Instructional Designer

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. Design and develop asynchronous digital, hybrid, and instructor-led learning experiences using backward design, adult-learning principles, and evidence-based instructional strategies .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeWilliamsburg • Kentucky • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instructional design and digital content development, utilizing multimedia tools and adult-learning principles to create engaging learning experiences. Proficient in analyzing learner analytics and applying accessibility standards to enhance instructional quality and effectiveness.

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Instructional DesignDigital Content DevelopmentVideo EditingGraphic DesignLearning Management Systems

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Hard Skills

Asynchronous Learning DesignTask AnalysisFormative AssessmentsSummative AssessmentsQuality Assurance ReviewsContent DevelopmentMultimedia IntegrationAccessibility StandardsLearner AnalyticsProject Management

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVisual CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative CloudCanvaAdobe Premiere ProAfter EffectsCamtasiaCanvasAI Content Development Tools

Industry Keywords

Backward DesignAdult-Learning PrinciplesEvidence-Based Instructional StrategiesEmerging Trends in Instructional TechnologyWorkforce Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop asynchronous digital, hybrid, and instructor-led learning experiences using backward design, adult-learning principles, and evidence-based instructional strategies
Create and integrate multimedia, including video, motion graphics, simulations, and interactive assessments
Conduct learner and task analyses to define instructional goals and measurable learning outcomes
Plan, storyboard, produce, and edit instructional videos, including screen recordings, narrated demonstrations, animated explainers, and video-based learning resources
Create infographics, job aids, motion graphics, animations, and visual effects
Publish and maintain learning assets within the learning management system, including version control and course updates
Develop formative and summative assessments aligned to learning objectives, industry certifications, and workforce competencies
Conduct quality assurance reviews for content accuracy, instructional alignment, usability, accessibility, technical functionality, consistency, and cross-device performance
Analyze learner analytics and feedback to improve course design and evaluate learning impact
Collaborate with subject-matter experts and team members to translate complex content into clear, engaging learning materials, training sessions, and videos
Partner with grant teams to craft instructional narratives, logic models, and evidence of learning impact
Monitor emerging trends in instructional technology, workforce development, and design
Evaluate and apply emerging tools and technologies to improve instructional quality, production efficiency, and learner engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of three years of experience in instructional design, digital content development, or a related field
Proficiency with AI content development tools
Proficiency with graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva
Proficiency with video editing and motion graphics tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Camtasia, or comparable software
Experience using learning-management systems such as Canvas
Experience analyzing learning analytics dashboards
Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards, including captions and transcripts for instructional media
Exceptional written, visual, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organization and project-management skills
Ability to balance competing deadlines, meet deadlines, and incorporate feedback
Attention to detail and sound visual judgment
Ability to produce professional-quality learning assets
Cover letter required
Portfolio with examples of instructional design/eLearning projects and independently produced instructional, image, or motion graphics required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits provided (specific benefits not listed)
On-site, hybrid, or remote work arrangement negotiable