Instructional Designer

About MindSpring

MindSpring is an award-winning learning agency that designs, builds, and manages learning programs to drive business results. We solve learning and business challenges through learning strategy, learning experiences, and learning technology – all backed by learning science. Our team works with top brands to engage, empower, and transform learners worldwide. We specialize in consulting, eLearning, video and animation, immersive technology, games and gamification, application development, and learning platforms.

Position overview

MindSpring is looking for an Instructional Designer to join our team! Instructional designers plan, design, and write digital learning experiences. These experiences include conventional eLearning, microlearning, blended, ILT, games, and other exciting learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content
  • Work with subject matter experts and identify target audience’s learning needs
  • Develop learning objectives to ensure content meets company objectives and business goals
  • Develop Leader Guides and Participant Guides
  • State instructional end goals and create content that matches them
  • Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface, and the finished product
  • Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts
  • Apply tested instructional design theories, practice, and methods
  • Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process
  • Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role-plays, games, etc.)
  • Decide on the criteria used to judge learner’s performance and develop assessment instruments
  • Maintain project documentation and course folders

Qualifications

  • At Least 2 Years of experience and knowledge
  • Proven working experience in the learning design industry
  • Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models
  • Lesson and curriculum planning skills
  • Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts
  • BS or MA degree in instructional design, educational technology, or similar

Think you have what it takes? Apply today!