Instructional Designer (elearning + vILT)

What You’ll Do 

• Design engaging, performance-focused elearning and vILT
• Work with SMEs to turn complex information into clear, practical learning
• Create storyboards, scripts, activities, scenarios, and assessments
• Use established templates and standards to maintain consistency across the curriculum
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and visual designers throughout development
• Incorporate feedback and refine your work through iterative review cycles
• Apply accessibility best practices, including Section 508 and WCAG
• Manage multiple deliverables while maintaining quality and organization

What You Bring 

We’re looking for experienced instructional designers with strong fundamentals who are comfortable with project-based contract work and can adapt to an established team and process. 

• 3+ years of instructional design and learning development experience
• Experience working as a contractor, freelancer, or 1099 professional and an understanding that project hours may vary over time
• Experience designing elearning, vILT, or both
• Strong adult learning, writing, and content-development skills
• Experience creating detailed, development-ready storyboards
• Ability to work effectively with SMEs and cross-functional teams
• Comfort working within templates, standards, and an iterative development process
• Familiarity with accessibility requirements

Nice to Have 

• Federal government or government-contractor experience
• Experience with large-scale or multi-course learning projects
• Familiarity with dominKnow Flow, Rise, or similar tools
• Experience using ClickUp or another project management platform
• Experience working in an Agile or iterative instructional design environment; familiarity with LLAMA® is a plus

Why This Role? 

You’ll be part of a collaborative learning team doing meaningful work that supports a federal initiative. This role offers the opportunity to shape how people learn, practice, and perform on the job—not just produce content. It’s a strong fit for an experienced instructional designer who enjoys solving learning challenges, working with talented cross-functional teams, and producing high-quality work in an iterative environment.