Instructional Designer

Job brief

We are looking for a professional Instructional Designer on a contract/project basis to design and develop learning and practicing experiences. The goal is to facilitate learners in acquiring knowledge, skills and competencies in an effective and appealing manner on e-learning and blended platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer of knowledge and skills

• Work with subject matter experts and identify 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, practice 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

• Maintain project documentation and course folders

Requirements

• Enjoys working with people and technology

• 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 and Flash 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

• Is organized and has an ability to explain things clearly and succinctly.

• BS or MA degree in education, educational technology, English or similar

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.