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🎯 275+ Instructional Design consultantsAverage 10+ years experienceFrom AllenComm, SweetRush, Kineo
Melinda Archuleta-Moon

Melinda

Instructional Design Consultant

Melinda is an instructional design expert with 15 years of experience. Produced successful learning results through course design and development at Sprint, AlphaGraphics, and AMN Healthcare. Transformed f2f training into Articulate Storyline 360 courses. Cultivated SME production of scenarios for Learning Mate and managed complex relationships with global teams. Directed WC3 accessibility at Pearson Online Learning Solutions.

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Melinda - Instructional Design Consultant

Instructional Design Consultant | Digital Instructional Designer

Melinda is an instructional design expert with 15 years of experience. Produced successful learning results through course design and development at Sprint, AlphaGraphics, and AMN Healthcare. Transformed f2f training into Articulate Storyline 360 courses. Cultivated SME production of scenarios for Learning Mate and managed complex relationships with global teams. Directed WC3 accessibility at Pearson Online Learning Solutions.

Experience: years in instructional design

Specialties: instructional design companies, instructional design firms, instructional design agencies, elearning companies, training design companies, curriculum design company

Kathleen Murphy

Kathleen

Instructional Design Consultant

Kathleen is a seasoned L&D professional specializing in instructional design services. She designs and delivers blended learning experiences, including ILT, eLearning, and VILT. Kathleen developed eLearning for Cisco, Laerdal Medical, and UCSF Medical Center. She created training for Grocery Outlet on financial subject matter and designed customer experience courses for Prologis. Kathleen applies ADDIE and adult learning theory to create effective ID services.

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Kathleen - Instructional Design Consultant

Instructional Design Consultant | Senior Learning Specialist

Kathleen is a seasoned L&D professional specializing in instructional design services. She designs and delivers blended learning experiences, including ILT, eLearning, and VILT. Kathleen developed eLearning for Cisco, Laerdal Medical, and UCSF Medical Center. She created training for Grocery Outlet on financial subject matter and designed customer experience courses for Prologis. Kathleen applies ADDIE and adult learning theory to create effective ID services.

Experience: years in instructional design

Specialties: instructional design companies, instructional design firms, instructional design agencies, elearning companies, training design companies, curriculum design company

Justin Lambakis

Justin

Instructional Design Consultant

Justin Lambakis is an expert instructional design consultant offering premier instructional design services. With a robust background as an Instructional Designer at tech giants like Cisco, Google, Apple, and Adobe, he transforms complex ideas into engaging, results-driven learning experiences. His work at Apple significantly improved employee productivity, while at Virgin America, he developed highly engaging training programs that improved employee performance. Justin's instructional design services empower teams and elevate performance, making him an ideal partner for companies seeking impactful learning solutions.

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Justin - Instructional Design Consultant

Instructional Design Consultant | Instructional Designer

Justin Lambakis is an expert instructional design consultant offering premier instructional design services. With a robust background as an Instructional Designer at tech giants like Cisco, Google, Apple, and Adobe, he transforms complex ideas into engaging, results-driven learning experiences. His work at Apple significantly improved employee productivity, while at Virgin America, he developed highly engaging training programs that improved employee performance. Justin's instructional design services empower teams and elevate performance, making him an ideal partner for companies seeking impactful learning solutions.

Experience: years in instructional design

Specialties: instructional design companies, instructional design firms, instructional design agencies, elearning companies, training design companies, curriculum design company

Susan Gatti

Susan

Instructional Design Consultant

Susan Gatti is an experienced instructional design consultant and Chief Learning Officer specializing in instructional design services. With a background as Director of Training at Fortune 500 companies like W Hotels and ANN INC., she brings a strategic perspective to instructional design. Susan's expertise includes setting global learning strategies and designing impactful training solutions, as demonstrated by saving a client $50,000 in unnecessary course costs. Her instructional design services focus on creating measurable business impact and solving critical people, product, or service challenges for organizations.

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Susan - Instructional Design Consultant

Instructional Design Consultant | Elementary Teacher

Susan Gatti is an experienced instructional design consultant and Chief Learning Officer specializing in instructional design services. With a background as Director of Training at Fortune 500 companies like W Hotels and ANN INC., she brings a strategic perspective to instructional design. Susan's expertise includes setting global learning strategies and designing impactful training solutions, as demonstrated by saving a client $50,000 in unnecessary course costs. Her instructional design services focus on creating measurable business impact and solving critical people, product, or service challenges for organizations.

