Instructional Designer

Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $42-43 Hourly W2, Benefits and 401k matching Start Date: Aug 16, 2026 Aquent is thrilled to partner with a leading global retailer's digital commerce division, a powerhouse committed to innovation and excellence in the e-commerce space. This is an unparalleled opportunity to join a dynamic team that is reshaping how internal associates learn and grow, directly impacting the success of expansive commerce operations. As a key contributor, you will be at the forefront of designing engaging and effective learning experiences that empower thousands of individuals, driving efficiency and proficiency across critical business functions and making a tangible impact on the future of learning for a leading organization. Are you a passionate instructional designer ready to make a significant impact? We are seeking a talented professional to craft transformative learning and practice experiences for a major retail team. In this pivotal role, your creativity and expertise will elevate knowledge, skills, and competencies in retail business practices, cutting-edge tools, and streamlined workflows. You will directly contribute to fostering a highly skilled workforce, ensuring seamless operations and continuous improvement within a rapidly evolving digital environment. What You'll Do Design and develop engaging learning activities and compelling course content that significantly enhances knowledge retention and practical application. Collaborate closely with subject matter experts to identify precise training needs for target audiences. Define clear instructional goals and create content that directly aligns with and achieves these objectives. Visualize instructional graphics, user interfaces, and the complete finished learning product. Conduct thorough instructional research and analysis on learners and their operational contexts. Apply proven instructional design theories, practices, and methodologies to all learning initiatives. Develop exercises and activities that actively enhance the learning process and skill development. Produce comprehensive supporting material and media, including audio, video, simulations, role plays, and interactive games. Establish criteria for evaluating learner performance and develop robust assessment instruments. Maintain meticulous project documentation and organized course folders. Create essential learning assets that support awareness, knowledge, and behavioral application for internal associates regarding specific internal programs related to commerce operations. Actively participate in meetings, manage asset development through ticketing systems, conduct rigorous review processes, implement feedback, update asset status, and manage internal communications. Must-Have Qualifications Proven working experience in instructional design and with instructional technology. Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models. Demonstrated lesson and curriculum planning skills. Proficiency in visual design tools and ability to storyboard effectively. Exceptional ability to write effective copy, instructional text, and scripts for audio and video content. Proficient use of AI tools to brainstorm ideas, support rapid development, and expand modality options for delivery. Bachelor's or Master's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field. Strong foundational skills in Instructional Design, Adult Learning principles, and Visual Design. Nice-to-Have Qualifications Basic HTML and Flash programming knowledge. Solid knowledge of course development software and at least one Learning Management System. About Aquent Talent Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.