REMOTE Senior Instructional Designer

Job Description

Job Description

REMOTE Senior Instructional Designer

CapeTalent isn’t your average staffing agency. We connect AI-forward Learning & Development professionals with Fortune 100 companies who are shaping the future.

This role is structured for experienced freelancers and independent contractors. W2 employment is not available for this engagement.

• 6-month contract (strong likelihood of extension)
• 100% Remote (U.S. or Canadian candidates only)
• Start date: May 2026
• 40 hours per week
• $55-$65/hour (C2C or 1099), based on experience
• Standard U.S. business hours (EST/CST/MST/PST)
• Heavy Slack collaboration
• Laptop provided
• Portfolio REQUIRED

About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Instructional Designer who is a hands-on builder—someone who thrives in a high-velocity, production-driven environment and designs modern, learner-centered experiences that drive measurable impact. In this role, you will design and build end-to-end learning journeys (not standalone courses) that transform complex FinTech/SaaS workflows into intuitive, engaging, and scalable solutions. Your work will span new builds and enhancements, with a focus on scenario-based learning, simulations, persona-driven microlearning, gamification, and framework-driven design. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including Instructional Designers, Developers, Learning Program Managers, SMEs, and Product and Technical partners—bringing structure, creativity, and momentum to fast-moving, often ambiguous environments.

What You’ll Do

• Design and build end-to-end learning journeys aligned to real-world workflows and learner performance outcomes.
• Create clear, structured storyboards and learning flows that support scalable development.
• Modernize legacy content into dynamic, visually engaging, and learner-first experiences.
• Establish and contribute to scalable design systems, frameworks, and reusable content models.
• Design and build interactive, learner-centered facilitator-led experiences, including participant resources and facilitation playbooks.
• Develop persona-based microlearning, simulations, and gamified experiences that increase engagement and retention.
• Integrate video, animation, and multimedia elements to create cohesive, high-quality learning experience.
• Optimize existing templates for strong learner flow and engagement (no out-of-the-box builds).
• Ensure Docebo LMS compliance, completion tracking, and QA rigor.
• Use AI tools (Gemini, Notebook LM) to accelerate development, prototyping, and iteration.
• Partner closely with SMEs to align learning with business outcomes and performance metrics.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining speed, quality, and meeting deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Excel at working within an SLA-driven environment.

• 5+ years of hands-on instructional design and development experience, with a portfolio that demonstrates end-to-end learning journeys, scenario-based design, and measurable learner impact. Years matter less than the quality and velocity of your work.
• Builds confidently and quickly in Articulate 360 (Storyline), Rise, Synthesia, and 7Taps, with familiarity in Figma or similar tools for rapid prototyping and storyboarding.
• Experience creating interactive, facilitator-led and live virtual learning experiences that are engaging, scalable, and outcome-driven.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work quickly in high-volume environments.
• Strong experience translating complex systems into performance-based learning.
• Experience designing for customer-facing teams or product training.
• Demonstrated impact on learner engagement, adoption and performance outcomes (NPS, completion, etc.).
• Experience building scalable, reusable content and frameworks.
• Strong foundation in learning science (cognitive load, Bloom’s, etc.).
• Experience working in Agile or fast-paced environments.

Why This Role?

• Enjoy turning complex product knowledge into simple, engaging learning experiences.
• Experience with high-impact FinTech / SaaS enterprise product training.
• Like blending strategy + hands-on design.
• Thrive in a fast-moving, modern learning environment.
• Strong focus on innovation, speed, and quality.
• Are comfortable working in ambiguity and bringing structure to evolving needs.
• AI-powered tools and workflows.
• Care deeply about learner experience, adoption, and usability.

We’re looking for someone who can:
Design learning experiences, not just content.
Build quickly using modern tools and AI.
Drive measurable impact through engagement and performance.