Sr. Director Instructional Designer

Job Description

1) Consulting Engagement Execution:

• Achieve successful execution of consulting engagements by providing expert guidance and support in instructional design initiatives.

• Ensure timely delivery and high-quality implementation of instructional design solutions for clients.

• Apply learning theories and models in training design.

2) Proposal Development and Research:

• Conduct thorough research and analysis to develop design recommendations for proposals.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to create compelling, innovative instructional design solutions aligned with client needs.

• Spearhead the development of POCs for new projects and accounts, demonstrating the effectiveness and feasibility of instructional design solutions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative prototypes that address client requirements.

3) Course/Product Audits:

• Conduct comprehensive audits of courses and products to assess effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and ensure alignment with instructional design standards.

Generate actionable insights and recommendations to enhance the quality and impact of learning materials.

•Design curriculum, create training macro and micro designs, create training materials, and write functional specifications documents (FSD).

4) Leadership in Learning Experience Design:

• Lead projects as the senior learning experience designer, providing high-level design input and leveraging a consultative approach to meet customer objectives.

• Mentor and guide team members to ensure the successful delivery of projects while maintaining a focus on instructional design excellence.

• Collaborate with multi-stakeholder teams to develop diverse learning solutions.

• Demonstrate interdisciplinary knowledge, cross-cultural competency, and expertise in design principles and practices.

• Deep understanding of the edtech industry.

•Experience working with school districts, colleges, university to design program level courses, as well as workforce development trainings.

•Ensure quality deliveries.

5)Stakeholder & Management:

•Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), project managers, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design effective learning solutions aligned with business objectives.

•Manage stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment on project expectations, timely feedback incorporation, and successful delivery of instructional design solutions.

•Work closely with clients and business leaders to understand learning requirements, provide consultative recommendations, and ensure delivery of high-quality learning experiences.

•Handle stakeholder escalations, manage changing project requirements, and ensure smooth coordination between design, content, and delivery teams while maintaining quality standards.

6) Thought Leadership:

• Contribute to Academian's thought leadership by writing articles and posts on instructional design trends, best practices, and innovations.

• Contribute to developing the company's social media strategy and plan.

Skills Required
Training Design, Stakeholder Management, Instructional Design