Experience: years in instructional design

Specialties: instructional design companies, instructional design firms, instructional design agencies, elearning companies, training design companies, curriculum design company

Jim Caro

Jim

Instructional Design Consultant

Jim is an instructional design consultant with 20 years at Cisco Systems Inc. Jim led learning experience design and training strategy for 13 years, creating instructor-led and online learning for product solutions and customer support. Jim delivers instructional design services, developing engaging and interactive visual design elements for training.

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Jim - Instructional Design Consultant

Instructional Design Consultant | E4 PFC

Jim is an instructional design consultant with 20 years at Cisco Systems Inc. Jim led learning experience design and training strategy for 13 years, creating instructor-led and online learning for product solutions and customer support. Jim delivers instructional design services, developing engaging and interactive visual design elements for training.

Experience: years in instructional design

Specialties: instructional design companies, instructional design firms, instructional design agencies, elearning companies, training design companies, curriculum design company

Heather Emerick

Heather

Instructional Design Consultant

Heather is an instructional design expert specializing in e-learning development and virtual facilitation. She develops custom programs for clients like the U.S. Department of State and Brown University. Heather transitions instructor-led content to interactive virtual sessions using Zoom, MURAL, and Articulate Rise. She designs and develops online and classroom-based programs, serving as adjunct faculty at the Foreign Service Institute.

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Heather - Instructional Design Consultant

Instructional Design Consultant | Learning and Development Consultant

Heather is an instructional design expert specializing in e-learning development and virtual facilitation. She develops custom programs for clients like the U.S. Department of State and Brown University. Heather transitions instructor-led content to interactive virtual sessions using Zoom, MURAL, and Articulate Rise. She designs and develops online and classroom-based programs, serving as adjunct faculty at the Foreign Service Institute.

Experience: years in instructional design

Specialties: instructional design companies, instructional design firms, instructional design agencies, elearning companies, training design companies, curriculum design company

Kimberly Fields

Kimberly

Instructional Design Consultant

Kimberly is an instructional design expert, owner of KF Instructional Design Solutions, LLC, providing custom instructional design services. Led a team of instructional designers at The CE Shop, Inc., creating online pre-licensing courses. Designed, developed, and delivered competency-based training for eight agencies at the State of Wyoming, fostering individual growth and organizational development.

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Kimberly - Instructional Design Consultant

Instructional Design Consultant | Part-Time Instructor

Kimberly is an instructional design expert, owner of KF Instructional Design Solutions, LLC, providing custom instructional design services. Led a team of instructional designers at The CE Shop, Inc., creating online pre-licensing courses. Designed, developed, and delivered competency-based training for eight agencies at the State of Wyoming, fostering individual growth and organizational development.

Experience: years in instructional design

Specialties: instructional design companies, instructional design firms, instructional design agencies, elearning companies, training design companies, curriculum design company

Inna Link

Inna

Instructional Design Consultant

Inna is an Instructional Design and eLearning Expert, founding LinkDesign Learning to provide instructional design services. At First American, Inna led strategic learning initiatives, including organizational assessments and instructional design consulting. Inna applied sound instructional design models and adult learning theories to develop engaging training content. Inna also provided internal instructional design services to various business units and project managed external instructional design projects.

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Inna - Instructional Design Consultant

Instructional Design Consultant | Founder Founder

Inna is an Instructional Design and eLearning Expert, founding LinkDesign Learning to provide instructional design services. At First American, Inna led strategic learning initiatives, including organizational assessments and instructional design consulting. Inna applied sound instructional design models and adult learning theories to develop engaging training content. Inna also provided internal instructional design services to various business units and project managed external instructional design projects.

Experience: years in instructional design

Specialties: instructional design companies, instructional design firms, instructional design agencies, elearning companies, training design companies, curriculum design company

Robert Milton

Robert

Instructional Design Consultant

Robert is a PMP-certified instructional design consultant with 20+ years of experience. Developed eLearning modules for Bank of the West and managed curriculum for PG&E's Apprenticeship programs. Led instructional design for the American Psychological Association's HiPAA series and Unity's XR course. Specializes in immersive experiences and rapid iterative design for instructional design services.

