Senior Instructional Designer - AI Mindset/Learning Journey Design - Remote

Senior Instructional Designer - AI Mindset - Remote

Location: Remote

SweetRush has an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join our Talent Solutions team!

Who We Are
At SweetRush, we believe that when you put people at the center of business, magic happens. As a global leader in learning and development, we blend high-end storytelling, emerging tech like AI and VR, and deep psychological insights to help organizations—from iconic global brands to essential nonprofits—flourish. We are a remote-first, tight-knit community built on a foundation of radical empathy and creative excellence. Our work isn’t just about the awards we win with incredible partners such as Hilton, Google, Bridgestone, Adidas, SHRM, and numerous others; it’s about balancing profit with a genuine desire to spread good in the world. If you are a caring innovator who believes work should be life-centered and impactful, then this is where you come in…

About the Opportunity  
We are seeking a senior Instructional Designer  to design, develop, and deploy engaging learning solutions for a biopharmaceutical company. This is a high-impact role requiring a savvy professional who can leverage AI tools for content creation and pivot comfortably between rapid eLearning development and multi-modal learning solution design, creating mapping and content for an AI Journey and Mindset training.

Location: Remote
Contract Type: W2 Hourly Consultant
Project Duration: 20 weeks
Project Capacity: 40 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP after the interview process and background check

SweetRush is a remote organization, and as such, all resources must be technically savvy, have access to a strong internet signal, be comfortable with virtual/instant messaging and conferencing tools, and generally be available during established working hours. 

W2 Hourly
$65/hour

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Strong practical skills in senior-level instructional design, with a focus on strong learning journey design skills:
  • Mapping the full deliverable 
  • Identifying moments that matter 
  • Blending modalities intentionally
  • Designing for behavior change and transfer
  • Personalization/adaptivity 
• A portfolio showcasing your ability to create a wide range of engaging learning materials (e.g., in-person session materials, facilitator guides, digital modules, videos).
• A creative mindset with a passion for visual design and creating polished, user-friendly, and accessible content.
• Proficiency with modern authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Rise, Vyond) and experience with a variety of learning platforms.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools to enhance the efficiency and quality of content creation while adhering to all data privacy and governance requirements.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, partnering effectively with peers and project managers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage your own development projects, track progress, and meet deadlines.
• Evaluate the success and metrics of learning programs.

What You Bring - Required Skills

• Experience: Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of instructional design experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert-level skills in Articulate Rise and Storyline 360.
• AI Savvy: Practical experience with AI agents and use cases to accelerate content development (Microsoft Copilot preferred).
• Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex or technical subjects into clear, engaging content for non-technical audiences.
• Visual Design: A keen eye for layout, color, and brand alignment using tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and multimedia tools.

Bonus Skills

• Agile Environments: Experience working within an agile development framework.
• Project Management: Project management experience.

SweetRush Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

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