Instructional Designer

Aerotek has an immediate opening for an Instructional Designer at the corporate office in Hanover, MD.

Job Summary: The Instructional Designer will work with subject matter experts and other partners to design, develop, and implement learning programs or solutions for every functional group within the company. This includes: Sales, Recruiting, Leadership, Operations, and Corporate. These programs will be developed and delivered in a blended format. This position will be responsible for engaging in the full instructional design and development cycle and will also be responsible for using and recommending technology-based tools to improve the instructional integrity of Aerotek’s learning materials.

Essential Functions:

• Design and develop interactive and engaging materials for both classroom and alternative delivery, i.e.: web-based and informal learning
• Instructional design or education background in order to help guide our PMs though designing their projects and implementations.
  • Former educator/curriculum writer, Instructional Technologist, UX designer, multimedia, etc.
• Design instructor-led and web-based courses using adult learning principles
• Ensure the instructional integrity of course development projects through systematic design and clear writing of scripts, narratives, and storyboards
• Revise and update current training materials according to system and design changes
• Establish instructional design and development standards for all existing and future training materials that support continued quality, speed of delivery, and learning reinforcement
• Conduct front end analysis including needs assessment, task analysis, content analysis, and instructional analysis
• Assist in the evaluation of instructional effectiveness for course materials that are produced
• Communicate frequently and effectively with various project collaborators to ensure that goals and objectives are being met
• Utilize desktop publishing and content development software to create and print a variety of materials. Plan and devise the layout of media for presentation materials

Direct Supervisory or Management Responsibilities:

• N/A

Minimum Education/Abilities/Skills:

• Experience in designing sales training preferred
• Project management experience preferred
• Graphic Design skills
• Ability to create simulations
• Experience using Captivate or Articulate
• Experience with video conferencing and/or e-learning.
• Ability to build on-line courseware
• Experience designing and working with extreme learning modalities (gaming, m-learning, podcasting etc.) a plus
• Strong team mindset
  • Open to receiving and giving feedback
  • Ability to work in a team environment, in-person and virtually
  • Continued education mindset, and willing to share resources

Special Requirements:

• Requires a BA/BS degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Educ., or a related field
• Experience with:

• Articulate/Captivate
• Adobe Suite (InDesign, Acrobat)
• Movie editing software (Camtasia or Movavi)

MS Office Suite (PPT, etc.)