instructional Designer

W2 Opportunity - Instructional Designer (Insurance Domain)


Location: Remote (EST Preferred)

Employment Type: W2 Contract

Contract-to-Hire: Possible for the right candidate

Client: Leading Insurance Organization

About the Role


We are seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to join a leading insurance client supporting enterprise-wide learning and development initiatives. The ideal candidate will design and develop engaging, high-quality eLearning and blended learning solutions aligned with business and regulatory requirements in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.


This role will work closely with the Program Manager, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and eLearning specialists to deliver scalable, performance-driven learning solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive job and task analyses and learning needs assessments to define instructional requirements
• Collaborate with Program Managers and SMEs to design learning strategies, curricula, and course/module objectives
• Develop self-paced, skill-based eLearning programs aligned with adult learning principles
• Design engaging learning experiences using storyboards, simulations, role plays, and interactive content
• Create and maintain instructional design documentation including learning objectives and assessment strategies
• Apply ADDIE and SAM methodologies to design and develop training solutions from concept to delivery
• Partner with eLearning specialists to build advanced digital learning experiences using modern tools
• Design training across multiple modalities including eLearning, ILT, VILT, and blended learning
• Develop evaluation strategies and criterion-referenced assessments to measure learning effectiveness
• Analyze feedback, assessment results, and performance data to continuously improve learning programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Instructional Design, Education, or related field
• 5+ years of instructional design experience
• Proven experience designing learning solutions for complex subject matter
• Strong experience in eLearning development and curriculum design
• Ability to work independently and manage full instructional design lifecycle
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong experience translating learning requirements into detailed storyboards

Technical Skills

• Articulate Storyline & Rise 360
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Vyond
• Camtasia
• Veed
• Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Wrike (preferred)
• Familiarity with AI tools for content development and learning enhancement

Preferred Experience

• Insurance, Banking, Healthcare, or other regulated industries
• Experience designing compliance-driven or regulatory training programs
• Exposure to advanced eLearning authoring and multimedia development tools

Why Join Us

• Work with a leading insurance enterprise undergoing digital learning transformation
• Opportunity to design impactful, large-scale learning programs
• Collaborative environment with SMEs and experienced L&D professionals
• Strong potential for contract-to-hire conversion