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Robert - Instructional Design Consultant

Instructional Design Consultant | Senior Learning Strategist

Robert is a PMP-certified instructional design consultant with 20+ years of experience. Developed eLearning modules for Bank of the West and managed curriculum for PG&E's Apprenticeship programs. Led instructional design for the American Psychological Association's HiPAA series and Unity's XR course. Specializes in immersive experiences and rapid iterative design for instructional design services.

Experience: years in instructional design

Specialties: instructional design companies, instructional design firms, instructional design agencies, elearning companies, training design companies, curriculum design company

Herb McCartney

Herb

Instructional Design Consultant

Herb McCartney is an accomplished Senior Instructional Designer offering expert instructional design services. With a strong background as a Senior Instructional Designer at Fortune 500 companies like Walmart and Fifth Third Bank, Herb has a proven track record in developing engaging e-learning and training programs. He updated and added greater engagement interaction for e-learning training programs at Fifth Third Bank and developed eCommerce training for Walmart using Captivate 9, including voice-overs and various graphics. His instructional design services encompass user manuals, facilitator guides, and interactive PowerPoint training. Herb's expansive tool kit delivers impactful learning solutions that drive business results.

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Herb - Instructional Design Consultant

Instructional Design Consultant | Senior Instructional Designer

Herb McCartney is an accomplished Senior Instructional Designer offering expert instructional design services. With a strong background as a Senior Instructional Designer at Fortune 500 companies like Walmart and Fifth Third Bank, Herb has a proven track record in developing engaging e-learning and training programs. He updated and added greater engagement interaction for e-learning training programs at Fifth Third Bank and developed eCommerce training for Walmart using Captivate 9, including voice-overs and various graphics. His instructional design services encompass user manuals, facilitator guides, and interactive PowerPoint training. Herb's expansive tool kit delivers impactful learning solutions that drive business results.

Experience: years in instructional design

Specialties: instructional design companies, instructional design firms, instructional design agencies, elearning companies, training design companies, curriculum design company

Michael Fimian

Michael

Instructional Design Consultant

Michael Fimian is an experienced instructional design consultant with a strong background in instructional design services. With years of serving education clients, he has developed a diverse mix of multimedia for courses, including instructional graphics, scenarios, and interactive self-assessments. His work as an Instructional Designer at Clarity Consultants and Becker College, alongside teaching instructional design at Southern New Hampshire University, demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of ID services. Michael's expertise in developing engaging and effective learning experiences makes him a valuable asset for any organization seeking professional instructional design firm support.

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Michael - Instructional Design Consultant

Instructional Design Consultant | Multimedia Specialist

Michael Fimian is an experienced instructional design consultant with a strong background in instructional design services. With years of serving education clients, he has developed a diverse mix of multimedia for courses, including instructional graphics, scenarios, and interactive self-assessments. His work as an Instructional Designer at Clarity Consultants and Becker College, alongside teaching instructional design at Southern New Hampshire University, demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of ID services. Michael's expertise in developing engaging and effective learning experiences makes him a valuable asset for any organization seeking professional instructional design firm support.

Experience: years in instructional design

Specialties: instructional design companies, instructional design firms, instructional design agencies, elearning companies, training design companies, curriculum design company

Dorothy Thomas

Dorothy

Instructional Design Consultant

Dorothy is an instructional design expert with experience at USAA and SweetRush Inc. She specializes in instructional design services, developing high-quality e-learning courses and assessments. Dorothy converted over 50 Flash courses to HTML and created multimedia content for clients like Kaiser Permanente. Her expertise includes Storyline 360, Vyond, and Adobe Suite, delivering engaging and effective ID services.

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Dorothy - Instructional Design Consultant

Instructional Design Consultant | Technical Design & Development Specialist

Dorothy is an instructional design expert with experience at USAA and SweetRush Inc. She specializes in instructional design services, developing high-quality e-learning courses and assessments. Dorothy converted over 50 Flash courses to HTML and created multimedia content for clients like Kaiser Permanente. Her expertise includes Storyline 360, Vyond, and Adobe Suite, delivering engaging and effective ID services.

Experience: years in instructional design

Specialties: instructional design companies, instructional design firms, instructional design agencies, elearning companies, training design companies, curriculum design company

Our instructional design consultants are thoroughly vetted professionals with extensive experience in instructional design companies, instructional design firms, instructional design agencies, elearning companies, training design companies, curriculum design company. Each consultant can provide video proposals within 48 hours and has proven expertise in delivering instructional design projects for enterprise clients.

