Instructional Designer

Summary

Join SweetRush's Custom Learning team as a freelance Instructional Designer! You will design engaging and effective learning solutions using generative AI tools, collaborating with internal teams and clients. Responsibilities include creating screencasts, interactive walkthroughs, and technical project-based learning materials. You'll work with various teams, including PMs, Lead IDs, and Subject Matter Experts, to deliver training content from inception to launch. This is a 6-month contract position (up to 30 hours/week), remote (US time zones), with an hourly rate of $50-$60. Extensive freelance experience is preferred. SweetRush values creativity, innovation, and a positive work environment.

Requirements

• Experience creating screencasts, video tutorials, or software training
• Strong technical writing and process documentation skills
• Proficiency with screen recording and video editing tools
• Experience designing training for software applications or digital platforms
• AI Prompt Engineering experience to support content development
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an educational, corporate training, or professional services environment, with an emphasis on educational and multimedia technologies
• Minimum 5 years of experience implementing adult learning principles or equivalent
• Ability to translate complex technical processes into clear, step-by-step instructions
• Ability to blend and implement multiple instructional modalities
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and establish priorities
• Superb communicator - verbally and written, confident, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
• Capable of working effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Creative, innovative, flexible, and passionate about learning design and integrating AI
• Strong knowledge of AI and Internet technologies, and solutions

Responsibilities

• Designs, scripts, and produces screencasts and video tutorials that clearly demonstrate both software-based and non-software procedures, tasks and “how-to” information for diverse audiences
• Collaborates with subject matter experts to capture, document, and validate step-by-step processes and how-to information
• Utilizes Artificial Intelligence and prompt engineering to help develop instructional materials that break down complex tasks--software or otherwise--into clear, actionable steps, ensuring accessibility and engagement for all learners
• Uses appropriate screen recording, video editing, and authoring tools to create high-quality training assets for a variety of procedural content
• Receives and incorporates feedback from Subject Matter Experts, PMs, and the Lead ID

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with freelance work and multiple clients
• Fluency with Google Suite and Gemini AI
• Respectful, positive, approachable attitude, and a positive outlook on life (a “glass half full” type of person)
• A genuine interest and passion for advancing technology, AI, learning, and development, clients and colleagues alike