Instructional System Designer

Job Title:

Instructional Systems Designer

Pay Rate: $35 - $40.71/ hour on W2 only

Job Type: Contract – 12 Months

Job Description:

Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) – Metro Detroit, MI

Preferred hours between 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: $40/hour

Duration: 12-month contract with possible extensions

Travel:
Occasional travel to manufacturing/assembly sites in Michigan

We are seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to design, develop, and support high-quality training programs for technical and business audiences. This role will focus heavily on building engaging e-learning and blended learning solutions to support system implementations, operational improvements, and workforce development initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing/engineering environment.

The ideal candidate has strong expertise in instructional design methodology, strong communication skills, and hands‑on experience developing learning content using modern authoring and multimedia tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or related field.
• Strong experience designing training for multiple delivery methods (ILT, WBT, VILT, blended).
• Proficiency with e-learning development tools such as:
• Articulate (Storyline/Rise)
• Portfolio demonstrating technical and soft‑skill training samples and instructional design methodology (ADDIE/SAM).
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support diverse audiences.

• Instructional Design & Development
• Design and develop training content using ADDIE and SAM methodologies.
• Create learning materials in multiple formats including:
• Instructor‑led training (ILT)
• Virtual instructor‑led training (VILT)
• Web‑based/self‑paced training (WBT)
• Job aids, guides, manuals, videos, and blended learning programs
• Develop instructor and participant guides, technical documentation, and visual learning assets.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Support
• Partner with program leaders and cross‑functional teams to develop training plans and deliverables.
• Work directly with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather requirements and validate technical content.
• Coach SMEs on how to structure and deliver content effectively.
• Analyze training needs and align course development with business objectives.
• Build assessments and evaluation tools to measure training effectiveness.
• Improve training materials based on learner feedback and performance outcomes.

• Assist with training‑related communications and promotional content when needed.
• Support course testing, deployment, and setup activities.

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design/Technology or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in curriculum development, e‑learning development, or technical training.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, or automotive environments.
• Experience developing communication materials and training promotions using graphic tools.

Thanks & Regards

Archit Sharma

Senior Associate – Recruitment – EST