.
Experience in AI learning tools a plus.
Exceptional writing and editing skills with a focus on clear and concise writing style.
Ability to multi-task, flexibly prioritize projects and has a high-attention to detail.
Experience designing for multiple devices (mobile, tablet and desktop).
Ability to communicate ideas simply and clearly to peers, management, and business partners.
Must be flexible in an ever-changing environment.
Passion, creativity and a positive outlook with a commitment to excellence and high standards.
Examples of work are required for this position.
Experience developing professional services development content a plus.
The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm
The ability to communicate effectively and professionally
Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm’s financial and operational functions
The mindset to provide superior service
The ability to commute to our offices to comply with our hybrid work policy of 2-3 days per week in office.

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible options for healthcare
paid time off
retirement savings
annual performance bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools

instructional designe-learning developmentcontent creationgraphic design3-D modelingvideo editingwritingeditingmulti-device designlearning metrics

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationattention to detailflexibilitycreativityinitiativebusiness acumencommitment to excellencetime managementproblem-solving