Remote Curriculum Development Jobs in Hayward, CA

Job Title: Instructional Designer (Contract)
​Job Location: ​100% Remote
​Job Duration: 12 Months
​Employment Type:​ Contract
​If you are interested, please share your updated resume ASAP.
​Position Overview​:
Intuitive is seeking a Contract Instructional Designer to join the Global Supply Chain (GSC) team. This role involves designing and developing next-generation supply chain training programs, supporting employee SAP and iValua learning initiatives for both internal employees and external supplier groups.
The Instructional Designer will design and develop web-based learning, instructor-led training, blended learning solutions, virtual classroom sessions, and supporting instructional materials. The role also supports the deployment of learning technologies, maintains training content across learning platforms, and partners with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to create engaging, user-centered learning experiences aligned with Intuitive's brand standards.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a passion for visual communication, instructional design, and learning technologies, capable of collaborating across teams while managing multiple projects.
​Primary Responsibilities​:
Instructional & Graphic Design​:
* Design and develop end-to-end curriculum and learning programs.
* Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify learning objectives and audience training needs.
* Apply end-user design methodology to ensure learner-centered program and tool development.
* Develop quick reference guides, interactive PDF documents, and other training materials.
* Create eLearning content using authoring tools.
* Produce facilitator guides and scripts for instructor-led and virtual classroom training.
* Edit presentation slide decks from facilitators and SMEs to improve design and consistency.
* Design online intranet websites using basic HTML and GUI interfaces.
* Deliver final print and video projects (e.g., .doc, .pdf, .mp4, .wmv).
* Ensure all designs adhere to Intuitive brand standards, including fonts, colors, and style guidelines.
​Technology Utilization​:
* Maintain intranet site content, online training content, and document libraries within the company's LMS and internal websites.
* Research, implement, and utilize learning technologies and software supporting Global Supply Chain programs and SAP S4 Transformation initiatives.
* Influence the development and effective use of virtual classroom learning technologies.
* Advise Global Supply Chain team members on learning technology best practices.
​Program Support​:
* Identify and apply measurement metrics to evaluate training effectiveness.
* Co-lead project management and rollout strategies for Global Supply Chain training initiatives, including video microlearning, eLearning modules, and mobile learning.
* Support virtual classroom training as both instructional designer and technical facilitator.
* Maintain training records within Learning Management Systems (LMS).
* Participate in LMS upgrades, customization efforts, and provide technical support.
* Stay current with emerging instructional design strategies and learning technologies.
* Partner with IT teams to support SAP S4 Transformation training initiatives across operations.
​Qualifications​:
Education & Experience​:
* Bachelor's degree with 5–10 years of related experience in instructional design, curriculum development, visual communication, graphic design, learning & development, software training development, organizational development, human-centered design, or education-focused roles.
* Master's degree in Instructional Design or Curriculum Development preferred.
* Flexible work location within the United States (remote, campus-based, or hybrid).
* Available for occasional evening and weekend support with prior notice.
* Willingness to travel up to 10% for company functions and off-site training events.
​Required Skills & Abilities​:
* Proven competency in visual and instructional design (portfolio required).
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while delivering high-quality work.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to meet project deadlines.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
* Experience working with globally distributed, multicultural, and multigenerational teams.
* Experience partnering with SMEs to gather training requirements and drive learning design through an automated intake process.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and human-centered design skills.
* Demonstrated ability to operationalize concepts for scalability, rapid implementation, and measurable outcomes.
​Required Technical Skills​:
​Adobe Creative Cloud:
InDesign.
Acrobat Pro.
Illustrator.
Photoshop.
​eLearning Tools: 
Articulate Storyline 360.
Articulate Rise.
Camtasia.
Virtual classroom platforms.
​Microsoft Office:​
PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
Microsoft Planner.
Power BI.
Power Automate.
​Qualtrics.
​Preferred Skills​:
* Experience conducting needs analysis for SAP and iValua training development.
* Basic HTML, GUI interface, and website editing skills.
* Experience working with cloud content management services.
* Learning Management System (LMS) administration experience.
* Experience with virtual classroom delivery systems.
* Experience supporting software or application implementations.
* Comfortable presenting to small and medium-sized audiences, both in person and virtually.