Instructional Designer

Cornerstone Research•Boston, MA

20d•$84,200 - $121,100•Hybrid

About The Position

If you enjoy creating captivating and interactive learning solutions within a professional services environment, then we would like to meet with you! The Instructional Designer is a part of the Learning team and is responsible for leading a content creation process and developing highly interactive learning solutions designed to improve consultant performance at Cornerstone Research. This role curates, designs, and develops multi-media content that meets identified learning outcomes and builds knowledge and capability for the consultant population. In addition, this person must be able to work with a high level of independence, while also working collaboratively within and across multiple firm groups. At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 1,100-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research five times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience that demonstrates increasing capability and responsibility; professional services experience preferred.
Strong demonstrated proficiency in development applications: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Audition, InDesign and Dreamweaver), Canva, Articulate 360 (Storyline, Studio, Replay), and Microsoft 365.
Exceptional writing and editing skills with a focus on clear and concise writing style.
Ability to multi-task, flexibly prioritize projects and has a high-attention to detail.
Experience designing for multiple devices (mobile, tablet and desktop).
Ability to communicate ideas simply and clearly to peers, management, and business partners.
Must be flexible in an ever-changing environment.
Passion, creativity and a positive outlook with a commitment to excellence and high standards.
Examples of work are required for this position.
The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm
The ability to communicate effectively and professionally
Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm’s financial and operational functions
The mindset to provide superior service
The ability to commute to our offices to comply with our hybrid work policy of 2-3 days per week in office.
Bachelor’s degree in multi-media, graphic design, digital marketing, fine arts, instructional design, or related discipline.

Nice To Haves

Experience in AI learning tools a plus.
Experience developing professional services development content a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and develop learner-centered, performance-based solutions that utilize a variety of delivery methods: (e-learning/on-demand, instructor-led training, online classrooms, virtual learning environments, performance support, distance learning, etc.)
Create highly effective interactive content using appropriate authoring systems and software applications as needed. Content includes digital assets such as graphic elements, animations, 3-D modeling, video, narrated presentations, layouts, and templates.
Adhere to project scope, timelines, budget and priorities for all assigned activities.
Collaborate with Program Managers to evaluate effectiveness of programs-including development of learning metrics.
Identify and recommend innovative instructional design strategies, technology practices, and best-in-class practices to increase content engagement, usability, and effectiveness.
Proactively collaborate with team members, subject matter experts, and firm leaders.