Instructional Designer

TITLE: Instructional Designer

ANTICIPATION DURATON: 6 Months

LOCATION: Remote

We are looking for an instructional designer to create and curate content as well as manage the full life cycle of the curriculum creation process by working with instructional designers, curriculum writers, product managers, video specialists, and marketing teams to create engaging, appropriate, and effective learning experiences. Additionally, the instructional designer will partner with a wide range of stakeholders and partners, including subject matter experts, managers, external organizations, and internal teams to help develop learning solutions across multiple modalities.

Currently, instructional designers on the team write scripts (for filming), create and edit new educational content (which is often, but not always, about Google Applications including word processing docs, spreadsheets, slides, etc.), develop outlines, create rubrics, design lesson plans, write survey questions, design crosswalks across educational materials, build workshop presentations, make gifs, build teacher support resources, refresh curriculum, share video feedback, develop educational guides, and share input on marketing/promotional asset development.

We’re looking for someone with instructional design experience, the ability to learn new products and technologies, and strong writing, communication, and project management skills. The ideal candidate will also be familiar with the ongoing advancements of AI tools and concepts in the technical landscape — understanding how AI is influencing different specializations in our catalog (including certifications), how to keep content updated to prepare learners accurately, and which new AI tools or features should be introduced to our learners. While internal SMEs will provide technical support, we are seeking a technically minded instructional designer who proactively monitors these evolving trends as part of their role.

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant degree or 3–5 years of previous experience in education
• Experience in a technical environment
• Interest in or passion for diversity and/or educational access and equity
• Familiarity with Python
• Previous Cyber Security experience
• Artificial Intelligence experience
• Experience and passion for curriculum development, instructional methodologies, educational tools and techniques, and their appropriate application
• Intermediate-level experience with Google Apps (e.g., Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides)
• Familiarity with K–12, higher education, and/or adult learning environments
• Strong writing, project management, and communication skills
• Willingness to work on problems that aren’t neatly defined
• Willingness to learn new subject areas by working with subject matter experts

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience (K–12, postsecondary, adult/continuing education, peer-to-peer, tutoring, TA, etc.)
• Experience and knowledge of computer science and programming
• Interest in international education

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external organizations to collaborate and create curriculum to fit needs
• Conduct needs analysis, design scalable learning solutions, and guide and develop course content and evaluation strategies
• Complete portions of curriculum design projects with the help and support of others and/or lead the curriculum design phase from ideation to launch
• Identify learning and performance objectives for learners, break large problems into actionable pieces for novices to understand, and scaffold content for different educational audiences
• Manage multiple projects or a single large project with multiple dependencies and stakeholders
• Deliver content on time and to specification in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Lead a project team or support the work of a project team developing curriculum for stakeholders
• Work across curriculum, marketing, video, product, engineering, and UX teams
• Collaborate with domain subject matter experts to develop appropriate learning solutions for learners
• Stay informed of advancements in Artificial Intelligence tools and concepts across technical fields and proactively assess their impact on our learning catalog and instructional approach

The hourly pay rate range for this position is $45.00 to $55.00 (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.

Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to kcorbin@synergishr.com

If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at kcorbin@synergishr.com.

Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.