Instructional Designer

$45-$50 per hour

Chicago, IL

Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to design and develop engaging learning solutions supporting the 2027 Dangerous Goods materials initiative. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in eLearning development, particularly Articulate Storyline, along with image and video editing and accessibility-focused eLearning design.

This is a small, collaborative team that values independence, strong communication, and proactive problem-solving. The successful candidate should be comfortable working with minimal guidance, asking the right questions, and independently driving projects from scope through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop eLearning, instructor-led, and blended learning solutions using Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodology.

• Develop training materials including facilitator guides, end-user guides, job aids, assessments, and other learning resources.

• Build interactive eLearning courses using Articulate 360, particularly Articulate Storyline.

• Create and edit images, graphics, videos, and audio for learning content.

• Apply eLearning accessibility standards and best practices.

• Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather requirements and develop course content.

• Participate in and lead design/scoping meetings as needed.

• Maintain and update existing courses and learning materials.

• Develop assessments, performance measurements, and evaluation instruments.

• Review evaluation data and recommend improvements to training programs.

• Ensure learning materials are consistent, accurate, accessible, and compliant with organizational standards.

• Independently manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and changing requirements.

• Serve as a lead designer and contribute effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of Instructional Design / Learning Design and Development experience.

• Strong hands-on experience with Articulate Storyline / Articulate 360.

• Experience developing professional eLearning content.

• Experience with image/photo editing and video editing.

• Strong understanding of eLearning accessibility requirements and best practices.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word; Microsoft Office proficiency required.

• Strong project organization, scoping, and time-management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently with limited direction.

• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills.

• Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing assignments, and meet deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

• Experience conducting or facilitating design meetings.

• Strong project scoping and requirements-gathering experience.

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.

• Experience with Cornerstone OnDemand.

• Experience developing training assessments and evaluation instruments.

• Experience supporting large, distributed or remote employee populations.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit ( .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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