678 Senior Instructional Designer jobs in India

About the company

At StudyIn, we believe that the right guidance has the power to change lives. As the world’s most trusted higher education specialist, we’ve helped over 1.3 million students access study opportunities since 2006, placing them at top universities across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Dubai. Our global team of 500+ professionals spans 40+ countries worldwide, offering expert counselling, admissions support, visa guidance, and university partnerships.

Main Duties

Reporting to the Head of Talent Development, the Instructional Designer will be responsible for designing and developing engaging, outcome-oriented learning content that aligns with the organisation’s strategic goals and global quality standards. This role will require collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate complex information into structured, scalable, and learner-friendly formats using modern instructional design methodologies, digital authoring tools, and learning platforms. This role plays a critical part in enhancing organizational capability and fostering a culture of continuous learning through high-impact content development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop engaging learning material focused on consultative sales, product knowledge, and soft skills to enhance student advising and ethical guidance
• Create a pool of learning resources, including how-to guides, interactive checklists, country readiness toolkits, simulations, pitch scenarios, and real-world practice exercises tailored to study abroad workflows.
• Use content authoring and design tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Canva, and others to design visually impactful, compelling and instructionally sound learning material
• Apply storytelling, case-based learning, and scenario-driven formats to simplify complex topics
• Transform service and operational content into clear, accessible, and engaging formats like videos, infographics, slide decks, and visual SOPs, ensuring clarity for both internal teams and end users.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure learning content is current, accurate, and aligned with processes and policies.
• Publish and manage content on the LMS, ensuring it’s mobile-optimised, brand-aligned, and inclusive.
• Embed formative assessments, including knowledge checks, quizzes, and surveys, into learning journeys to evaluate comprehension, content effectiveness and learner satisfaction.
• Establish a version control and feedback loop with SMEs and stakeholders to ensure content relevance and incorporate updates on a rolling basis.

About the Candidate

• Creative, detail-oriented, and learner-first orientation
• Passionate about making knowledge accessible, engaging, and impactful in a global context
• Understands both internal enablement and market needs.
• Comfortable working across cultures, translating subject matter into clear, interactive learning experiences, and using technology to scale learning across a global team.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborates well with cross-functional teams, and has the ability to stay current with best practices in digital learning, instructional design, and adult learning space.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Psychology, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in instructional design and/or corporate training, ideally in EdTech or education.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in instructional design models (ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy).
• Hands-on experience with content development tools (Articulate, Captivate, Canva, Adobe Suite, etc.).
• Experience of digital learning platforms.
• Ability to balance creativity with structured learning outcomes.
• Experience in designing content for study abroad or international student support is preferred.
• Knowledge of global education systems (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, etc.) will be an advantage.

Job Summary

We’re building a next-gen learning and discovery platform for students—focused on curiosity, creativity and global exposure. As our Instructional Designer, you’ll be at the heart of crafting bite-sized, high-engagement learning experiences that don’t feel like “school” but still deliver clarity and confidence to young users.

If you’re someone who thinks in flows, gets how students consume content and can translate abstract ideas into delightful learning journeys, this is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Learning Experience Design

• Translate early-stage learning goals into structured, engaging and age-appropriate modules
• Design short, interactive micro-courses with formats like quizzes, gamified stories, visuals, and conversations
• Balance emotional connection, inspiration and outcomes across content formats

Content Architecture & Logic

• Create logic maps, user decision trees and branching structures to guide personal journeys
• Collaborate with product and AI teams to convert logic into rule-based recommendation systems
• Help define learning archetypes and map journeys accordingly

AI-Ready Structuring

• Design content in formats that are compatible with AI use—modular, tagged and prompt-friendly
• Work closely with prompt engineers to align tone, structure, and intent across conversational flows

Rapid Prototyping & Testing

• Create wireframe-level scripts and learning sequences for testing with real users
• Iterate based on student feedback, analytics, and observed behavior
• Maintain high empathy for young, distracted, digital-first learners

