Instructional Design Consultant

Our client in the DC area is looking for Instructional Designers to support developmental needs.

This is an on-going freelance position, that could vary in hours each week. This position can be fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer
• Work with subject matter experts and identify the target audience’s training needs
• State instructional end goals and create content that matches them
• Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface, and the finished product
• Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts
• Apply tested instructional design theories, practices and methods
• Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process
• Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, games etc)
• Decide on the criteria used to judge learner’s performance and develop assessment instruments

Requirements

• Proven working experience in instructional design and with instructional technology
• Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models
• Lesson and curriculum planning skills
• Basic HTML programming knowledge
• Solid knowledge of course development software and at least one Learning Management System
• Visual design skills (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator) and ability to storyboard
• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts
• BS or MA degree in instructional design, educational technology or similar