When to Hire a Instructional Design Consultant
You need a multi-disciplinary team (strategy, media, dev) to ship a large-scale program on deadline
Procurement requires vetted vendors with references, compliance docs, and defined QA processes
Stakeholders want a comparison of boutique instructional design firms vs. freelancers vs. in-house
Global rollout demands localization, translation, or 24/7 coverage across time zones
You want to augment an agency engagement with flexible staffing or specialized expertise
Leadership expects measurable ROI and formal project management from your ID partner

Typical Instructional Design Projects

Enterprise Instructional Design Partner Search
2-3 weeks

Side-by-side comparison of boutique firms and larger agencies tailored to your industry, budget, and tech stack.

Expected Outcomes:

  • Shortlist of vetted instructional design companies with scorecards
  • Proposal templates covering scope, pricing, SLAs
  • Consolidated stakeholder feedback and recommendation
  • Kickoff plan for selected partner
Global Product Enablement Program
12-16 weeks

Dedicated team delivering multi-language product training with multimedia assets, labs, and enablement kits.

Expected Outcomes:

  • Curriculum localized into 8+ languages
  • Video, eLearning, and workshop assets aligned to launch milestones
  • CRM and LMS integration for tracking adoption
  • Performance dashboard shared with GTM leaders
Compliance Transformation Pod
8-12 weeks

Instructional design company partner modernizing compliance training with immersive, scenario-based learning and analytics.

Expected Outcomes:

  • Gamified modules with adaptive assessments
  • Automated completion + escalation alerts
  • Manager coaching toolkit and reinforcement cadence
  • Documented audit trail and updated policy playbooks

Instructional Design Company Case Highlights

Explore compliance transformations, onboarding academies, and immersive product launches delivered by Learnexus partner firms. Each portfolio entry includes project scope, deliverables, and impact metrics.

Sanofi Genzyme

Kamal

Training Materials

A portfolio sample showcasing L&D expertise

Sanofi Genzyme

A portfolio sample showcasing L&D expertise

Kamal

Training Materials

Tools used: Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva

Reduced onboarding time by 40%

2 weeks

Point Click Care

Kamal

Training Materials

A portfolio sample showcasing L&D expertise

Point Click Care

A portfolio sample showcasing L&D expertise

Kamal

Training Materials

Tools used: Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite

Improved training completion rates by 35%

1 month

RBC

Kamal

Training Materials

A portfolio sample showcasing L&D expertise

RBC

A portfolio sample showcasing L&D expertise

Kamal

Training Materials

Tools used: Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva

Reduced onboarding time by 40%

6 months

Thales

Kamal

Training Materials

A portfolio sample showcasing L&D expertise

Thales

A portfolio sample showcasing L&D expertise

Kamal

Training Materials

Tools used: Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite

Improved training completion rates by 35%

3 months

Rotman School of Business Management

Kamal

Leadership Program

A portfolio sample showcasing L&D expertise

Rotman School of Business Management

A portfolio sample showcasing L&D expertise

Kamal

Leadership Program

Tools used: Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva

Reduced onboarding time by 40%

1 month

Rotman School of Business Management

Kamal

Leadership Program

A portfolio sample showcasing L&D expertise

Rotman School of Business Management

A portfolio sample showcasing L&D expertise

Kamal

Leadership Program

Tools used: Articulate Storyline

Improved training completion rates by 35%

1 month

Cosmetics

Kamal

Training Materials

A portfolio sample showcasing L&D expertise

Cosmetics

A portfolio sample showcasing L&D expertise

Kamal

Training Materials

Tools used: Articulate Storyline

Reduced onboarding time by 40%

2 weeks

Procedure Sample/Excerpt

Jennifer

Training Materials

A portfolio sample showcasing L&D expertise

Procedure Sample/Excerpt

A portfolio sample showcasing L&D expertise

Jennifer

Training Materials

Tools used: Articulate Storyline

Reduced onboarding time by 40%

1 month

Compare Your Options

See how Learnexus delivers the perfect balance of quality and value

Traditional Agencies
$150-250/hr
  • Not included: Long contracts required
  • Not included: High overhead costs
  • Not included: Limited flexibility
  • Not included: Slow hiring process
BEST VALUE
Learnexus Consultants
$80-90/hr
  • Included: No long-term contracts
  • Included: Vetted talent only
  • Included: 48-hour hiring
  • Included: Direct communication

The smart choice for quality and value

Why Not Freelance Platforms?

