Instructional Designer

Job Description

Job Purpose The Instructional Designer at NICMAR Digital Education will be instrumental in crafting high-impact digital learning experiences for professionals in the built environment sector. This role ensures that course design reflects sound instructional design principles, is pedagogically effective, technologically feasible, and aligned with NICMAR’s learner-centric and industry-relevant educational vision. Job Outline · Design and develop instructional frameworks and storyboards for online learning modules in collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs), academic leaders, and product teams. · Translate course objectives and curriculum outlines into engaging digital learning experiences using Bloom’s Taxonomy and adult learning principles. · Apply principles of instructional design to create learner-centric, modular content for asynchronous, synchronous, and blended learning environments. · Partner with SMEs and media teams to structure scripts, videos, assessments, case studies, simulations, and other interactive elements. · Review and enhance SME-submitted content to ensure pedagogical coherence, instructional flow, and alignment with NICMAR’s digital standards. · Collaborate with media production teams to visualize content, ensuring output is accessible, engaging, and brand-compliant. · Lead the development of learning paths and instructional blueprints across diverse programs (certifications, diplomas, degrees). · Use feedback from learners, analytics, and academic stakeholders to iteratively improve instructional experiences. · Maintain consistency in instructional quality and learner experience across programs, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity. · Stay abreast of the latest trends in instructional design, learning technologies, and EdTech innovations applicable to the AEC sector. Job SpecificationKnowledge/Education: • Bachelor's degree required; preference for fields such as Instructional Design, Education, Engineering, Architecture, or Management. • Master’s degree, PG Diploma in Instructional Design, Education Technology, or related field is highly desirable. Specific Skills: · Strong grounding in instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, Bloom’s Taxonomy). · Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and authoring tools (Articulate, Captivate, H5P, etc.). · Familiarity with digital learning tools and multimedia production processes. · Excellent written, visual, and oral communication skills. · Ability to manage multiple course development projects and meet strict timelines. · Experience in co-creating with academic and industry experts. Desirable Experience: · 3+ years of experience in instructional design for higher education or EdTech. · Experience in designing professional education content, preferably in AEC or allied industries. · Exposure to hybrid learning models and adult/professional learners. · Experience working with cross-functional teams including SMEs, media developers, and product teams. Job Interface/RelationshipsInternal: • Academic team • Product team • Media production team • Learning technology support External: • Subject Matter Experts • Freelance designers, scriptwriters • Platform/content vendors Other Significant Input This role calls for a creative yet structured thinker with a passion for impactful education. Candidates should be comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with stakeholders across geographies. The ideal candidate will possess a user-first mindset, strong pedagogical foundation, and a flair for design thinking and visual communication.