Instructional Designer

3 weeks ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India upGrad Full time

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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