What roles can join my on-demand instructional design team?

Combine instructional design strategists, curriculum writers, eLearning developers, media producers, learning technologists, project managers, and QA specialists. We right-size the pod to your roadmap.

How does pricing compare to traditional agencies?

Budgets are fully transparent. Hourly rates average $95-$140, and sprint pods start around $8K. You only pay for the roles you use—no retainers, no hidden fees.

Can I keep the same team for ongoing work?

Yes. Many clients keep a core pod engaged across multiple initiatives, with the flexibility to add specialists for spikes. We maintain knowledge transfer artifacts so you never lose context.

Who handles project management and QA?

Each pod can include a dedicated PM and QA lead. They manage sprint reviews, status reports, accessibility checks, and stakeholder communications to keep everything on schedule.

How quickly can a team start?

Discovery calls typically occur within 48 hours of submitting your brief. Most teams kick off within 7-10 business days once scope is approved.

Can we embed Learnexus specialists with our in-house designers?

Absolutely. Pods are designed to integrate with your internal team, tools, and workflows. We support hybrid models where internal designers collaborate with external specialists day-to-day.

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Curated Pods of Instructional Designers, Developers, and PMs

Mix and match strategists, storytellers, media designers, and project managers. We vet every specialist for portfolio quality, stakeholder communication, and enterprise experience before they join your team.

🎯 35+ Instructional Design consultants •Average 10+ years experience •From Bluewater, Endurance Learning, Designing Digitally

When to Hire a Instructional Design Consultant

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You need to ramp an instructional design team quickly without long-term retainers

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Major transformation (new LMS, onboarding academy, compliance overhaul) requires dedicated pods

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Internal design team is at capacity and you need coverage for roadmap milestones

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Executive stakeholders expect PM oversight, QA, and reporting similar to an agency

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You want transparent pricing and direct access to instructional designers and developers

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Global or cross-business launch needs blended expertise (ID, media, change management)

Typical Instructional Design Projects

Launch Sprint Pod

6 weeks

Curated squad (ID lead, developer, media designer) spinning up new learning products in 6-week sprints.

Expected Outcomes:

•Sprint charter with priorities, risks, and resource plan
•Prototype and pilot deliverables within 10 business days
•Weekly stakeholder readouts and burn-down dashboards
•Transition kit for internal enablement teams

Change Enablement Playbook

8-10 weeks

Instructional design strategists + change specialists preparing comms, learning journeys, and reinforcement cadence for enterprise change.

Expected Outcomes:

•Audience segmentation and readiness assessment
•Integrated learning + communications plan
•Measurement dashboard aligned to adoption metrics
•Leader toolkits and reinforcement assets

Continuous Learning Ops Retainer

Quarterly

On-demand team maintaining course library, tackling backlog requests, and delivering microlearning campaigns each month.

Expected Outcomes:

•Rolling 90-day roadmap with capacity plan
•Governance and QA workflow embedded in each sprint
•Monthly insights on utilization, learner engagement, and ROI
•Flexible scaling (add/remove specialists within 7 days)

Agency-Level Outcomes Without Agency Overhead

See how organizations launched academies, transformed compliance, and deployed change programs using Learnexus on-demand instructional design teams.