What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves:

• 4-6 years experience in instructional design, curriculum creation, or learning experience design
• Strong grasp of user-first content design (especially for students aged 13–21)
• Ability to create fast, visual-first prototypes (in tools like Google Slides, Canva, Notion, etc.)
• Familiarity with microlearning, outcome-based frameworks, and gamification principles
• Excellent communication and storytelling chops

Good-to-Haves:

• Background in edtech, creator tools or consumer-focused products
• Experience working with cross-functional product teams (design, product, engineering)
• Some exposure to AI tools, LLMs or prompt writing
• Interest in global education and career exploration content

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Fastest growth with the growth of the company
• Your work will directly impact how thousands of students think about their future
• Opportunity to work on a deeply meaningful problem with cultural and global relevance
• Creative freedom, fast iteration and the ability to test frontier ideas (including AI)
• Backed by a mission-driven leadership team and strong market insights

At GLA university, we are seeking a skilled Instructional Designer to join our team and play a crucial role in creating eBooks, eLearning tutorials, video-based content, and storyboards. The Instructional Designer will be responsible for designing and developing high-quality digital learning materials that effectively convey information and enhance learner engagement. This role requires a strong understanding of instructional design principles, creativity, and the ability to work collaboratively with subject matter experts and multimedia professionals.

Responsibilities

• Design and create instructional materials, including eBooks, eLearning modules, video scripts,

and storyboards that align with learning objectives and enhance user engagement.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess training needs and learning goals, ensuring that

content is tailored to the target audience.

• Develop detailed storyboards for eLearning courses and video content, outlining the structure,

flow, and visual elements of each project.

• Collaborate with graphic designers, videographers, and other team members to integrate

multimedia elements into instructional materials.

• Review and edit content for accuracy, clarity, and alignment with instructional goals, ensuring

high-quality deliverables.

• Implement assessment strategies to measure the effectiveness of instructional materials and

make data-driven improvements.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines and deadlines are met while

maintaining high-quality standards.

• Stay current with trends in instructional design, eLearning technologies, and best practices to

enhance the effectiveness of learning materials.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning & Development or a related field

Instructional Designer

Fulltime

Noida 62

Description:

Responsible for assessing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating virtual, online, and

instructor-led learning programs for the enterprise, using company web and video conferencing products and e-learning authoring tools, while remaining consistent with department and company policies and procedures; create and design documents/materials and select various instructional methods for training programs, based on learning theory, ensuring chosen procedures appropriately tie in with approved training content/programs; utilize a variety of tools and systems to create training materials and content that appropriately captures audiences and aids in the learning of necessary information; collaborate with subject matter experts as necessary, to review, develop, and implement learning solutions through both facilitator and e-learning methods; create new learning curriculum for the LMS, and enter training program content into the system while updating older content as necessary; develop and upload content across multiple platforms, effectively utilizing the full capability of the company LMS system.

What You’ll Do:

• As assigned, review current available training programs and evaluate company-wide skills, knowledge, and ability gaps for potential learning programs and content creation
• Review potential and recommended training programs with leadership and internal customers to determine content creation projects that would have the highest return on investment (ROI) for the organization
• Create and design documents/materials and select various instructional methods for training programs, based on learning theory, ensuring chosen procedures appropriately tie in with approved training content/programs
• Utilize a variety of tools and systems to create training materials and content that appropriately captures audiences and aids in the learning of necessary information
• Ensure a variety of e-learning and hard copy materials are created for an assortment of training sessions and audiences, as defined by internal customer group needs
• As necessary develop storyboards, scripts, videos, audio files, simple simulations, assessments, and job aids that meet business specifications and training needs
• Develop learning materials (e.g., learner guides, handouts, PowerPoint presentations, e learning campaigns, etc.) for instructors and participants to ensure a flawless learning delivery
• Collaborate with subject matter experts as necessary, to review, develop, and implement learning solutions through both facilitator and e-learning methods
• Ensure that learning materials adhere to learning requirements, adequately support established learning objectives, and properly follow department and company policies and procedures
• Conduct pilot sessions on course materials prior to delivering to trainees to ensure validity, making course corrections as necessary prior to official training program launches
• Create post-course evaluations to ensure transfer of knowledge and skills
• Analyze post-course evaluation data and adequately report information back to leadership team and internal customers as applicable
• Review course evaluation data and use feedback to improve learning initiatives, materials, tools, and delivery methods
• Coordinate research of additional learning products and services, recommending changes, revisions and methods to improve learning materials as applicable
• Continuously stay up-to-date one-learning tools available in the market and best practices in regards to content and instructional design

