Senior Instructional Designer

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Instructional Designer with deep expertise across K–12 education, Higher

Education and Workforce Skills development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of

leading instructional design projects from concept to execution, aligning pedagogical best practices

with learner needs, education standards, and industry demands.

This is a strategic and hands-on role requiring creative vision, collaborative leadership, and an ability

to design and guide the development of high-quality, accessible, and scalable learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

 Lead the end-to-end design of digital learning experiences across K–12, Higher Ed, and workforce

development projects.

 Develop robust instructional frameworks that are standards-aligned (e.g., ISTE, AASL, NGSS,

Common Core, C3 Framework, WCAG, SCORM/xAPI).

 Conduct learner analysis and collaborate with SMEs to translate content into engaging,

pedagogically sound storyboards, scripts, or prototypes.

 Align design strategies with the cognitive, social-emotional, and practical needs of learners

across diverse age groups and career levels.

 Guide and mentor junior instructional designers and collaborate closely with project managers,

developers, and visual designers.

 Use data and learner feedback to continuously refine learning experiences.

 Stay updated with education trends, learning science research, and emerging technologies (e.g.,

AI, AR/VR, gamification).

 Ensure consistency, accessibility, and DEI best practices in all instructional outputs.

Qualifications:

 Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Sciences,

Educational Technology, or a related field.

 8–10 years of instructional design experience, with significant contributions across at least two

of the following domains: K–12, Higher Ed, Workforce Skills.

 Deep understanding of learner-centred design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, Backwards Design,

UDL).

 Strong expertise in designing for multiple delivery formats – eLearning, instructor-led training,

blended learning, microlearning.

 Experience working with authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Rise), LMSs, and

collaborative tools (e.g., Miro, Figma, Google Workspace).

 Excellent writing, visual storytelling, and communication skills.

 Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with multicultural teams in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

 Experience with global education or edtech clients and familiarity with instructional writing for

accessibility and multilingual contexts.

 Exposure to AI-enabled learning or adaptive learning platforms.

jaza.humanyu@nexorityinfotech.com