Instructional Designer Job Description

We are looking for an Instructional Designer to turn expertise into learning experiences that people complete and use. You will analyse training needs, design programmes and materials, and work with subject matter experts, trainers and developers to deliver them. You will also check that the learning works, using feedback and results to improve it.

Responsibilities

• Analyse learning needs with managers and subject matter experts and define clear learning objectives
• Design learning pathways in the right mix of formats: e-learning, classroom, blended and on the job
• Write storyboards, scripts, exercises, assessments and facilitator guides
• Build e-learning modules and multimedia content with authoring tools
• Work with subject matter experts to turn complex content into clear, practical material
• Apply adult learning principles and accessibility standards to every course
• Pilot new courses, collect learner feedback and revise content
• Measure the effectiveness of training with agreed indicators and report on results
• Manage design projects, timelines and relations with vendors or freelancers
• Keep content up to date when processes, tools or regulations change

Requirements

• Degree in education, instructional design, learning sciences or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience designing training for adults, in a company or an education setting
• Knowledge of instructional design models and of adult learning principles
• Proficiency with authoring tools and a learning management system
• Excellent writing skills and a sense of structure
• Ability to interview experts and extract what learners really need to know
• Organisation and ability to manage several projects at once

Nice to Have

• Experience with video, animation or graphic design
• Experience in evaluating learning impact
• Experience in a specialised sector such as healthcare or industry
• Knowledge of accessibility standards for digital content