Senior Instructional Designer

Job Title: Senior Instructional Designer – Compliance & Learning Development

Location: New Canaan, CT (No Relocations)

Employment Type: Full-Time In-Office

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Instructional Designer to lead the creation and execution of innovative, competency-based learning experiences for both employees and external clients. This role focuses on compliance-related training within healthcare and related sectors.

You will play a key role in advancing professional development, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and ensuring consistency in content design and delivery across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with hands-on instructional design expertise and is fluent in tools like Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, and Absorb LMS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, competency-based learning strategies and development programs.
• Guide and mentor content creators to align with standardized instructional design practices and style guidelines.
• Collaborate with compliance partners to help them develop content that is accurate, engaging, and effective.
• Evaluate learning needs across departments and develop course series to meet them.
• Champion and introduce diverse learning methods (e.g., online learning, coaching, job-shadowing).
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of training programs and individual development plans.
• Manage budgets and vendor relationships, including negotiating contracts with LMS and design tool providers.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Learning & Development, especially in compliance or healthcare environments.
• Strong instructional design background with hands-on e-learning development.
• Proficiency in Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, and other course authoring tools.
• Experience with LMS platforms (e.g., Absorb LMS); Salesforce.com knowledge is a plus.
• Familiarity with adult learning theory and best practices in instructional design.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage content development timelines and enforce quality/style standards.
• Budgeting and vendor negotiation experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare education (hospitals, SNFs, assisted living).
• Familiarity with compliance training for providers, operators, or clinicians.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce.com and other content-tracking platforms.
• Skills with tools like Blender or other interactive learning technologies.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate instructional leader to drive learning impact and contribute to organizational growth and compliance success.