Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer Job Summary:

Sparks Group is seeking a skilled, agile and highly organized Instructional Designer do join a management consulting company working on the hill in Washington, DC. This role will be hybrid; currently onsite 1-2 days per week, but subject to change. 

As an Instructional Designer, you will be responsible for creating instructional content for live and on-demand audiences to meet the specific subject matter requirements of a fast-paced and matrixed federal organization. A proven background in instructional design, graphics and video production is desired as well as the flexibility, agility and high level of personal organization required to meet the needs of fast-paced organization, supporting high value stakeholders with varying interests.

Instructional Designer Responsibilities:

• Build a catalog of learning modules across multiple modalities (classroom, live online, on-demand, etc., but most video) to meet the specific subject matter requirements of a fast-paced and matrixed federal organization.
• Identify and apply technical and behavioral performance improvement solutions to help achieve organizational goals.
• Design a variety of training applications for a broad array of delivery methods (e.g., blended, eLearning, simulations, mobile).
• Write, review, and edit storyboards.
• Assess, measure, and analyze organizational performance in a complex, change-driven environment.

Instructional Designer Qualifications:

• Degree/certification in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Distance Learning, Digital Media, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in creating informative multimedia content
• Demonstrated ability to identify and apply technical and behavioral performance improvement solutions to help achieve organizational goals.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with special focus on Premiere Pro, After Effects, and InDesign.
• Knowledge of/experience with instructional design tools such as Articulate 360.
• Skill in creating interactive and engaging learning materials using multimedia elements, animations, simulations, and storytelling techniques.
• Skill in developing engaging course materials for instructor-led trainings: slide decks, participant resources, and facilitator guides.
• Skill with post-production video editing
• Skill/experience with graphic design and animation tools.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences, including stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Comfort level working with technical content.
• Understanding of the ADDIE process, adult learning methodology, and Kirkpatrick’s 4 levels of evaluation.
• Complex problem-solving skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to operate in a team environment which demands ongoing collaboration among fellow instructional designers and other operational staff.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

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This job is Hybrid Remote.

Pay Range: Hourly $35.00 to $42.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.