Instructional Designer – InDesign, Contract

Interplay Learning

. Design engaging instructor-led learning experiences, including interactive lessons, workshops, activities, and assessments .

Posted 10/3/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35 - $45 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instructional design by applying the ADDIE model and adult learning principles to create engaging learning experiences. Proficient in Adobe InDesign for developing high-quality instructional materials and assessments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Instructional DesignAdobe InDesign ExpertiseADDIE Model FamiliarityLearning Objective WritingAssessment Development

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Hard Skills

Instructional DesignLearning Objective WritingAssessment DevelopmentStoryboardingContent Transformation

Soft Skills

CollaborationAttention to DetailCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Adobe InDesign

Industry Keywords

Adult Learning PrinciplesSkilled Trades ExperienceCurriculum DesignLearning Materials Production

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design engaging instructor-led learning experiences, including interactive lessons, workshops, activities, and assessments
Write learning objectives and storyboard lessons
Develop assessments and activities that reinforce learning
Apply the ADDIE model and adult learning principles
Transform technical and raw content into cohesive, practical, learner-centered learning journeys
Use Adobe InDesign to develop high-quality learning materials
Create student workbooks, trainer materials, assessments, and activities
Collaborate with subject matter experts, curriculum designers, and cross-functional teams
Assess existing content, identify opportunities, make recommendations, and move work forward with limited direction
Maintain accuracy, quality, structure, clarity, and attention to detail throughout development

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of proven experience in instructional design
Expertise in Adobe InDesign
Proven ability to write clear learning objectives, storyboard lessons, and develop engaging assessments and activities
Familiarity with the ADDIE model and adult learning theory
Solid understanding of how instructional materials are produced
Availability to work daytime business hours and attend calls
Experience designing courses in the skilled trades or related fields (nice to have)
Resume, cover letter, and application questionnaire required
Signed Independent Contractor Agreement and background check required before starting
I-9 verification, E-Verify, background check, and drug and alcohol screening required
Contractor responsible for federal, state, and local taxes, insurance, business expenses, computer, equipment, software, and other tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote, work from home
Flexible project-based contract engagement
Opportunity to contribute to skilled trades education and workforce development