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Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer

upGradPune, Maharashtra, India
14 days ago
Job description

About the Role :

We seek a highly skilled and creative Instructional Designer to develop engaging, interactive, and high-quality online learning experiences for graduate and postgraduate programs. The ideal candidate will work closely with faculty, subject matter experts (SMEs), and multimedia teams to design and structure learner-centric courses that align with academic and industry standards. This role requires curriculum design, pedagogy, e-learning technologies, and digital content development expertise to create compelling learning journeys for students.

Key Responsibilities

Course Design & Development

  • Design, develop, and implement instructional sound online courses for graduate and postgraduate programs.
  • Apply learning theories, instructional design models (ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy, Gagne’s Principles, etc.), and best practices to create engaging curricula.
  • Develop structured learning objectives, lesson plans, assessments, and interactive learning activities.
  • Ensure alignment with academic standards, accreditation requirements, and industry best practices.

Content Creation & Digital Learning Strategies

  • Work with faculty and subject matter experts (SMEs) to transform complex academic content into interactive and engaging e-learning modules.
  • Develop storyboards, video scripts, quizzes, simulations, and case studies for online learning.
  • Utilize authoring tools like Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, and H5P to create multimedia-rich content.
  • Integrate gamification, AI-based learning, and adaptive learning techniques to enhance student engagement.
  • Structure courses for mobile-friendly and self-paced learning.
  • Develop instructional materials for recorded videos.
  • Quality Assurance & Performance Evaluation

  • Conduct pilot testing, learner feedback analysis, and usability testing to improve course effectiveness.
  • Implement learning analytics and data-driven insights to optimize course engagement and student success.
  • Continuously enhance course structure, instructional strategies, and multimedia elements based on feedback.
  • Collaboration & Training

  • Train faculty, educators, and mentors on best practices in online teaching, instructional design, and technology-enhanced learning.
  • Work closely with multimedia designers, videographers, and content teams to develop engaging digital learning assets.
  • Required Skills & Qualifications

    Educational Background :

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
  • Work Experience :

  • 3-7 years of experience in instructional design, e-learning development, or digital education.
  • Experience in designing courses for higher education (graduate / postgraduate levels).
  • Proven expertise in developing courses across both management and technical disciplines.
  • Technical Skills & Expertise :

  • Proficiency in LMS platforms.
  • Experience with authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, H5P, Lectora).
  • Knowledge of multimedia development (Camtasia, Adobe Premiere Pro, Audacity).
  • Familiarity with SCORM, xAPI, HTML5, and adaptive learning technologies.
  • Soft Skills :

  • Strong instructional and pedagogical knowledge.
  • Excellent content structuring, writing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, content creators, and multimedia teams.
  • Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making skills.
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