Senior Instructional Designer

Summary

Join SweetRush, a leading learning and development firm, as a Senior Instructional Designer! This hybrid role (3 days onsite in Dallas/Fort Worth/Houston/El Paso, 2 days remote) offers a chance to create engaging learning content for safety-critical and technical roles. You will lead the design of end-to-end training programs, conduct needs analyses, and develop high-quality instructional materials (eLearning, ILT, blended learning). Collaboration with SMEs and stakeholders is key, as is mentoring junior designers. This 6-12 month contract position pays $50-$60/hour.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in instructional design, ideally in technical or safety-critical environments
• Proven experience designing for field-based, operational, or frontline audiences
• Strong grasp of instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM), adult learning theory, and behavioral outcomes
• Excellent visual communication and writing skills—you're clear, compelling, and on-brand
• Experience using eLearning tools (Articulate, Rise, Vyond/ Canva) and working within LMS platforms

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of end-to-end training programs for safety-critical and technical roles
• Conduct needs analyses and translate performance goals into structured learning journeys
• Create high-quality instructional materials (eLearning, ILT, blended learning) using our client’s branding and standards
• Collaborate with SMEs, trainers, and stakeholders to validate content and ensure accuracy
• Support version control, documentation, and compliance tracking in partnership with Training Program Managers
• Mentor junior instructional designers and review deliverables for quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aviation, utilities, manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, or transportation
• Professional Certifications (instructional design)
• Experience with GenAI, game design, branching scenarios, Wellsaid, etc