upGrad

Instructional Designer

Job Location

pune, India

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.

Location: pune, IN

Posted Date: 6/18/2025
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June 18, 2025
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