Contract Instructional Designer (Remote)

Job Title: Contract Instructional Designer (Remote)
Duration: 6-Month Contract (possible extension)
Location: Remote (U.S.-based only)
Employment Type: Contract

About the Opportunity

We’re hiring an experienced Instructional Designer to create engaging training content for a growing national organization in the health, wellness, and franchise operations space. This is a fully remote opportunity supporting education initiatives, webinars, and eLearning materials focused on technology-driven projects across a distributed franchise network.

If you love turning complex ideas into easy-to-understand learning experiences and enjoy collaborating with leaders and subject matter experts, this contract role offers a rewarding challenge in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital learning content including eLearning modules, virtual training sessions, instructor-led materials, and job aids.

• Conduct needs assessments to identify skill or knowledge gaps and propose learning solutions that align with organizational goals.

• Apply instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM) and adult learning theory to create impactful learning programs.

• Partner with operations and technology teams to build educational materials for field teams and franchise partners.

• Develop storyboards, scripts, and prototypes for review and feedback.

• Use authoring tools to build interactive and engaging eLearning courses.

• Evaluate and update existing training to enhance learner engagement and retention.

• Ensure all learning assets meet accessibility and quality standards.

• Manage multiple projects while maintaining deadlines in a collaborative, remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communications, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 3+ years of instructional design experience in a corporate, franchise, or distributed workforce environment.

• Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Rise, Captivate, etc.) and learning management systems (LMS).

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and modern design methodologies.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Experience with video editing, multimedia design, or graphic development is a plus.

• Familiarity with SCORM/xAPI standards and accessibility compliance (WCAG).

Preferred Background

• Experience creating training content for franchise systems or multi-location organizations.

• Understanding of operations, customer engagement, and field training needs.

• Ability to balance creative design with clear instructional outcomes.

Why Join This Project

• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on national learning initiatives.

• Flexible, remote contract with consistent workload.

• Exposure to innovative learning technologies and enterprise-level programs.

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