Instructional Designer

Welcome and thank you for your interest in joining our team!

We’re excited that you’re considering a career with us. At Real Capital, we’re always looking for individuals who bring passion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in everything they do. This application is your first step toward becoming part of a team that values collaboration, growth, and meaningful impact.

Working for Real Capital definitely has it perks:

• Comprehensive Benefits – including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) retirement plans.


• Work-Life Balance Support – paid time off, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and other forms of protected leave across our companies.


• Wellness & Lifestyle Perks – employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and access to voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, and critical illness coverage.


• Growth & Opportunity – a culture of training, development, and internal promotion, with clear pathways for career advancement!

We look forward to learning more about you!

This role is an opportunity to join a growing Learning & Development team that plays a meaningful role in operational excellence, consistency, and employee growth across our organization. 

Our Learning & Development team supports operational scale, risk reduction, and performance improvement by creating practical, high-quality learning experiences for team members at all levels. 

The Instructional Designer partners with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and fellow learning professionals to design and develop effective training programs that support operational roles across multiple verticals. 

This role is ideal for a creative, detail-oriented instructional designer who enjoys translating real-world processes into engaging, instructionally sound learning experiences. You will contribute to instructor-led training, eLearning, job aids, and operational refreshers while working within established design standards and project workflows. 

Core Responsibilities 

• Partner with subject matter experts and stakeholders to scope learning needs and requirements 

• Translate SOPs, workflows, and operational processes into effective learning assets 

• Design curriculum architecture that supports role-based operational training 

• Develop engaging instructor-led and self-paced training  

• Create and maintain design documentation, storyboards, mockups, and supporting assets 

• Collaborate with multimedia specialists on graphics, video, and interactive media 

• Test, deploy, and maintain courses 

• Maintain and refresh content based on operational, seasonal, or policy changes 

• Collaborate with facilitators to support virtual and in-person training delivery 

• Follow established SOPs and contribute to continuous improvement of team processes 

• Use project management tools to manage work, timelines, and priorities 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Education, or a related field or 2+ years of equivalent professional experience 

• 2+ years of experience designing training for onboarding, upskilling, or operational performance 

• Experience using a structured instructional design methodology (ADDIE preferred) 

• Experience designing both instructor-led and self-paced learning 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and build strong working relationships 

Preferred Skills & Experience 

• Experience with eLearning and design tools such as: 

• Articulate 360 / Storyline 

• Adobe Creative Cloud 

• Camtasia, Vyond 

• Lucidchart or similar diagramming tools 

• Experience working with LMS platforms and SCORM content 

• Working knowledge of UX/UI and accessibility best practices 

• Audio recording, narration, and basic editing skills 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment 

Application Requirement 
A portfolio or sample of instructional design work is required for consideration. Please include a link or file with your application. 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Base salary: Starting at $65,000, commensurate with experience 

• Comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 

• 401(k) retirement plan 

• Paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and protected leave programs 

• Lifestyle Spending Account 

Thank you for taking the time to apply and share your background with us. We recognize the effort that goes into this process, and we truly appreciate your interest in becoming part of our team. If there’s a mutual fit, we’ll be in touch with next steps. In the meantime, we wish you all the best in your professional journey!

Real Capital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.