Freelance platforms seem cheaper at $25-75/hr, but you get what you pay for.

Unvetted talent
No quality guarantee
Learnexus: Pre-vetted quality

Instructional design companies on Learnexus typically scope projects from $12K to $250K with transparent deliverables. Hourly retainers average $110-$165 depending on specialization and team composition.

Select the Right Instructional Design Company in Four Steps

Learnexus blends AI matching with expert curation so you can compare firms, freelancers, and hybrid teams side-by-side.

New Project
1

Post Your Project

Share your program goals, timeline, governance requirements, and budget range

2

Receive Video Proposals

Compare curated company profiles with methodologies, case studies, and verified references

3

Choose Your Expert

Interview shortlisted partners, review pricing, and align on delivery model

Project Started!

48hr turnaround

4

Start Working

Kick off with milestone tracking, QA workflows, and Learnexus support

48hrs

Average time to hire

3000+

Vetted consultants

$85

Average hourly rate

94%

Client satisfaction

What is Instructional Design Services?

Instructional design services connect you with consultants, companies, and on-demand teams who build blended programs, modernize compliance, and deliver measurable ROI. Compare proposals and launch in 48 hours without legacy agency overhead.

Quick Stats

Available Experts

275+

Typical Duration

Flagship programs run 2-4 months; sprint pods available in 2-week blocks

Average Investment

$20K-$120K per initiative (hourly $85-$140)

Key Benefits of Hiring Instructional Design Services Consultants

  • Launch critical training 2-3x faster with vetted instructional design pods
  • Convert outdated materials into blended, scenario-based experiences learners love
  • Access industry-specific expertise (regulated, technical, customer-facing)
  • Measure training ROI with dashboards, assessments, and stakeholder reporting
  • Scale up or down using marketplace pricing instead of long retainers

Common Instructional Design Services Projects

Instructional design strategy + blueprint sprints

Digital conversions of ILT/webinar programs

Compliance and risk training modernization

Curriculum design for onboarding, academies, and certifications

Rapid production pods for microlearning and reinforcement

When to Hire a Instructional Design Services Consultant

You need instructional design consultants or companies ready this month

Leadership demands analytics and ROI from learning initiatives

You’re considering agencies but want transparent modular pricing

Major systems or product launches require turnkey enablement

Internal team is at capacity and needs specialized contractor support

Our Instructional Design Services Consultants Have Worked With:

AllenCommSweetRushKineoGP StrategiesSpearheadTesseractCustom Learning DesignsLearning Pool

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about working with instructional design companies via Learnexus.

Want help shortlisting ID companies?

Tell us about your program and we’ll recommend the firms, boutiques, or hybrid teams best suited to deliver.

Hear from L&D leaders who selected partners through Learnexus

See how global organizations modernized training, accelerated launches, and reduced agency spend by working with vetted instructional design firms.

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Paramount
University of Michigan
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Anywhere Real Estate
Sitecore
Veeva
Ares Management
Western Union
Gannett
Kaiser Permanente
Freshpet
Cognizant
MongoDB
Concentrix
Zurich
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Why Procurement and L&D Leaders Use Learnexus

Skip cold outreach and lengthy RFP cycles. Get transparent pricing, standardized contracts, and vetted project teams in days, not months.

48-Hour Matching

Stop waiting months. Get matched with perfect consultants in 2 days, not 6 months.

10x Faster

Video-First Hiring

See personality, communication style, and expertise before you hire. No more resume roulette.

95% Success Rate

Pre-Vetted Quality

Only 3% of applicants accepted. Enterprise-ready consultants with proven track records.

3% Acceptance Rate

Flexible Scaling

Scale your team up or down instantly. No agencies, no overhead, no long-term commitments.

Zero Contracts

Enterprise Ready

Trusted by Fortune 500 companies. Procurement-friendly with MSA options available.

15+ F500 Clients

Cost Effective

Save 40-60% vs traditional agencies. Pay only for work delivered, when you need it.

$80-90/hr Average

Ready to request proposals?

Outline your objectives once and receive 2-3 tailored proposals, pricing scenarios, and video walkthroughs from matched instructional design companies.

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