Applicant for this job will be expected to meet the following minimum qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in instructional design, communications, educational technology, or a related field is required
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in instructional design, communications, educational technology, or a related field is preferred
• Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for educational requirements

What Experiences You Bring:

• Minimum two years' experience in a corporate learning organization required, preferably with familiarity of both facilitator lead and e-learning programs
• Minimum two years of e-learning authoring and instructional design experience required
• Minimum one year learning management system (LMS) experience is required
• Previous experience with adult learning theories such as ADDIE and Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Evaluation is preferred

Other:

• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
• Previous experience withe-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline 2, Brainshark,
• Captivate, Camtasia, etc.) experience preferred

Senior Learning Design Consultant

The person in this role will be responsible for handling Learning Design projects end to end collaborating with other Instructional Designers across the global team. This role demands go-getters who demonstrate proactive communication, high attention to detail, thorough understanding of learning theories, application of visual media design for learning, and excellent hands-on proficiency in authoring tools like Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, etc. A flare for research, innovation, and implementation of cutting-edge industry trends is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project managers, Business Partners (ELBPs), subject matter experts (SMEs), and other key stakeholders to identify target audience training needs against required training timelines
• Conduct stakeholder and SME interviews to determine, recommend and document project instructional standards, learner engagement strategies, and evaluation plan
• Applies solid instructional design methodology, including adult learning theory, interactive activities, and competency-based evaluations to produce high-quality, interactive learning solutions.
• Design and develop course content included but not limited to measurable learning objectives, scenarios, simulations, audio scripts, progress checks, performance evaluations, and knowledge assessments
• Design and develop new hire and tenured testing and assessments
• Utilize ADDIE, SAM, Kirkpatrick, and other recognized models to rapidly design, develop, and publish engaging course content and learning activities for ILT, online and virtual modalities with continuous evaluation/improvement cycles for the course content
• Adapt instructional materials created for one format to another format (usually from face-to-face to eLearning and virtual)
• Upload, test, and maintain content to an LMS
• Contribute to continuous improvement of instructional design and training processes
• Coach and mentor less experienced staff

Desired Skill Sets

• Relevant experience in an instructional design role
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing training materials in all modalities, including ILT, e-learning, video
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders, SMEs, front-line managers, and front-line employees
• Experience explaining complex topics to a novice audience
• Demonstrated working knowledge of eLearning development tools such as Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Vyond, and Captivate. Experience with Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/Animate will be an added advantage.
• Experience with coordination and organization for global initiatives
• Demonstrated use of multiple learning methods and link appropriate methods with learners and outcomes
• Business English skills both verbal and written

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher qualification in Communications/English Literature/Engineering
• Exceptional written and spoken English, other languages an advantage
• 6+ years in Instructional Design
• Experience working in a global Learning Department.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in Hyderabad for an Instructional Designer. We're looking for someone who can quickly understand and interpret product features, user journeys, and technical workflows. Good knowledge of technologies and technology concepts.

⁠Design and develop digital learning assets, including:

•⁠ teractive product simulations

•⁠  plainer videos and animated content

•⁠  b aids, walkthroughs, and infographics

•⁠  earning modules using tools like Articulate or Adobe Captivate

•⁠  llaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and SMEs to gather information and ensure technical accuracy.

