Technical Instructional Designer

Job Description

Job Description

This role focuses on designing and delivering high-quality, learner-centered training experiences for datacenter technicians and other operational roles. You will support a learning organization dedicated to creating innovative, scalable, and effective learning solutions that empower employees and uphold operational excellence. You will collaborate with program managers, fellow instructional designers, and subject matter experts to build engaging e-learning, microlearning, and supporting materials for a wide range of technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Partner with integrated learning program managers, other instructional designers, and subject matter experts to design and develop learning solutions that address specific business needs.
• Assess the needs of target audiences through needs assessment, learner, context, and task analyses to ensure training is relevant, effective, and performance-based.
• Design, develop, write, and maintain courseware with a primary focus on e-learning authoring tools and microlearning to create interactive and engaging content.
• Create a variety of digital learning assets, including videos, quizzes, simulations, and other interactive elements that support hands-on learning for technical roles.
• Develop supporting training materials such as slides, handouts, lab instructions, and lab solutions that emphasize the real-world tasks learners must perform on the job.
• Work closely with subject matter experts and external technical trainers to capture, structure, and present their expertise within various types of training programs.
• Conduct research on technology-related topics to ensure training content is accurate, current, and aligned with evolving tools and processes.
• Maintain awareness of external seminars, training opportunities, and literature on available programs to inform and enhance internal learning solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clients and development team members, to ensure learning programs meet stakeholder expectations and business requirements.
• Develop and deliver learning-centered, performance-based e-learning programs tailored to multiple audiences and environments.
• Apply strong technical communication skills to write and edit clear, concise, and accurate instructional content and documentation.
• Use multimedia tools such as Articulate Storyline and Rise, and Adobe Creative Suite, to build visually compelling and effective e-learning experiences.
• Leverage AI platforms and, where applicable, 3D modeling capabilities to enhance learning content and create innovative training experiences.
• Demonstrate initiative and independence in researching course needs, understanding the target audience, and proposing solutions that improve learning outcomes.
• Provide highly visible and impactful trainings by working closely with subject matter experts on new technologies and process enhancements.
• Maintain and update a portfolio or work samples that showcase a variety of trainings, including those focused on new technologies and process improvements.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in instructional design, including needs assessment, learner analysis, context analysis, and task analysis.
• Minimum 3 years of experience using Articulate tools, including Storyline and Rise, to develop e-learning solutions.
• Minimum 3 years of experience using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Suite to create and edit multimedia and video content.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with cross-functional teams, including clients, subject matter experts, and development team members.
• 3–5 years of overall work-related experience in the field of instructional design or closely related disciplines.
• Proven experience developing learning-centered, performance-based learning programs for diverse audiences in different environments.
• Broad experience designing and delivering e-learning programs, including microlearning and interactive content.
• Extensive experience in technical communications, including writing and editing clear and accurate instructional materials.
• Experience collaborating with clients and subject matter experts to create learning programs that align with business and learner needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools for creating and managing training content and documentation.
• Extensive experience working with multimedia tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, and Adobe Creative Suite to build e-learning solutions.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in an accessible way.
• Demonstrated initiative and independence in researching course needs and understanding target audience requirements.
• Strong customer-focused mindset, ensuring that learning solutions are practical, engaging, and aligned with user needs.
• Ability to work standard core hours in the Pacific Time Zone while collaborating effectively in a fully remote environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with AI platforms and their application in learning content development is preferred.
• Experience with 3D modeling to enhance training content is preferred.
• Familiarity with one or more major technologies such as database design and development, networking, client-server applications, security, or multimedia is beneficial.
• A degree in instructional design or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Experience creating trainings on new technologies and process enhancements is highly valued.
• Experience working closely with subject matter experts to influence and shape training content is considered a strong differentiator.
• Ability to maintain a portfolio or collection of work samples that showcases a variety of training solutions, including technology-focused programs.
• Comfort working in a highly collaborative environment that emphasizes innovation and continuous improvement in learning solutions.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote role in which you will work standard core hours aligned to the Pacific Time Zone, typically 40 hours per week with no expected overtime. You will join a highly collaborative learning team that focuses on building innovative training for new technologies and process enhancements, offering the opportunity to produce highly visible and impactful learning experiences. The environment emphasizes close collaboration with subject matter experts, cross-functional partners, and other instructional designers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing. To perform effectively in this role, you will use a range of tools and technologies, including Microsoft Office, Articulate Storyline and Rise, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as AI platforms and potentially 3D modeling tools. You will work on a high-performance laptop provided by your supplier, equipped with an Intel i9 processor, at least 32 GB of RAM, 2 TB of storage, a 4K display, and a 16–17 inch screen, along with an extra monitor, mouse, and headset. The work environment is professional, technology-driven, and results-oriented, with opportunities for contract extension based on performance and business needs.

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.