Instructional Designer Job Description Samples
What is Instructional Design?
Instructional design, also know as instructional systems design, is the analysis of learning needs and systematic development of instruction. Instructional designers often use instructional technology or educational technology as tools for developing instruction.
Instructional Designer Job Description Sample 1:
The duties and responsibilities of the Instructional Designer include, but are not limited to the following:
- Conduct and participate in virtual customer meetings to understand their requirements with relation to e-learning solutions or services (needs analysis and requirements gathering)
- Work directly with Subject Matter Experts to gather content and requirements
- Create design documents and/or storyboards for custom eLearning solutions which satisfy the identified business needs of customers
- Provide learning design consultation and leadership, project management, and customer support
- Develop learning solutions for customers using various course authoring tools
- Participate in project meetings with clients – project kickoff, review sessions, sign-off, follow-up, etc.
- Proactively identify and propose improvements to the work environment, with particular emphasis on productivity, quality, execution, and team member growth
The ideal candidate possesses the following abilities, skills, and experience:
- Background in teaching, instructional design, and adult learning theory
- Experienced in a courseware development environment
- Creativity and vision is a MUST along with the ability to translate that vision into solid and instructionally sound eLearning solutions
- Self-motivated, and able to work independently
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Professional manner with strong interpersonal skills; a team player and relationship builder
- Familiar with virtual conferencing and meeting applications; ability and experience working and conducting business in a virtual environment
- Proven track record for achieving deadlines and a strong commitment to excellence
- Excellent project management, time management and organizational skills, and ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment
The following technologies are applicable:
- Experienced with common courseware authoring applications (Authorware, Flash, Articulate, Breeze, etc).
- Knowledge of LMS or LCMS platforms
- Familiar with courseware integration (audio, media)
- Experience designing Macromedia Flash interactions and animations is an asset
- Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite
Candidates should have:
- Bachelors in Education or similar combination of education/equivalent experience.
- College program in web media development or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3-5 years work experience as an Instructional Designer.
- Media development experience is a definite asset.
