Instructional Designer
The Planet Group, Boston, MA, United States
Title: Instructional Designer
Location: Remote EST
Pay: $50 - $55 per hour
Contract: 6 month
The Planet Group is seeking an experienced
Instructional Designer
to work closely with the Program Manager to support and align with the organization’s learning strategy. This role will conduct job and task analyses, identify learning needs, and design highly engaging
self‑paced, skill‑based eLearning programs .
The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing complex training programs, developing interactive digital learning experiences, and partnering with subject matter experts to deliver effective training solutions that drive measurable learning outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Training Needs Analysis & Learning Strategy
Conduct in-depth job and task analyses and training needs assessments to identify appropriate learning solutions and performance improvement strategies.
Collaborate with Program Manager and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to define training curricula, program goals, learning objectives, and module‑level objectives.
Instructional Design & Curriculum Development
Design comprehensive training programs and curriculum plans that support long‑term employee performance and development.
Apply instructional design principles and adult learning theory to develop engaging and effective course content.
Independently design and develop new training programs from inception, beginning with formal training needs analysis.
eLearning Development
Design primarily
self‑paced, skill‑based eLearning courses
with potential delivery across multiple formats including:
Instructor‑led classroom training
Virtual classroom instruction
Blended learning environments
Develop instructional strategies using lectures, role plays, simulations, self‑study, on‑the‑job training, and computer‑based learning.
Collaboration & Learning Technology
Partner with eLearning specialists to develop complex and interactive digital learning experiences.
Recommend appropriate instructional strategies, delivery methods, and technologies based on learner needs and content complexity.
Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
Analyze evaluation data, assessment results, and feedback to measure training effectiveness.
Collaborate with the Program Manager to design evaluation strategies and measurement tools.
Support the development of
valid, criterion‑referenced assessments
to ensure learning objectives are achieved.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
5+ years of instructional design experience , including developing training for complex subject matter.
Experience designing training across
multiple delivery modalities
(instructor‑led, virtual, and self‑paced eLearning).
Strong ability to translate learning concepts into
clear instructional storyboards .
Experience applying
instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE or SAM .
Strong project management skills (experience with
Wrike
is a plus).
Excellent communication, creativity, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to leverage
AI tools in learning design workflows .
Technical Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Articulate Storyline
Rise 360
Vyond
Veed
Camtasia
Microsoft Office Suite
(PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
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Location: Remote EST
Pay: $50 - $55 per hour
Contract: 6 month
The Planet Group is seeking an experienced
Instructional Designer
to work closely with the Program Manager to support and align with the organization’s learning strategy. This role will conduct job and task analyses, identify learning needs, and design highly engaging
self‑paced, skill‑based eLearning programs .
The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing complex training programs, developing interactive digital learning experiences, and partnering with subject matter experts to deliver effective training solutions that drive measurable learning outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Training Needs Analysis & Learning Strategy
Conduct in-depth job and task analyses and training needs assessments to identify appropriate learning solutions and performance improvement strategies.
Collaborate with Program Manager and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to define training curricula, program goals, learning objectives, and module‑level objectives.
Instructional Design & Curriculum Development
Design comprehensive training programs and curriculum plans that support long‑term employee performance and development.
Apply instructional design principles and adult learning theory to develop engaging and effective course content.
Independently design and develop new training programs from inception, beginning with formal training needs analysis.
eLearning Development
Design primarily
self‑paced, skill‑based eLearning courses
with potential delivery across multiple formats including:
Instructor‑led classroom training
Virtual classroom instruction
Blended learning environments
Develop instructional strategies using lectures, role plays, simulations, self‑study, on‑the‑job training, and computer‑based learning.
Collaboration & Learning Technology
Partner with eLearning specialists to develop complex and interactive digital learning experiences.
Recommend appropriate instructional strategies, delivery methods, and technologies based on learner needs and content complexity.
Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
Analyze evaluation data, assessment results, and feedback to measure training effectiveness.
Collaborate with the Program Manager to design evaluation strategies and measurement tools.
Support the development of
valid, criterion‑referenced assessments
to ensure learning objectives are achieved.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
5+ years of instructional design experience , including developing training for complex subject matter.
Experience designing training across
multiple delivery modalities
(instructor‑led, virtual, and self‑paced eLearning).
Strong ability to translate learning concepts into
clear instructional storyboards .
Experience applying
instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE or SAM .
Strong project management skills (experience with
Wrike
is a plus).
Excellent communication, creativity, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to leverage
AI tools in learning design workflows .
Technical Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Articulate Storyline
Rise 360
Vyond
Veed
Camtasia
Microsoft Office Suite
(PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
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