Instructional Designer

NCCER

Instructional Designer creating engaging digital learning experiences at NCCER. Collaborating with SMEs to develop training materials for the construction industry.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist management and Project Managers with planning, managing, and coordinating assigned projects
Collaborates with technical instructors and SMEs to assess learner needs in each course
Designs the overall narrative arc, rhythms, and patterns of the course that support learner engagement and success
Builds the digital content and courses
Creates eLearning assets using tools such as Camtasia, Adobe Suite, Articulate Storyline or Rise, or game authoring tools
Responsible for evaluating the performance of courses, course elements, and making recommendations for iterative improvement
Prepares course review reports in collaboration with cross-team members
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or MA degree in instructional design, educational technology, or education OR 3 + years' experience in teaching /training design and delivery
Background in education, adult learning, game design, training development, design or delivery
In-depth knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models, including online and print applications
Strong lesson and curriculum planning skills
Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts
Experience with managing small project teams through the end-to-end development of courses
Experience with simulation and 3D training environments as a learning tool
Strong background in UX design and storyboarding
Experience with authoring/ design tools including Adobe, Storyline or Captivate
Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Excited, passionate, proactive and self-motivated with an enthusiasm for learning
Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional research and time management skills
Occasional travel for SME meetings and industry conferences
Software Skills Microsoft Office/365, including SharePoint and OneDrive
Smartsheet
Adobe Creative Suite
Articulate Storyline and Rise
Experience with an LMS

Benefits

Comp & perks

NCCER is an equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and religious beliefs

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Hard Skills & Tools

instructional designcurriculum planningcopywritingUX designstoryboardingproject managementlearning theoriessimulation training3D training environmentseLearning development

Soft Skills

communicationresearchtime managementadaptabilityenthusiasm for learningproactivitycollaborationself-motivationcreativityproblem-solving