Instructional Design Specialist, Employment and Economic Opportunity

American Institutes for Research

. Design, develop, and curate engaging learning resources, knowledge-sharing products, and performance support tools, including instructional videos, job aids, toolkits, playbooks, infographics, guides, templates, modules, and digital learning products.

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instructional design principles, multimedia asset creation, and the use of learning technologies to develop engaging digital learning resources. Proficient in evaluating learning effectiveness and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance learner engagement and knowledge transfer.

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Instructional Design PrinciplesMultimedia Asset CreationArticulate StorylineAdobe Creative SuiteLearning Evaluation Practices

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Hard Skills

Digital Learning Resource DevelopmentPerformance Support ToolsVideo ProductionAccessibility StandardsAdult Learning Theory

Soft Skills

CollaborationResearch and AnalysisProject Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Articulate StorylineRiseCanvaAdobe Creative SuiteCamtasiaSynthesia

Industry Keywords

Learning TechnologiesKnowledge TransferUser Feedback AnalysisLearning Success MeasuresAI-Enhanced Learning Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and curate engaging learning resources, knowledge-sharing products, and performance support tools, including instructional videos, job aids, toolkits, playbooks, infographics, guides, templates, modules, and digital learning products.
Create multimedia learning assets using authoring, design, and video production tools.
Maintain, update, and enhance existing learning materials for accuracy, accessibility, relevance, and evolving learner and project needs.
Support AI-enhanced learning solutions and workflows to improve content development, learner engagement, efficiency, and knowledge transfer.
Research and analyze learning needs, emerging practices, and new technologies.
Test and evaluate approaches to strengthen learning products and development processes.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to design, test, and refine learning experiences and resources.
Apply evidence-based instructional design principles, accessibility standards, and adult learning practices.
Coordinate assigned project activities and contribute to learning and innovation initiatives.
Define learning-success measures and analyze user feedback and data to assess usability, engagement, learning transfer, and outcomes.
Use evaluation findings to continuously improve learning products and experiences.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in instructional design, learning technologies, education, communications, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
2+ years of experience developing digital learning resources, instructional materials, multimedia assets, or performance support tools for organizational adult learners.
Experience using learning and design tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia, Synthesia, or similar platforms.
Experience creating multimedia assets, including videos, graphics, job aids, templates, or interactive learning products.
Familiarity with learning technologies, design tools, and AI-enabled productivity tools.
Knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and accessibility standards.
Familiarity with learning evaluation practices and methods, including approaches for assessing learning transfer and the effectiveness of learning products.
Experience collaborating with subject matter experts and cross-functional project teams.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
Employment-based visa sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship, is not available.
Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.
Selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks.
Candidates must adhere to AIR's child safeguarding principles.

Benefits

Comp & perks

AIR’s Total Rewards Program
Competitive compensation
Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities
Reference and background checks
Drug-free work environment