No tricks.

All treats.

Join Team IDLance during the month of October for a chance to win a one-on-one portfolio review with Co-head Honchos Andrea Dottling and Dr. Parker Grant!


Come contract with us...forever and ever.

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Why Choose IDLance?

Are you tired of all the same old haunts? Are you fed up with the ghouls, goblins, and gremlins of the corporate realm? Do you often daydream about saying "RIP" to your 9-5?


Hi there, we're IDLance! And we know nothing's scarier than a dead-end job. When you become part of Team IDLance, you'll get the opportunity to work on exciting projects with super cool clients. We take pride in matching each project with the perfect IDLancer, ensuring that both the client and freelancer receive the personalized support they deserve.


Let us explain. We're on a mission to empower instructional design freelancers and help them kickstart their very own successful businesses! That's why we're here to support you every step of the way.

We offer down-to-earth coaching and resources, a bustling community of over 700 freelancers, and a free certification program, making sure you have everything you need not just to succeed but to thrive in your freelancing career.


When you work as an IDLancer, you're not just an individual freelancer. You become part of something bigger. Our clients know that they're not just tapping into your expertise, but they're also gaining the support of an entire organization.


As a company, we're serious about putting the TLC back into business. We believe that empathy, kindness, and a little bit of goofiness can go a long way in creating a positive and supportive work environment.

"No tricks, all treats" isn't just a gimmicky tagline. Your experience with us will be free from unwelcome surprises or complications. We offer a straightforward and rewarding partnership without any deceptive practices or hidden obstacles. Plus, we're not jerks.

Joinnnn Usssssss.....

By filling out the cute lil' form below! Tee hee! It's easy peasy.

Meet Parker and Andrea

They've always been the Co-Head Honchos here. We should know. We've always been here...

Parker "Ghoulish" Grant, Ph.D. is an instructional designer, eLearning developer, cartoonist, and learning consultant in the L&D community. He worked for a Fortune 50 company for over 21 years as an engineer, trainer, instructional designer, and training manager before starting his own consulting biz in 2008. He earned his M.S. in Educational Technology and a Ph.D. in Adult Learning with a specialization in mental models and concept mapping. Stuff he digs: drawing, running on the trails, traveling, golfing, spending time with family and friends. His biggest fears are high cliffs without guard rails, tornados, and alligators.

Andrea "Demonic" Dottling, M.Ed. is a writer, instructional designer, technologist, consultant, drummer, artist, and reformed stand-up comedian. Obsessed with/working in instructional design since 2015. Parker gave Andrea her first freelance instructional design gig (ever!). BA from NYU in History, Education & Dramatic Lit (lolz), MA in Media Studies from The New School, and M.Ed. in Learning & Tech from Western Governors University. Stuff she digs: Lifetime movies, drawing, momming, Indian take-out leftovers, and sparkling wine. Her biggest fears are unfriendly aliens, mint, and finding mystery substances on the floor of her house.

The Treats

This ain't no "pennies and toothbrushes" kinda house. IDLance is a full-size candy bars-only* establishment. Join our talent pool during the month of October to be entered to win these cool prizes:

(*Disclaimer: IDLance is not actually a house you can trick-or-treat at. Hypothetical treats may contain peanuts or tree nuts.)

Totally Sick T-Shirt

Five lucky winners will win a limited edition IDLance t-shirt to add to your collection of "so totally ironic" tees. It's comfy, it's soft, and it has two arm holes. Wow! You can wear it to bed (funeral rehearsal) or to your local Victorian séance provider! Shirts! Gotta love 'em!

Portfolio Review

One lucky grand prize winner will win a limited edition IDLance t-shirt and a one-on-one portfolio review with Co-Head Honchos Parker and Andrea. Well, really, it's a two-on-one since there are two of them and one of you. This is sounding weird, but you get what we mean, right?

Protection from Uncle Bartholomew III

All applicants to the IDLance talent pool will receive 24/7 psychic protection from the ghost of our Great Great Uncle Bartholomew III. He's a real nasty piece of work and probably responsible for all those WiFi problems you've been having lately. Compliments of the house!