Instructional Designer
GuidePoint Security
Instructional Designer
UMass Global Career Bootcamps
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Alabama, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $62,000 - $76,000 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Assist with the development of high-quality, engaging and innovative courses within the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System.
- Contribute to international and global program development and facilitate the creation and growth of communities of practice.
- Assist in the development of ADA-compliant, learner-centered materials.
- Provide training in educational technology and instructional design best practices.
- Evaluate the accessibility, quality, and effectiveness of course design, create a process for continuous improvement of course delivery, and incorporate principles of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design in all course materials.
Requirements
- Master's degree required in Instructional Design, Curriculum Design, Instructional Technology, Learning Experience Design, or a closely related field (required).
- 2+ years experience in instructional design, course development, or e-learning, within higher education (preferably international) and/or corporate settings.
- Formal training and/or certification in UX/UI design and/or usability testing highly desirable.
- Strong project management skills to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, set clear timelines, allocate resources effectively, and ensure timely delivery of scalable, high-quality instructional materials.
- Proficiency in instructional design theories, models (e.g. ADDIE, SAM), and adult learning principles, with the ability to apply pedagogical best practices across diverse learning contexts.
- Experience designing and developing mobile-friendly online courses using e-learning authoring tools, including their AI enhancement features (e.g. Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Vyond, Canva, Camtasia and strong familiarity with learning management system (LMS) platforms (e.g. Brightspace, Strut, Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, etc).
- Knowledge of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles to create intuitive, engaging, and learner-centered digital environments.
- Ability to apply usability testing, learner feedback, and design thinking approaches to optimize the learner journey.
- Understanding of multimedia production techniques, graphic design, and web technologies to develop visually compelling and interactive content that enhances learner engagement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with faculty, subject matter experts, and global stakeholders, with the ability to translate complex ideas into learner-friendly experiences.
Benefits
- Healthcare Medical, dental, and vision plans - including health and flexible spending accounts - that cover you and your family.
- Work-Life Balance We encourage a healthy work-life balance, that’s why we offer flexible schedules and remote work opportunities.
- In addition, we provide generous vacation and sick time and paid holidays which includes a winter break.
- Financial Protection For life's unexpected surprises - we provide life and disability insurance, prepaid legal, identity theft, critical illness, accident, and travel assistance.
- We also have programs to help you manage student debt offered through SAVI.
- Employees are also eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
- Tuition Remission We support the educational goals of you and your family by providing tuition discounts at UMass Global and Chapman University.
- Wellbeing 24/7 counseling support, through our Employee Assistance Program, and free premium subscription to Calm for you and your dependents! In addition, our Wellness program provides year-round events that bring together our community and promotes employee well-being.
- Retirement Pre-tax and Roth options with a generous match of 6% and additional employer contribution of 3% - totaling 9%!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
instructional designcourse developmente-learningADA complianceproject managementADDIESAMadult learning principlesusability testingmultimedia production
Soft skills
communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationproject oversightresource allocationtimely deliverylearner feedbackdesign thinkingcreativityproblem-solving
Certifications
Master's degree in Instructional DesignMaster's degree in Curriculum DesignMaster's degree in Instructional TechnologyMaster's degree in Learning Experience DesignUX/UI design certification
