RedCloud is seeking a Instructional Design – L&D to support immediate client operations. RedCloud Consulting is a business and IT consulting company with local Puget Sound Enterprise and Mid-sized clients. We have been recognized by Seattle Business Magazine and ranked #1 on their “Best Companies to Work for in Washington” for Mid-Sized Businesses list, awarded #1 Fastest Growing Company in Washington by Puget Sound Business Journal, and named on the Inc. 500/5000 list.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing needs assessments with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to define training gaps, problems, challenges, and opportunities
• Participating in discovery meetings, helping to conduct interviews, and translating identified needs into concrete learning objectives
• Writing concise, creative, and effective instruction in the form of storyboards, VILT materials, ILT materials, and blended program materials
• Adhering to training templates, standards, style guides and LMS specifications
• Working directly with technical subject matter experts to capture specific knowledge and translate into repeatable and measurable learning solutions
• Ensuring that learning solutions incorporate best practices in adult learning theory
• Providing input into work estimates and timelines
• Converting storyboards into eLearning courseware through the use of rapid authoring tools, such as Articulate Studio

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiar with adult learning principles, learning theories, and instructional methodologies and models, such as ADDIE and SAM
• Familiar with industry best practices in facilitation, training, and blended learning solutions
• Clear and effective writer with specific skill in writing narrative, story arc, and scenarios.
• Action-oriented, innovative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Familiar with best practices in behavioral and cognitive sciences
• Strong experience with industry standard authoring tools, including Storyline, Rise, Adapt, and Captivate.
• Previous experience in basic graphic design is preferred but not required
• Past experience working directly with learning management systems
• Past experience with delivering instruction either virtually or in the classroom
• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communication or English
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in design and development of instructional material in a corporate setting, producing creative learning solutions
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Strong creative vision for training materials; ability to think outside the box for training methodology and produce story-driven learning experiences
• Strong level of professionalism, customer obsession, and a growth mindset