Instructional Designer

Cella by Randstad Digital is seeking a highly skilled Learning & Development Designer/Developer to join a dynamic team focused on building capabilities for leaders and employees. Reporting to the Manager of Instructional Technology Development, you will be responsible for designing high-quality, multi-approach blended learning and performance solutions that support strategic business priorities. This role requires a blend of instructional design expertise and creative graphic design to develop interactive web-based assets, media, and graphics that strengthen employee knowledge and performance.

The ideal candidate has a background in Instructional Design / Development experience in building complex simulations.

This is a 9-month contract that allows the talent to work remotely from anywhere within Ontario, Canada.

• You will not just be building content, but will be instrumental in developing, executing, and optimizing solutions that support business strategic priorities and enable people strategies.
• This role allows you to utilize advanced technical expertise in level 4 simulations and expert level knowledge of Articulate 360, positioning you as a high-tier technical lead in the instructional design field.
• You will take a lead role in ensuring learner accessibility and principles of diversity and inclusion by applying Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) to all digital assets.
• You will act as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert, collaborating closely with internal colleagues, stakeholders and SMEs to shape the strategic direction of learning solutions.

• Instructional Design & Content Mapping:
  Design learning programs including instructional frameworks, content mapping, prototypes, narrative scripts, and storyboards across various delivery methods.
• Creative Development:
  Author and develop visually engaging learning solutions such as eLearning simulations, online performance support tools, videos, and eBooks while ensuring alignment with brand standards.
• Visual Graphic Design:
  Act as a technical subject matter expert in creative design, leveraging typography, photography, and illustration to interpret and develop what the learner sees (graphics, formatting, animations).
• Accessibility & Inclusion:
  Ensure all learning solutions adhere to principles of diversity and inclusion, specifically maintaining learner accessibility standards.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work directly with course owners and subject matter experts (SMEs) to capture knowledge and define the learner experience.
• Strategic Consultation:
  Assess business requirements to recommend the most effective blend of instructor-led, hands-on, and web-based learning for a given solution.
• Project Leadership:
  Participate in project scoping and planning, determining end deliverables and resources necessary for success.

• 8+ years of
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 8+ years in instructional design and development.
• Complex Simulations:
  Proven experience building complex (Level
  4) simulations, videos, and assessments.
• Articulate Expert:
  Expert-level proficiency in eLearning development using Articulate Storyline 3 or 360 and Rise 360.
• Technical Literacy:
  Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word) and strong creative graphic design skills.
• Accessible Design:
  Experience designing fully accessible solutions following WCAG 2.1 guidelines, including testing with screen readers like JAWS.
• Professionalism:
  Ability to think strategically, possess strong business acumen, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Portfolio: A portfolio of past work in instructional design and development is required as part of the submission process.
• Video Production:
  Experience with GoAnimate/Vyond, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, or Camtasia.
• Adobe Creative Cloud:
  Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Previous experience within a banking or financial institution.
• Virtual Tools:
  Experience with Adobe Connect, Web Ex, or MS Teams virtual learning tools.

If you are a creative and strategic Learning & Development expert looking to shape the future of employee…