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Instructional Designer

Calculated Hire, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Instructional Designer – Learning & Development (L&D)

Location:

Onsite preferred, but not required. Open to candidates within client footprint

Contract Duration:

March – June 30, 2026

Overview We are seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented

Instructional Designer

to support colleagues transitioning into a larger organization following an acquisition. This role focuses on designing engaging learning experiences and producing high-quality training materials that help employees adopt new systems, processes, and workflows.

This individual will play a critical role in supporting enterprise integration by translating complex information into clear, learner-friendly formats. The ideal candidate brings strong instructional design expertise, visual communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

This is a highly visible role working closely with L&D leadership, Payments stakeholders, subject matter experts, HR, and enterprise integration teams.

Key Responsibilities Instructional Design & Content Development

Design and develop learning materials supporting acquisition integration and onboarding

Create training content including slide decks, job aids, quick reference guides, and process documentation

Translate complex systems, workflows, and operational changes into clear learning content

Apply instructional design best practices and adult learning principles

Develop visually polished materials aligned with enterprise branding standards

Create diagrams, templates, and visual aids to support learning objectives

Ensure content clarity, consistency, and effectiveness across learning programs

Support development of e-learning content using modern design tools

Stakeholder Collaboration & Content Validation

Partner with subject matter experts and business stakeholders to gather and validate content

Facilitate review cycles and incorporate feedback into learning materials

Support newly acquired colleagues by developing onboarding and transition resources

Ensure training materials align with integration timelines and readiness goals

Training Support & Project Coordination

Develop facilitator guides, scripts, and supporting documentation

Coordinate training logistics and ensure learning materials are accessible and organized

Maintain organized repositories of training assets and documentation

Monitor learning effectiveness through feedback, surveys, and performance indicators

Required Qualifications

3–5+ years of experience in Instructional Design, Learning & Development, or Curriculum Development

Strong experience developing training materials, job aids, and learning content

Strong understanding of adult learning theory and instructional design frameworks

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, and LMS or e-learning tools

Experience with tools such as Storyline, Rise, Canva, Adobe Express, or similar platforms

Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple workstreams in fast-paced, changing environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting M&A integration, enterprise onboarding, or organizational transitions

Experience supporting banking, financial services, or enterprise environments

Strong visual design and content structuring capabilities

Ability to simplify complex operational processes into effective learning content

Strong attention to detail and collaborative mindset

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