Instructional Designer

Job Brief

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Job Description

• ● Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer
• ● Work with subject matter experts and identify target audience’s training needs
• ● State instructional end goals and create content that matches them
• ● Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface and the finished product
• ● Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts
• ● Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods
• ● Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process
• ● Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, games etc)
• ● Decide on the criteria used to judge learner’s performance and develop assessment instruments
• ● Maintain project documentation and course folders

Job Requirements

• ● Proven working experience in instructional design and with instructional technology
• ● Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models
• ● Lesson and curriculum planning skills
• ● Basic HTML and Flash programming knowledge
• ● Solid knowledge of course development software and at least one Learning Management System
• ● Visual design skills (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator) and ability to storyboard
• ● Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts
• ● BS or MA degree in instructional design, educational technology or similar