Instructional Designer Lead

Job Title: Manager Learning Design (Video-Based Learning)

Location: HSR Layout, Bangalore

Experience Level: 58 Years

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Manager Learning Design with proven expertise in leading the development of video-first learning experiences. In this leadership role, you will guide a team of learning designers, own the design quality across programs, and bring innovation to how we deliver content in fast-evolving domains such as technology, AI, data science, and digital transformation. Youll also be instrumental in defining processes and scaling the team’s capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Learning Designers and Senior Learning Designers focused on video-based learning.
• Set instructional strategy and visual storytelling direction for learning programs.
• You own the quality of all the deliverables
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Collaborate with SMEs, trainers, and vendors to ensure learning outcomes are achieved on time, in alignment with the defined delivery timelines.
• Work with the team and SMEs to develop end-user learning materials. Materials will include storyboards and course videos, eLearning presentations, hands-on projects, trainer instruction document, audio scripts, demonstrations and documentation.
• Plan and own the content development lifecycle. Develop design documents based on the ToC and provide instructional strategy to ensure learner experience.
• Review and sign off on key deliverables like storyboards, scripts, and design templates.
• Design and optimize workflows, templates, and quality standards for scalable video learning production.
• Build team capability in instructional design, video editing basics, and the use of generative AI tools.
• Support performance management, mentoring, and career development of team members.
• Champion learner-centric design and ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Monitor trends in instructional design, media formats, and learner engagement to continually evolve the learning experience.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5–8 years of experience in instructional design, with a strong portfolio in video-based learning.
• Experience in developing storyboards, audio-scripts, projects, and other study materials.
• Experience in developing Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 animation-based learning content.
• Ability to innovate ideas and participate in training programs
• Good understanding of learner-centric, performance-based instructional theories and adult learning principles and their implementation thereof
• Ability to work effectively in an agile, continuously evolving, and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Ability to mentor teams along with planning and overseeing the allocation of work. Ensuring that tasks are completed to a high standard and within agreed timeframes.
• Demonstrated experience in managing design teams or large-scale learning projects.
• Deep understanding of instructional design models and learner behaviour.
• Knowledge of rapid development tools and familiarity with AI-assisted content development.
• Proficient in MS Office; exposure to project tracking and agile tools is a plus.

Good to Have:

• Understanding of modern technologies (AI, cloud, data, etc.).
• Basic tech and coding knowledge.
• Familiarity with SCORM, accessibility, and compliance standards.
• Experience managing vendor relationships or external production teams.
• Knowledge of software tools for video production or e-learning development (e.g., Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, Canva).

What You’ll Gain:

• Strategic ownership of impactful, future-focused learning programs.
• Opportunity to build and scale a creative team with autonomy.
• Exposure to cutting-edge tools, platforms, and global stakeholders.