Instructional Design is the process of formatting instructional content into a cohesive narrative to deliver to a specific audience. Like all occupations, certain dispositions and character traits of the designer will lead to more success in it’s field. Instructional Design requires a large understanding of communication, from understanding the audience from its demographics, understand the Subject Expert, and translating the content to an appropriate technical degree for said audience. Emotional Intelligence would also elevate the quality of the product, understanding how the information delivered relates, interacts, and influences the audience. Storytelling is another important skill, understanding how information in sequence interacts with each other, and how the delivery of the product affects the end result. Finally, a good foundation in computers, specifically in Web App Development and video production/editing, allows the designer to utilize resources that make the development process easier. There is variety of different software from video production and storyboarding specifically for Instructional Design.
Bellow are two articles about good qualifications employers look for in Instructional Designers: the first is about five hard career qualifications, and the second is about ten soft qualities desired form designers.
https://www.learndash.com/5-essential-qualifications-to-look-for-in-an-instructional-designer/
http://theelearningcoach.com/elearning_design/10-qualities-of-the-ideal-instructional-designer/
LIS 4022 Spring 2020 