Freelance Instructional Designer (3-Months w/ Potential to Renew) - Escalate

Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Early-Stage Ed-Tech Startup!

Remote | $40-46/hour | ~20 hours/week

Escalate (www.escalateusa.com) is an early-stage, impact-driven ed-tech startup launching innovative learning programs. We recently secured our first major retail client and are seeking an experienced instructional designer to collaborate with us on a 3-month contract basis, with the potential for renewal.

About the Role

You'll play a key role in transforming off-the-shelf curricula into engaging, interactive e-learning experiences tailored to frontline retail workers. We offer four 12-month asynchronous learning pathways:
✅ IT Fundamentals
✅ Patient Aid
✅ Store Leadership
✅ Cybersecurity

Your output: Convert existing content into high-impact, learner-centered experiences within our LearnUpon LMS.

What We’re Looking For

✔ Experience: 3+ years in instructional design, with expertise in e-learning development
✔ Tech Proficiency: Familiarity with LearnUpon LMS (or similar), Articulate 360, or other e-learning tools
✔ Engagement Focus: Ability to design interactive, dynamic content for adult learners
✔Content knowledge in one or more pathways is preferred, but not required
✔ Retail/Workforce Training Experience (a plus)

Contract Details

• Rate: $40-46/hour
• Commitment: ~20 hours per week
• Duration: 3 months (with potential for renewal)

Interested? 

We’re moving fast and would love to explore how your expertise aligns with our vision. To apply, please submit your resume and a work sample/portfolio link. Applications without both a resume and work sample(s) will not be considered.

Join us in making learning more impactful for frontline workers!