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Instructional Designer (Short-Term Contract) | Remote, India | Open to India-based candidates only

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Instructional Designer (Short-Term Contract) | Rise eLearning Developer

Remote | Open to India-Based Candidates Only
Short-Term Contract (1 – 3 Months)
Full-Time Engagement (40 Hours/Week)
Working Hours: Primarily 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. IST with flexibility as needed

We're seeking Instructional Designers for short-term contract assignments supporting the development of engaging digital learning experiences for global clients. Contract durations may range from approximately 1 to 3 months depending on project needs.

This role is ideal for Instructional Designers who enjoy hands-on content development and are highly comfortable building courses in Articulate Rise. You'll work within established learning frameworks and collaborate with Learning Experience Architects and Senior Instructional Designers to create polished, learner-centered eLearning solutions.

Graphics support will be provided, allowing you to focus primarily on instructional design, storyboarding, and course development.

What You'll Do

Design and Develop eLearning Content

  • Create engaging eLearning courses using Articulate Rise

  • Apply instructional design principles to transform source content into effective learning experiences

  • Build knowledge checks, interactions, and assessments aligned to learning objectives

  • Ensure content meets SCORM and LMS compatibility requirements

  • Follow established templates, branding standards, and style guides

Create Storyboards and Learning Content

  • Develop clear, structured storyboards that guide course development

  • Translate source materials and stakeholder inputs into engaging learner experiences

  • Organize content into logical learning flows that support retention and application

  • Incorporate feedback quickly and accurately

Support Quality and Delivery Excellence

  • Conduct thorough self-review and quality assurance checks

  • Ensure courses function correctly across devices and learning platforms

  • Meet project timelines while maintaining high-quality standards

  • Proactively communicate risks, questions, and progress updates

Leverage AI and Modern Development Tools

  • Use GenAI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar platforms to support content development and productivity

  • Apply best practices when using AI-assisted workflows

  • Contribute ideas that improve efficiency and learner experience quality

Must-Have Experience

  • 2–3 years of instructional design or eLearning development experience

  • Strong hands-on experience developing courses in Articulate Rise

  • Working knowledge of Articulate Storyline

  • Experience creating instructional storyboards

  • Understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies

  • Experience developing self-paced digital learning content

  • Strong written communication and content organization skills

  • Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with SCORM and LMS environments

  • Exposure to scenario-based learning design

  • Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive design practices

  • Experience with AI-enabled content development workflows

  • Exposure to tools such as Vyond, Synthesia, Runway, Canva, or Adobe Express

What We're Looking For

The most successful consultants in this role will demonstrate:

  • Strong storyboarding capability

  • Advanced comfort building courses in Articulate Rise

  • Working knowledge of Articulate Storyline

  • Ability to work independently within established frameworks

  • Strong attention to detail and quality

  • Reliability in meeting project deadlines and delivery expectations

If you're a hands-on Instructional Designer who enjoys transforming content into engaging digital learning experiences and can quickly contribute to active client projects, we'd love to hear from you.

What this application asks

recruitee

Full name, Email, CV, Cover letter, Phone

  • This is a contract position, meaning you would be engaged as an independent contractor and not as an employee of any company. Are you willing to work as a freelance, independent contractor? yes / no
  • Where are you currently located?
  • The working hours for this engagement are primarily 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. IST, with occasional flexibility required to support project needs. Please confirm your ability to work within these hours. yes / no
  • This contract requires approximately 40 hours per week availability for a short-term engagement of 1–3 months. Can you commit to working 40 hours per week for the duration of the assignment? yes / no
  • How many years of instructional design experience do you have? Please briefly describe the types of learning projects you have worked on and your role in creating them. written answer
  • Please attach or share links to 2–3 work samples that best demonstrate your instructional design and Articulate Rise capabilities. upload
  • How many years of hands-on experience do you have developing courses in Articulate Rise?
  • Please describe a recent eLearning project where you personally created the instructional storyboard and built the course in Articulate Rise. What was the topic, and what was your specific contribution? written answer
  • Walk us through your typical process for converting source materials (PowerPoint decks, SME notes, Word documents, etc.) into a completed Rise course. Please provide a specific example. written answer
  • Please describe the most complex or challenging Rise course you have personally developed. What made it challenging, and how did you approach the design and development? written answer
  • Please share your desired hourly pay rate in INR.
  • Is this rate negotiable? yes / no
  • If selected, what is your availability to start in this new role?

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