Instructional Designer

smartdept. is searching for an Instructional Designer for a financial services client located in Riverwoods, IL.. The ideal candidate will come with 5+ years of experience. This is a full-time, fully remote, 9-month contract opportunity with the possibility of an extension. Compensation for this position is expected to be $42-$47/hour depending on experience level and fit. 

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in instructional design and ability to develop engaging and effective multimedia learning solutions.

What You’ll Do: 

• Review existing resources and make determinations on training material content to meet the current needs of the business.
• Apply expertise to write effective copy that is production-ready and free of errors in fact, style or presentation while meeting brand, legal, and compliance standards.
• Responsible for development and editing of engaging eLearns, infographics, motion graphic videos, instructor-led classes in alignment with style and branding guidelines.
• Ability to communicate with multimedia developers to translate design requirements into functional learning modules.
• Manages multiple instructional design projects simultaneously.

What You’ll Need: 

• A degree in instructional design, education, or a related field is preferred. 
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Dreamweaver, as well as HTML and Microsoft Office software.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Articulate 360 and Camtasia experience