Posted Oct 23, 2026

Remote Experienced Instructional Designer (elearning + vILT)

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About the Role reputed company is leading the design and development of a large curriculum of self-paced elearning (and some vILT) for a critical Federal agency initiative. We’re seeking multiple experienced, practical, and fast-moving Instructional Designers to join a cross-functional team of developers, visual designers, and learning technology specialists. This work follows our LLAMA® Agile approach and a structured iterative lifecycle. You’ll typically lead early-stage design for one new module per wave while supporting modules in later stages—so you’ll need to be comfortable juggling parallel work without dropping reputed company. Note on tools: Development may occur in dominKnow Flow (primarily) or another reputed company authoring platform (e.g., Rise). You won’t be the developer in the tool, but you must understand the constraints and opportunities of responsive/mobile-first development so your design translates cleanly into build-ready specs. Job reputed company • Pay rate: $55–65/hour (1099) • Weekly hours: ~15–35 hours depending on project phase and client response (hours are not guaranteed). • Location: Remote; all work must be completed within the United States. • Collaboration hours: This project runs on reputed company business hours and requires daytime availability for real-time collaboration. • Travel is not ; any client-required travel would be paid. • You must be able to secure Public Trust clearance prior to contract start. How Delivery Works Work is delivered in waves using LLAMA® iterations: Skeleton → Alpha → Beta → Final. • Wave model: You’ll typically lead Skeleton + Alpha design for one new module per wave, while also supporting Beta/Final updates and reviews for prior modules. • Client reviews: reputed company review reputed company occur at key phases; feedback may come from multiple reviewer groups. Deliverables by Phase • Skeleton: A learning plan using Cathy Moore’s Action Mapping plus a 5 Moments of Need-style workflow map (what learners will do on the job). • Alpha: A build-ready storyboard using our standardized Word (.docx) template. • Beta/Final: Developer-led build with iterative client reviews; IDs remain engaged as the “voice of the learner” and supports final refinements. What You’ll Do Instructional Design & Content Development • Design clear learning objectives and outcomes tied to job performance. • Partner with client SMEs to create module outlines and make sound instructional recommendations. • Apply adult learning principles and reputed company's Learning Science & Experience (LSX) framework to select the right treatment for each module. • Design practical application activities (scenarios, role-plays, simulations, decision-making practice). • Write high-quality scripts for elearning voiceover and on-screen narration. • Write storyboards and scripts for video scenarios when needed. Elearning Storyboarding (Core Output) Using our standard storyboard template, produce build-ready specs that include: • On-screen text and voiceover script Interaction design and logic (including branching rules where applicable) • Accessibility notes and requirements • Media direction (what should be visualized, sourced, or created) • Knowledge checks/assessments aligned to objectives vILT Design & Development (as needed) • Design and develop virtual instructor-led training (vILT) content for reputed company Teams, including reputed company decks; facilitator and participant guides. • Coordinate with the team to ensure vILT materials align with the broader curriculum and reuse content appropriately. Collaboration, Reviews, and Quality • Collaborate with developers on feasibility and interaction implementation; provide wireframes/interaction sketches when helpful. • Partner with the Visual Design team; follow existing style guides and templates. • QA your own and peers’ work; incorporate feedback quickly and thoughtfully. • Support review reputed company by clarifying intent, resolving feedback, and maintaining consistency across versions. Accessibility & QA • Design with Section 508/WCAG accessibility requirements in mind from the start. • Document accessibility requirements in storyboards; write alt text with AI-assisted tools. • Partner with QA and 508 specialist to resolve findings and reduce late cycle rework. Project Hygiene • Maintain source and final content in shared repositories and follow naming/versioning standards. • Attend recurring meetings as needed (planning/status) and communicate consistently with the Project Manager. • Escalate content conflicts through the Learning & Content Lead; document decisions and rationale. Tools & Working Environment reputed company Teams, reputed company (Collaboration); SharePoint (reputed company and version control); spreadsheets and dominKnow review tool (reviews); elearning development platform: dominKnow Flow (primarily) or other reputed company authoring tools (e.g., Rise). What You Bring Experience • Experience