Lead Instructional Designer Department Learning Design Reports to Learning Design Manager Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and independent Lead Instructional Designer Freelance to spearhead the content development for a key clients online program This role is a critical leadership position demanding a proactive individual who can quickly assimilate detailed project requirements and manage the quality and timely delivery of all course materials The Lead ID will coordinate a multidisciplinary team SMEs media designers graphic designers course builders and copyeditors while working directly with Subject Matter Experts SMEs to design creative engaging and highquality online courses with an AIfirst approach Key Responsibilities Content Design Development Directly partner with SMEs to design and build comprehensive online course content ensuring alignment with learning objectives and client specifications Team Workflow Coordination Serve as the content lead coordinating the work of SMEs media graphic designers course builders and copyeditors to maintain content quality and project velocity Deliverable Creation Own the creation of all key instructional deliverables including o Developing detailed briefs and module manifests o Defining and creating both summative and formative assessments and knowledge checks o Scripting and storyboarding videos and custom infographics o Designing and creating artifacts for live lessons o Ideating AI chatbot interactions and training AI chatbots o Working closely with SMEs to record instructional Loom videos Platform Tool Proficiency Build course content directly in Articulate Rise experience is a plus AI Integration Strategy Apply an AIfirst mentality leveraging generative AI extensively for ideation developing course plans creating detailed briefs and drafting scripts and storyboards Project Management Quality Control Act as the final gatekeeper for quality ensuring all content is accurate consistent and delivered on time meeting the projects demanding schedule and quality standards Required Qualifications Experience 510 years of experience in instructional design within higher education workforce development or corporate L D settings Skills Demonstrated experience in designing and creating online courses including expertise in scripting and storyboarding videos Availability Minimum availability of 20 hours per week for the 6month project duration Availability of 40 hours per week is welcomed Meetings Must be available to attend at least one weekly meeting during regular business hours despite the flexibility of other working hours Education Bachelors degree in a relevant field Instructional Design Educational Technology English Writing Humanities Education Communication etc Preferred Qualifications Tool Experience Direct experience building courses in Articulate Rise AI Proficiency Proven experience and comfort using generative AI tools such as Gemini Claude or ChatGPT for ideation content development briefing and scripting storyboarding Productivity Tools Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite SharePoint Word Excel and PowerPoint and Google Workspace tools Google Docs and Sheets Freelance Role Details Engagement Length Approximately 6 months once the project begins Schedule Flexibility While most work can be accomplished outside of normal business hours and on weekends the candidate must be available for one meeting per week during regular business hours Communication Deadlines The candidate must maintain consistent communication and meet all deadlines