Ursus

Instructional Designer I


Pay$36.00 / hour
LocationMadison/Wisconsin
Employment typeContract

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 25-05271

      JOB TITLE: Instructional Designer I
      LOCATION: 100% remote
      DURATION: 11/03/2025 - 06/26/2026
      PAY RANGE: $36/hr

      TOP 3 SKILLS:
      • Proven 1-2 years professional experience as an Instructional Designer.
      • Portfolio or samples of previous instructional design work showcasing a variety of learning solutions and multimedia assets.
      • Proficiency in using authoring tools, learning management systems (LMS), and multimedia software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite and Articulate Rise 360.

      COMPANY:
      Our client is a customer service and engagement platform that helps businesses deliver seamless support and enhance customer experiences.

      Who we’re looking for
      Our clients team supports the global Customer Support organization through new employee
      onboarding, career progression, and any changes that require learning solutions. Our team is
      part of Continuous Improvement, which is responsible for consulting, designing, and enabling
      cross functional efforts within clients Operational Excellence.

      We are seeking a highly-skilled and creative Instructional Designer to join our team. As an
      Instructional Designer, you will play a critical role in creating engaging and effective learning
      experiences for our customer support teams. You will use your expertise in instructional design
      methodologies, learning technologies and multimedia design to create innovative solutions that
      align with our business objectives and promote continuous learning. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in training design and development, excellentcommunication skills, and a passion for facilitating learning and knowledge transfer.

      What you’ll be doing
      ● Utilize instructional design methodologies to create engaging and interactive learning
      solutions, including digital learning, virtual instructor-led training (vILT), microlearning,
      videos, and supporting documentation
      ● Design activities and assessments which promote hands-on and experiential learning
      ● Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to gather content,
      review technical information, and translate complex topics into clear and concise
      materials
      ● Analyze learnings needs by conducting needs assessments and audience analysis to
      identify learning objectives and appropriate strategies
      ● Author, maintain, and update online courses, utilizing real-time training evaluation data to
      inform ongoing maintenance and design needs
      ● Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as product development and marketing, to
      align training initiatives with company goals and objectives
      ● Design and create engaging, effective digital courses through the use of Articulate
      Storyline/Rise and other e-learning tools; building quizzes and interactivity; testing of
      courses prior to their release; maintenance and refreshing of content in existing
      e-learning courses.
      ● Build assessments to track learner progress and to verify job-readiness
      ● Develop network with facilitators and learners. Intake, act upon, and track content
      feedback from facilitators and learners
      ● Stay abreast of industry trends, innovations and emerging technologies in instructional
      design and digital learning to continually enhance the effectiveness of learning solutions
      ● Proactively revise content as Zendesk products and internal processes evolve
      ● Track and report on work in Asana project pages
      ● Create and execute plans for advancing the organization’s knowledge of learning
      theories, digital learning and facilitation, as well as learning technologies


      Basic Qualifications
      ● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field.
      ● Proven 1-2 years professional experience as an Instructional Designer.
      ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively
      present to a wide range of audiences.
      ● Proficiency in using authoring tools, learning management systems (LMS), and multimedia
      software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite and Articulate Rise 360.
      ● Proficiency in utilizing virtual training delivery and facilitation tools
      ● Understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design concepts.
      ● Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple
      projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
      ● Portfolio or samples of previous instructional design work showcasing a variety of
      learning solutions and multimedia assets.
      ● A passion for continuous learning and professional growth.


      BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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  • About the company

      Ursus is a minority owned business designed and built to deliver a better staffing experience to Global 1000 and startup companies alike. We pride ourselves in seeking to understand the needs of our clients first; responding with relentless attent...

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