Senior Instructional Designer

Design Learning That Reaches Beyond Classrooms and Across Borders
Make every learning experience a catalyst for stronger teams and safer operations. Become a Senior Instructional Designer and develop Articulate Storyline courses, blended training, and performance-focused learning solutions for an international engineering organization. With Emapta, enjoy a long-term global career offering professional growth, international exposure, remote flexibility, and a Top 1% employee experience.
Your Global Learning Career at A Glance
Employment Type: Indefinite Term Type Contract
Shift: Day Shift | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST) | Weekends Off
Work Setup: Work From Home/Remote
Exciting Perks Await!
5-day work week
Weekends off
Work-from-home arrangement
20 vacation days in total
Prepaid medicine
Fully customized Emapta laptop and peripherals
Direct exposure to global clients
Career growth opportunities
Diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed
Prime office locations in Bogotá and Medellín
Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
The Qualifications We Seek
Required Qualifications
Education and Professional Experience
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Learning and Development, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
More than 5 years of professional instructional design experience, preferably in a corporate Learning and Development (L&D) environment
Fluency in written and spoken English
Demonstrated experience in the design and development of instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (vILT), and eLearning solutions
Instructional Design and Learning Technologies
Advanced proficiency in Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise
Experience with learning technologies, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), Learning Experience Platforms (LXP), Zoom, Camtasia, and video editing tools
Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and learning science
Experience in the development of learning objectives, assessments, facilitator guides, participant guides, job aids, storyboards, and other instructional materials
Experience in LMS content development, with knowledge of SCORM/xAPI standards and LMS technical requirements
Strong visual design skills and ability to create intuitive, engaging, and learner-centered experiences
Professional Skills and Core Competencies
Proven ability to collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders across multiple organizational levels
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently, manage responsibilities, and collaborate effectively in a fully remote environment
Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in written and spoken Spanish
Experience in multilingual course development and content translation using Articulate
Master's degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Adult Learning, or a related discipline
Advanced Articulate Storyline certification or a professional portfolio that demonstrates advanced technical expertise
Experience in the design and development of leadership training, professional development, compliance training, onboarding programs, or technical training
Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) tools to accelerate instructional design and content development while maintaining instructional quality and accuracy
Core Competencies
Instructional Design
Adult Learning
Learning Experience Design
Digital Learning Development
Articulate Storyline and Rise
ILT and vILT Design
Assessment Design
Storyboarding and Prototyping
Project Management
Communication
Your Daily Tasks
Instructional Design and Development
Design and develop high-quality learning experiences aligned with business objectives, performance needs, and learner outcomes.
Apply adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and learning science to create effective learning solutions.
Create storyboards, prototypes, and instructional design concepts for stakeholder review and approval.
Develop learning objectives, instructional strategies, assessments, facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, and other instructional resources.
Design blended learning solutions that incorporate instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (vILT), eLearning, self-paced courses, job aids, infographics, practical exercises, and reinforcement activities.
Create interactive eLearning courses using Articulate Storyline and Rise.
Develop instructor-led and virtual instructor-led training programs that encourage participation, discussion, practice, and practical application.
Design scenario-based, simulation-based, and practice-oriented learning experiences across ILT, vILT, and eLearning formats.
Develop assessments and knowledge checks to measure learner comprehension, knowledge retention, and practical application.
Ensure learning experiences meet accessibility, inclusivity, usability, visual design, and organizational brand standards.
Articulate 360 Expertise
Utilize the Articulate 360 suite, particularly Storyline and Rise, to develop interactive digital learning solutions.
Apply advanced Articulate Storyline features, including variables, triggers, layers, states, branching scenarios, interactive assessments, and customized interactions.
Develop responsive eLearning courses using Articulate Rise.
Integrate multimedia, animation, video, audio, graphics, and interactive elements to enhance learner engagement.
Identify and resolve technical issues to ensure proper course functionality across supported platforms and devices.
Publish and prepare digital courses for Learning Management System (LMS) deployment using appropriate standards and formats, including SCORM and xAPI.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Partnership
Collaborate with Talent Development subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather, validate, and translate complex technical information into learner-centered instructional content.
Facilitate instructional design discussions and communicate recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
Manage multiple instructional design projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standards, project timelines, and business priorities.
Coordinate with the Talent Development team to ensure consistency between instructor-led and digital learning experiences.
Incorporate stakeholder and learner feedback into iterative design and development processes.
Project Management and Quality Assurance
Manage instructional design projects through analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and evaluation.
Conduct comprehensive quality assurance reviews of instructional content, course functionality, accessibility, navigation, hyperlinks, assessments, and multimedia.
Ensure instructional materials comply with established instructional design, accessibility, branding, and quality standards.
Maintain organized source files, project documentation, version control records, and reusable learning assets.
What Success Looks Like
Translate business requirements and organizational objectives into practical, effective, and measurable learning solutions.
Create engaging instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, and digital learning experiences that strengthen workforce capabilities.
Produce high-quality Articulate Storyline and Rise courses that meet instructional, technical, and visual design standards.
Deliver instructional design projects within established timelines, scope, and quality expectations.
Develop learning activities that encourage practical application and skill development rather than passive information consumption.
Analyze learner feedback, assessment results, and business performance data to continuously improve learning solutions.
About the Client
Our client is an established American engineering and construction organization with over six decades of industry expertise. Through seven specialized businesses, they deliver mechanical, electrical, structural steel, water treatment, energy, and facility solutions. Their projects support data centers, healthcare facilities, manufacturing plants, and critical infrastructure across the United States and international markets. Combining advanced technologies, pre

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