Job Description
Chipton-Ross is seeking an Instructional Designer 3 for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
6 Years with Bachelor's Degree in related field; 4 years of relevant professional experience with a Master's Degree.
Required PPE - Ear Muffs, Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Boots.
o Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
o 3+ years of experience in instructional design, e-learning development, or related roles.
o Proficiency with instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, etc.) and associated tools (Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, etc.).
o Experience developing content for diverse audiences and learning contexts (corporate, technical, compliance, etc.).
o Strong understanding of adult learning theories, instructional strategies, and assessment methods.
o Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and SCORM/xAPI standards.
o Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
o Ability to analyze data to measure training effectiveness and iterate solutions.
Key relationships:
o Internal stakeholders - SMEs, Learning and Development Managers, Product and Project Managers, IT, and Technical Support Teams
o External Partners - external training vendors or consultants, educational content providers, and technology vendors (LMS, authoring tools)
Technical knowledge:
o Instructional design models and methodologies:
o ADDIE
o SAM
o Dick and Carey
o Bloom's Taxonomy
o Multimedia and Graphic Design
o Adobe Photoshop
o Adobe Illustrator
o Adobe Premiere Pro
o Assessment and Evaluation
o Designing formative and summative assessments
o Analytics tools for measuring engagement and effectiveness
o Accessibility standards and guidelines
o Section 508 Compliance
o Content Management and Collaboration Tools
o Microsoft Office Suite
o SharePoint or other collaboration platforms
Recommended Certifications for Instructional Designers:
o Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) or Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD)
o Offered by the Association for Talent Development (ATD)
o Focuses on broad competencies in instructional design, training delivery, and performance improvement.
o Certified Instructional Designer / Developer (CIDD)
o Offered by the International Society for Technology in Education or similar organizations
o Emphasizes instructional design, technology integration, and e-learning development
o Adobe Certified Expert
o For Adobe Creative Cloud tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro
o Useful for multimedia content creation
Recommended Master's Degree Programs
o Master of Education (M.Ed) in Educational Technology
o Focuses on integrating technology into teaching and learning environments
o Master of Science or Master of Arts in Instructional Design and Technology
o Emphasizes designing effective learning experiences and technology integration
o Master of Business Administration with a focus on Learning and Development or Organizational Development
o Combines leadership, management, and instructional design skills
o Master of Science in Learning Sciences or Human-Computer Interaction
o Focuses on how people learn and interact with technology
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Designs and implements development training programs to enhance the effectiveness of managers and teams to increase organization productivity and customer satisfaction. Assesses critical business issues and designs organization development and strategic plans to enhance company performance. Facilitates design and implementation of reengineering and/or reorganization efforts. Advises on team design and performance. Provides development, coaching and training managers on leadership skills.
Purpose: The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing effective learning experiences that facilitate knowledge transfer, skill development, and behavioral change. The role aims to create engaging, accessible, and impactful training solutions aligned with organizational goals, audience needs, and industry best practices.
Job responsibilities:
o Conduct needs analysis to identify learning objectives and audience requirements
o Design instructional materials, including instructor-led training, job aids, and assessments.
o Develop storyboards, scripts, and prototypes for learning content.
o Utilize instructional design models (e.g. ADDIE, SAM) to ensure systematic development.
o Collaborate with SMEs to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
o Perform quality assurance on learning materials for clarity, engagement, and accessibility.
o Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and analytics; recommend improvements.
o Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in instructional design.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelors or Masters is required.
School must be accredited.
WORK HOURS:
Full-Time 5/40 workweek
1st Shift: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM M-F.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Day shift,