Instructional Designer

The Planet Group

Boston, MA

Title: Instructional Designer

Location: Remote EST

Pay: 50 - 55 per hour

6 month contract

The Planet Group is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to work closely with the Program Manager to support and align with the organization's learning strategy. This role will conduct job and task analyses, identify learning needs, and design highly engaging self-paced, skill-based eLearning programs.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing complex training programs, developing interactive digital learning experiences, and partnering with subject matter experts to deliver effective training solutions that drive measurable learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Training Needs Analysis & Learning Strategy

Conduct in-depth job and task analyses and training needs assessments to identify appropriate learning solutions and performance improvement strategies.
Collaborate with Program Manager and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to define training curricula, program goals, learning objectives, and module-level objectives.

Instructional Design & Curriculum Development

Design comprehensive training programs and curriculum plans that support long-term employee performance and development.
Apply instructional design principles and adult learning theory to develop engaging and effective course content.
Independently design and develop new training programs from inception, beginning with formal training needs analysis.

eLearning Development

Design primarily self-paced, skill-based eLearning courses with potential delivery across multiple formats including:
- Instructor-led classroom training
- Virtual classroom instruction
- Blended learning environments
Develop instructional strategies using lectures, role plays, simulations, self-study, on-the-job training, and computer-based learning.

Collaboration & Learning Technology

Partner with eLearning specialists to develop complex and interactive digital learning experiences.
Recommend appropriate instructional strategies, delivery methods, and technologies based on learner needs and content complexity.

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

Analyze evaluation data, assessment results, and feedback to measure training effectiveness.
Collaborate with the Program Manager to design evaluation strategies and measurement tools.
Support the development of valid, criterion-referenced assessments to ensure learning objectives are achieved.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
5+ years of instructional design experience, including developing training for complex subject matter.
Experience designing training across multiple delivery modalities (instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced eLearning).
Strong ability to translate learning concepts into clear instructional storyboards.
Experience applying instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE or SAM.
Strong project management skills (experience with Wrike is a plus).
Excellent communication, creativity, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools in learning design workflows.