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Instructional Designer / Content Engineer (Austin)Clarity Consultants • Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, US
Instructional Designer / Content Engineer (Austin)

Instructional Designer / Content Engineer (Austin)

Clarity Consultants • Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, US
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About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Content Engineer to help architect and build a next-generation technical enablement and certification ecosystem. This role plays a critical part in developing a scalable, component-based, multi-channel content framework that powers precise, personalized, and dynamic learning experiences for technical professionals.

You will collaborate closely with partners across content strategy, subject matter expertise, and engineering to apply intelligent content practices that elevate our training programs, technical enablement, and assessment capabilities.

What Youll Do

Content Modeling & Transformation

  • Apply and populate structured content models for technical enablement assetsincluding learning objectives, conceptual modules, procedures, and assessments.
  • Work within established schemas, taxonomies, and metadata frameworks to ensure content is accurately tagged and easily retrievable.
  • Deconstruct and transform source materials from technical documentation and SME input into modular, reusable content components.

Systems Integration & Workflow Execution

  • Prepare and load content into core delivery platforms to enable dynamic, intelligent learning experiences.
  • Validate content quality using established standards, rules, and automation pipelines.
  • Use scripting and command-line tools to build, maintain, and refine publishing and automation workflows.
  • Execute and monitor localization workflows, partnering with vendors and internal teams to support scalable translation pipelines.
  • Collaboration & Support

  • Partner with content strategists, SMEs, engineering teams, and program managers to support content systems, authoring tools, and publishing workflows.
  • Serve as a technical resource for structured authoring and content modeling best practices.
  • Work closely with AI and learning innovation teams to prepare structured assets that support adaptive learning and personalized study experiences.
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • 35 years of experience in content engineering, information architecture, or a related technical role.
  • Proven experience with component-based content models and schemas.
  • Strong understanding of taxonomy and metadata management.
  • Experience with API-driven content delivery and proficiency with command-line interfaces.
  • Familiarity with modern learning technology stacks.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in highly collaborative environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical information into structured content systems.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality user experiences.
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Technical Communication, Information Science, or equivalent experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in technical training, professional certification, or corporate enablement.
  • Understanding of enterprise-scale device or platform ecosystems.
  • Scripting skills for automation and workflow tooling.
  • Experience with localization pipelines and translation systems.
  • Familiarity with advanced search, personalization, or adaptive learning platforms.
  • Start Date : This is an upcoming opportunity that will start in early 2026

    Duration : 6-month contract, with potential renewal for up to 18 months

    Hours : 40 hours per week

  • Core hours are Mo-Fr 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On-site work Tu / We / Th and remote work Mo / Fr
  • Flexible schedule, with the option to flex to 20-30 hours / week based on personal schedule and business needs.
  • Location : Part on-site in Austin Texas

    The pay range for this is $60.00 to $65.00 per hour on a W2 basis. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, relevant education, certifications and specific work location.

    Clarity Consultants is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

    About Us :

    Clarity Consultants helps you take Talent Development objectives from vision to reality. Our elite L&D consultants deliver game-changing strategies and training. The worlds most forward-thinking companies trust Clarity to design, develop, and deploy learning programs that create more engaged and future-ready employees. For over 30 years, weve provided consulting talent for every element of learning and talent development including Needs Assessments, Learning Strategy & Planning, Instructional Design & eLearning Development, Training Facilitation & Delivery, Learning Technology Strategy & Support, Organizational Development & Change Management.

    If the above opportunity is not a good fit for you and you are a learning and development or creative professional, visit https : / / jobs.clarityconsultants.com / to join our talent network.

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