Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer

Location: Chevy Chase, MD

Onsite Flexibility: Remote

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $52.00 $56.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Must work EST hours
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Learning Experience Designer (eLearning Developer/Instructional Designer) to design and deliver modern, digital-first learning experiences. This contractor role blends deep eLearning development expertise with strategic learning partnership responsibilities, driving end-to-end learning solutions from discovery through measurement.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing multimedia learning content, including digital courses, blended learning, instructional videos, and microlearning solutions. These solutions will incorporate Learning Models and Adult Learning Theories in conjunction with development methodologies and AI-enabled tools to create scalable, high-impact learning experiences aligned to business outcomes.

The Learning Experience Designer (eLearning Developer/Instructional Designer) will be responsible for creating innovative learning solutions that meet the needs of our diverse, evolving workforce and will play a key role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders and SMEs to conduct discovery and needs analysis and translate business challenges into learning solutions
• Execute full lifecycle delivery: analysis, design, development, deployment, and evaluation
• Design and develop advanced interactive digital learning including simulations, microlearning, and scenario-based experiences
• Leverage AI-enabled tools (e.g., generative AI, avatars, automated media) to accelerate development and enhance engagement
• Design intuitive, accessible (WCAG-aligned) learning experiences using strong UX/UI principles
• Create storyboards, scripts, multimedia, and simulations aligned to enterprise standards
• Manage timelines using agile/rapid development approaches
• Define success metrics, track performance, and continuously improve learning outcomes

Required Skills

• Advanced proficiency in digital learning and modern content development tools
• Strong instructional design capability, including adult learning principles and performance consulting
• Proficiency in UX/UI design and creating seamless learner experiences
• Experience using AI and rapid development approaches to improve speed and quality
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• A passion for continuous learning and applying new trends and technologies in instructional design; self-motivated with the ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrates strong project management and organizational skills, effectively managing complex workstreams with multiple dependencies, stakeholders, and parallel deliverables
• Executes administrative and operational tasks across the learning lifecycle, including content approvals, audience assignment, quality control, version management, and governance adherence

Required Tools and Technologies (Proficient)

• Learning Platforms: Workday Learning or equivalent LMS
• Digital Authoring Tools: Articulate 360 (Storyline, Rise)
• AI Enabled Tools: Synthesia, Vyond, generative AI tools
• Video & Audio editing software
• Collaboration: SharePoint, Microsoft 365 Suite

Preferred Skills

• Ability to design learning solutions with a modular, reusable architecture, enabling content to be rapidly repurposed across programs, platforms, and audiences to increase speed, consistency, and scalability
• Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
• Experience in designing connected learning curricula that align to end-to-end capability development, linking courses, experiences, and resources into cohesive learner journeys
• Experience supporting corporate functions and/or regulated industries, applying learning solutions that align with complex compliance, operational, and risk management standards

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

• Resources sought are digital content developers spending 100% of their time in hands-on development; resources whose recent positions are primarily project managers, leaders, or LMS specialists are less suited to this role
• Recent experience is a must historical-only backgrounds (10 20 years ago) will not be considered
• Portfolio submissions are encouraged; please submit a portfolio if available

About the Client

This client is a leading insurance organization offering auto, home, and renters products, operating across the United States and serving millions of policyholders nationwide. The company employs organizational change management advisors, instructional designers, learning experience designers, and eLearning developers who collaborate across corporate functions to build modern, scalable training ecosystems including the build-out of a new enterprise learning platform. The organization is recognized as one of the largest auto insurers in the country, applying compliance-driven, digital-first learning strategies to support a large and evolving workforce.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-17800

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