eLearning-Multimedia Developer - Remote (DC, MD, VA- Locals only)

Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Baltimore, MD and Greenbelt, MD)

Swingtech is seeking a talented eLearning/Multimedia Developer to create multimedia assets and develop interactive online trainings that support effective online learning experiences. This hybrid role combines eLearning development using authoring tools with multimedia production, including graphics, animations, videos, and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated narration. This position involves collaborating with the training development team members to transform client-approved content into accessible, engaging, and functional online trainings. This position will have local remote work options with possible travel to the Swingtech office in Greenbelt, MD. Responsibilities include those listed below. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop interactive online trainings using authoring tools, primarily Articulate Storyline and secondarily Articulate Rise, based on approved storyboards, instructional designs, and project requirements.
• Program course functionality, including navigation, interactions, assessments, triggers, variables, and other interactive elements, to support intended learning experiences.
• Create, edit, and optimize multimedia assets, including graphics, illustrations, animations, videos, and other visual elements, using approved multimedia development tools, and review AI-generated assets for accuracy, quality, and adherence to style standards.
• Source and incorporate multimedia assets from approved resources, such as Getty Images, in accordance with licensing requirements and project standards.
• Generate, edit, and refine narration using approved AI-based text-to-speech tools, such as WellSaid, to ensure appropriate pronunciation, pacing, clarity, and audio quality.
• Integrate multimedia assets, narration, instructional content, and assessments into functional online training courses.
• Collaborate with instructional systems designers, quality assurance reviewers, and other project team members to clarify storyboard requirements, resolve development questions, and ensure accurate implementation of approved content.
• Apply Section 508 accessibility requirements and established development standards when creating multimedia assets and programming online training courses.
• Adhere to approved design specifications, style guides, templates, and internal and client standards to maintain consistency across training products.
• Develop and maintain reusable course templates, multimedia assets, and other development resources to support efficient and consistent production.
• Publish online training courses as SCORM-compliant packages using appropriate settings for deployment within the designated Learning Management System (LMS).
• Perform development-level quality checks to verify course functionality, multimedia integration, accessibility features, and published output before submitting deliverables for formal testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical, functional, and multimedia issues identified during development, testing, and maintenance.
• Use Jira to manage assigned tasks, track work progress, document issues, and communicate status in accordance with project procedures.
• Stay current with developments in eLearning authoring tools, multimedia production technologies, and AI-assisted development methods, and recommend opportunities to improve production efficiency and quality.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• At least 3 years of professional experience with eLearning development and/or multimedia production, with demonstrated proficiency in one discipline and working proficiency in the other, including the ability to complete routine assignments in both areas.
• Proficiency with Articulate Storyline, including the use of triggers, variables, states, layers, assessments, and custom interactions to develop functional and engaging online training courses.
• Strong multimedia development skills, including experience with animations, motion graphics, video, and pro-level photographic and illustrated image creation and editing.
• Proficiency with multimedia development software for graphics, illustration, animation, and video production, such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, CorelDRAW, Vyond, or Blender. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud is preferred.
• Experience publishing, configuring, and troubleshooting SCORM-compliant eLearning packages for deployment within Learning Management Systems.
• Experience using AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency in graphics creation, multimedia production, or eLearning development.
• Ability to apply Section 508 accessibility standards to eLearning content development.
• Experience developing accessible multimedia, including captions, transcripts, alternative text, and accessible interactions.
• Experience working from approved storyboards and design specifications.
• Experience with version control, source-file organization, and maintenance of reusable assets.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, including OneDrive, SharePoint, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with task and project tracking tools; experience with Jira is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience in online curriculum development and delivery for adult learners is a plus.
• Prior experience in the healthcare or government sectors is a plus.
• Familiarity with coding languages such as HTML5 and JavaScript is a plus.

Summary of Benefits

• 15 PTO days
• 11 paid holidays
• Medical Insurance with – 3 options (HSA with $600 Employer Contribution).
• Dental Insurance with no age limit orthodonture.
• Vision Insurance through EyeMed in and out of network coverage.
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability coverage with 100% premium support,
• Life insurance and AD&D with 100% premium support
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Critical Care and Accident Insurance availability
• Pet Insurance through Nationwide
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with enrollment from day one. 4% deferral by company.
• $1500 Annual Training Budget
• $1500 Referral bonus
• Eligibility for annual merit and discretionary bonus
• Flexible work arrangements

Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled