Instructional Designer

Academian Inc is seeking a creative Instructional Designer for a contract position in Kochi, Kerala. The role involves designing engaging learning experiences across digital platforms, utilizing instructional design principles and collaborating with subject matter experts. Responsibilities include course design, content creation, and staying updated on instructional trends. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 3-5 years of experience in instructional design or e-learning development.
Job Title : Instructional Designer

Position Type : Contract

Job Overview:

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Instructional Designer with expertise in designing engaging and effective learning experience across various digital platforms. Exposure to different modalities of learning such as eLearning courses, videos, ILT, VILT, learning podcasts, workbooks, etc. is important. The ideal candidate will have a grounding in instructional design principles, adult learning theories, and a sense of how to use multimedia principles when visualizing content and designing learning experiences. Experience in working in the K-12 and higher education sector is a strong advantage. As an Instructional Designer, you will need to review source content, conduct secondary research , collaborate closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to gather information, storyboard and script to create training materials that enhance learning and performance, apply guidelines, and track and execute client feedback. Your role will be crucial in ensuring content is cogent, meaningful, and designed to meet the needs of stated client and learning requirements.

Responsibilities:

1. Course Design, Content Creation & Development:

• Design and develop engaging instructional deliverables such as storyboards, video storyboards,

across various industries and requirements.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand content and translate it into clear,

effective learning solutions.

• Utilize instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE or SAM to create training materials that address learning objectives and outcomes.

• Write video scripts aligning with guidelines, learning approaches, and multimedia principles.

2. Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including SMEs, project managers, and trainers, to

ensure smooth project execution.

• Communicate design concepts and course outlines clearly to stakeholders, incorporating their

feedback while maintaining deadlines.

3. Research & Best Practices:

• Stay up to date with instructional design trends, emerging technologies, and learning theories to

incorporate innovative approaches into course design.

• Ensure that learning solutions align with the latest best practices in adult learning, gamification,

microlearning, and blended learning models.

Technical Proficiency:

• Proficiency in Microsoft development products such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and so on.

• Familiarity with authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Captivate, Camtasia (nice to

have).

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, or a

related field.

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in instructional design or e-learning development.

• Strong understanding of instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM), adult learning principles, and

learner engagement strategies