Contract Instructional Designer- Can be based anywhere in USA

Company Description At Shockingly Different Leadership, we are changing the way HR-functions scale up their teams during peak periods of work! SDL is a global talent development and "people-project" support consultancy. We provide the best consulting expertise in the areas of Talent Development, Organizational Development, Change Management, and Human Resources, on an on-demand, project, or flexible basis. We've hired the best proven experts across the globe, made our services competitively affordable, and added a high dose of empathy to "meet clients where they are", no matter how ambiguous or complicated their initiative. Our clients deserve a partner who co-creates with them to deliver great work that achieves "shockingly different" results! Services include: • Both customized and on-demand talent development programs • Consulting on the strategy and optimal design of in-house high potential, leadership, and management development programs • Talent Advisory Services (talent management, succession planning, on-boarding, etc.) • Consulting with leaders on Organizational Development, Org Realignment and Change Management initiatives • Executive Coaching & Mentoring of high achieving professionals seeking to accelerate their professional effectiveness • Contract/Interim Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness and/or Leadership Development support SAMPLE CLIENT LIST: • Facebook • Intercontinental Hotel Group • British Petroleum • Home Depot • Empirix • Coca Cola • eSecuritel • SHRM- Atlanta • NonProfit Talent and Culture Summit • Sealed Air Job Description Shockingly Different Leadership's Instructional Designers work in a fast-paced project environment driven by business results, stakeholder value, and teamwork. As a SDL Instructional Design Consultant, you will collaborate with subject matter experts ("SMEs") to design and deliver high quality instructional content that reflects the learning goals of our SDL clients. You will demonstrate and utilize effective needs analysis, project management, content development, and evaluation to measure the success of materials and programs. Duties and Responsibilities Include: • Analyze, design, develop, implement and revise a variety of instructional content resources (eLearning, videos, instructor-led, print resources, manuals). • Collaborate with SMEs to identify training needs and recommend appropriate learning solutions. • Design and develop instructional material by incorporating adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies. • Manage content development life cycle to ensure timely delivery of instructional material. • Aid in the development and adherence to project timelines and scope. • Maintain strong communication and working relationships with SDL staff and SDL clients • Work individually and collaboratively to meet deadlines and expectations for each project. Qualifications Required Minimum Skills: • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Instructional Design or Human Resources preferred • 3-5 years' experience in designing instructional/training programs and resources preferred • Advanced knowledge of design technologies, like Adobe Creative Cloud, etc. • Experience in creating instructor guides, participant guides, self-directed development programs, and job aids required • Proficiency with multi-media authoring and publishing tools (Articulate Storyline, Captivate, E-Learning Suite, or comparable format) • Strong written and oral communication skills • Project management experience preferred • Knowledge and experience incorporating ADDIE is highly desired • Ability to work under tight deadlines • Experience publishing eLearning content to an LMS platform is a plus • Experience in needs analysis and development of training objectives is highly desired Additional Information All interested applicants must complete BOTH below: 1. Registration as a SDL consultant on our company website ( If you have registered previously, you do not have to register again. 2. Apply for this opportunity on this webpage. Your candidacy will not be reviewed or considered complete until both are submitted to SDL. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Apply tot his job