Instructional Design Specialist

Instructional Designer Specialist
About The Role
Join Parexel's innovative Instructional Design team and make a real impact on how we deliver training solutions to our clients. As an Instructional Designer, you'll create engaging, instructionally sound learning content that drives business results and enhances how Parexel serves its clients. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in a collaborative environment where you'll work on meaningful projects while being mentored by senior professionals.
What You'll Do
Instructional Design & Development
Design and develop high-quality training deliverables across multiple modalities that exceed client expectations
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to extract key insights and create compelling learning content
Apply adult learning principles and instructional design best practices to solve real business challenges
Stay current with cutting-edge tools and methodologies, contributing innovative ideas to improve designs
Perform quality assurance on all deliverables to ensure they meet TDS standards and client requirements
Design Management & Client Collaboration
Build strong relationships with clients and SMEs, managing interactions professionally and keeping stakeholders engaged throughout the development cycle
Communicate effectively with design leads about project progress, risks, and questions
Identify and escalate potential risks early, working with your manager and design leads to implement mitigation strategies
Contribute to a collaborative project environment that values clear communication and proactive problem-solving
Graphic Design & Visual Excellence
Create visually compelling and functionally effective learning materials
Provide graphical and design consultation to support innovative training solutions
Ensure all visual and functional aspects of learning deliverables align with TDS standards and client needs
Who You Are
Experience: 2-4 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent with a Master's degree and 0-2 years of experience)
Background: Instructional design, graphic design, editorial design, or training experience
Skills You Bring:
Excellent graphic development and instructional development capabilities
Proficiency in developing learning across multiple modalities
Strong technical writing skills
High attention to quality and detail
Creative problem-solving mindset with ability to design solutions that exceed expectations
Ability to navigate ambiguity on medium to large-scope projects
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
Solid understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Education, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
Why Join Us
Mentorship & Growth: Work closely with experienced professionals who are invested in your development
Meaningful Work: Create learning solutions that directly impact how Parexel serves its clients
Diverse Projects: Work across various project types and modalities to build a well-rounded skillset
Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and professional development
Career Development: Build core competencies that position you for advancement within the instructional design field
Nice to Have
Self-directed approach to professional development and tool mastery
Experience with emerging learning technologies and platforms
Portfolio demonstrating instructional design or graphic design work

Work arrangement
Yes