Great communication, writing, scripting, and storyboarding skills.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Analyze learning needs to address the business requirements, prioritize the identified skill gaps, develop the learning and curriculum strategy, and recommend fit-for-purpose learning interventions that align with business needs.
• Effectively collaborate with the clients to identify the business need and propose the learning solutions that best fit the clients’ needs and build trusted advisory relationships.
• Identify opportunities to implement new and innovative learning strategies into the solution while business priorities and learning needs evolve.
• Set up the project by defining the required processes, team structure, and ways of working; create and manage workplans to mitigate risks; establish collaborative working relationships; and support successful project execution.
• Manage and mentor a team of instructional designers and media/technology designers across different locations and provide guidance for developing instructionally sound, creative and high-quality solutions with high-impact outcomes.
• Manage ecosystem partners for addressing learning needs, as needed.
• Manage budget, scope, timelines and effort needed to design and develop varied learning solutions across multiple programs; and align with internal and external stakeholders to manage and fulfill business expectations and commitments.
• Monitor project performance and report progress and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders and on multiple forums, as required.
• Demonstrate agility to adapt the learning solution to evolving business and audience needs, as needed.

Experience:

• Experience in the areas of instructional design, learning delivery and learning technology
• Expertise in executing successful corporate learning programs and managing large teams
• Experience in leading and managing agile learning projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in leading and delivering right learning solutions at the right time for enterprise-wide technology transformation programs, leadership programs, and other behavioral skilling programs, across industry groups and functions
• Experience in working with global teams, cultures and industries
• Experience in providing consulting services to the client to facilitate the design, development, and implementation of a variety of learning solutions
• Experience in developing strong strategic business relationships to identify opportunities and turn them to projects and thereby, drive business development
• Experience in designing new-age learning solutions and innovative application of eLearning technologies
• Be an expert in at least one niche area of learning design / technology / experience

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of learner-centric, performance-based instructional theories and adult learning principles and their implementation thereof
• Deep awareness of new, upcoming and disruptive technologies impacting various industry groups and their learning needs
• Strong project management skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment while delivering high quality results
• Strong analytical skills and experience using and presenting data to make decisions
• Ability to work effectively in an agile, continuously evolving, and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Ability to perform comprehensive reviews of training materials, proposals and training budget, effort and staffing requirements
• Ability to build strong relations with multiple stakeholders
• Experience in using rapid development tools (e.g. Articulate Studio, Storyline, Captivate, and Camtasia) and working with learning platforms such as LMSs (e.g., Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD), SuccessFactors, SumTotal) and LXPs (e.g., Degreed, Edcast, Fuse Universal, Percipio, Area9) is an additional advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop ERP training materials such as eLearning modules, ILT decks, user manuals, job aids, and simulations.

• Collaborate with ERP consultants, internal SMEs, and process owners to translate technical workflows into learner-friendly content.

• Create end-user learning journeys that cover pre-implementation, go-live, and post-implementation phases.

• Use instructional design tools (e.g., Articulate 360) to develop engaging and interactive learning modules.

• Coordinate with the Change Management and L&D teams to ensure consistent and timely training rollout aligned with ERP deployment timelines.

• Leverage platforms like Whatfix or similar digital adoption tools to embed contextual learning into ERP systems.

• Apply multimedia tools to create high-quality videos, animations, and voiceovers; ensure clear audio encryption and editing standards are met.

• Review and improve content based on learner feedback and training effectiveness data.

• Ensure adherence to branding, tone, and instructional quality standards. Maintain version control and documentation across all training resources and platforms.

Key skills and experience required

• Proven experience in instructional design, particularly for ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).

• Strong knowledge of tools including Whatfix (or similar), Articulate 360, Canva, video editing software, and audio encrypting tools.

• Ability to simplify complex business processes for end-user comprehension.

• Working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, or basic programming is a plus.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, eLearning authoring tools, and multimedia production tools.

• Strong visual storytelling skills and understanding of adult learning principles.

• Effective communication, stakeholder management, and project coordination abilities.

• High attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.