Freelance Instructional Designer

Flexing It is a freelance consulting marketplace that connects freelancers and independent consultants with organisations seeking independent talent.

Flexing It has partnered with Our Client, a Leading Global Specialist in Energy Management and Automation, is seeking an Instructional Designer to support digital learning design and development for internal stakeholders. This role involves end-to-end content creation, from conceptualization to delivery, ensuring engaging and impactful learning experiences. Prior experience in Energy Management, Electricals, Energy Efficiency, or Sustainable Energy is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify and review technical materials, product information, engineering processes and conduct interviews to develop content.
• Research target audience and conduct behavioral / task analyses to determine scope, type, medium or technology of learning solutions.
• Define Develop learning content, transforming technical inputs, design documents and course specifications into effective content deliverables.
• Develop and update instructional materials, including e-learning courses, instructor-led training materials, and job aids, using instructional design principles.
• Utilize e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) to design and develop interactive and multimedia-rich course content.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics, and make continuous improvements to enhance learning outcomes.
• Ensure application of creative techniques, sound instruction and learning pedagogies for learning effectiveness, outcomes and learner engagement

Skills and Experience Required

Experience

5-8 years of experience in learning design and development.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology or equivalent experience.

Competencies

• Strong understanding of learning principles and instructional design models with a proven track record in developing innovative training solutions that align with organizational objectives.
• Skilled in analyzing training needs, designing structured learning programs, and implementing learning solutions and strategies.
• Excellent communication skills – written as well as verbal, both in one-on-one and team situations.
• Proficient in e-learning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, etc.), and multimedia and graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
• Experience in research, experimentation, ideation, conceptualization, prototyping, iteration and testing of learning solutions.
• Ability to manage learning projects independently, applying Agile concepts as needed, including handling competing priorities to achieve program deadlines and quality objectives.
• Proven engagement and stakeholder management relationships on a long-term basis, especially collaborating remotely with colleagues in international locations.