Instructional Designer - Mid Level

Company Description

EI has been a pioneer in creating emotionally intelligent learning experiences for over 30 years, focusing on empathy, connection, and fostering a culture of belonging. With a team of over 2,800 experts, EI delivers immersive and inclusive learning solutions that drive measurable business outcomes in skill-building, engagement, and organizational agility. The company has been recognized with over 550 global awards and is a certified Platinum Smartchoice® Preferred Provider by Brandon Hall Group, ensuring exceptional credibility and excellence. EI leverages innovative strategies, accessible content, and AI-powered solutions to empower learners and achieve meaningful results for organizations.

Role: Mid/Senior Instructional Designer

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Role Overview

Mid/Senior Instructional Designer at EI Design (Powered by MPS)

This role demands creativity, analytical thinking, and strong knowledge of instructional design principles to convert business and learning needs into engaging digital learning solutions. It also needs agility and flexibility to adapt to different content delivery formats and visualizing them within template libraries for different clients.

Key Responsibilities

1. Learning Design & Development

• Conduct 

  learning needs, task, and audience analysis

   to understand business challenges and learner profiles.
• Design 

  instructional strategies

  , course structures, and content flows for different modalities, including eLearning, microlearning, blended learning, and VILT.
• Create 

  design documents, storyboards, scripts, and assessments

   aligned with project objectives.
• Apply instructional design models such as 

  ADDIE, SAM, and Bloom’s Taxonomy

   effectively across projects.
• Integrate 

  visual, interactive, and engaging elements (such as scenarios, games, stories, anecdotal interventions, etc.)

   to enhance learner engagement.
• Ensure all solutions adhere to 

  accessibility, inclusivity, and quality standards

  .

2. Collaboration & Project Execution

• Work collaboratively with 

  visual designers, developers, and project managers

   to ensure the design intent translates accurately into development.
• Participate in internal and client meetings to understand requirements and present design approaches.
• Manage assigned tasks independently, ensuring 

  on-time delivery and instructional quality

  .
• Support 

  prototype creation and review cycles

  , incorporating stakeholder and client feedback.

3. Quality & Process Adherence

• Ensure content and design are accurate, consistent, and aligned with brand and client guidelines.
• Conduct 

  peer reviews

   to maintain instructional quality and consistency across deliverables.
• Contribute to 

  continuous improvement

   by sharing lessons learned, templates, and design ideas.

4. Innovation & Learning

• Stay updated on emerging 

  learning trends, tools, and technologies

   (AI, AR/VR, adaptive learning).
• Experiment with innovative formats such as 

  scenario-based learning, gamified learning, and story-driven design

  .
• Participate in internal 

  learning sessions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives

  .

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of basic 

  Instructional Design principles, adult learning theories, and learning psychology

  .
• Ability to create 

  engaging, concise, and effective learning experiences

  .
• Proficiency in 

  storyboarding, visualization, and content structuring

  .
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication and stakeholder-handling skills.
• Working knowledge of 

  authoring tools

   (Articulate Storyline, Rise, Captivate, Vyond, etc.) and basic 

  LMS concepts

   (SCORM/xAPI).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and 

  multitasking abilities

  (a must-have quality).

Qualifications & Experience

• 5–9 years of experience in 

  Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design, or Corporate Training

  .
• Graduate or Postgraduate degree in 

  Learning Design, Education, Psychology, Communication, or related field

  .
• Exposure to digital learning design, corporate L&D environments, or eLearning production.