Senior Director-Instructional Design

Academian is looking for a Senior Director Instructional Design who brings strong instructional design expertise, a consultative mindset, and a deep understanding of the EdTech industry.

If you enjoy collaborating with clients, translating learning needs into effective solutions, and leading instructional design initiatives, we’d love to hear from you!

🔹 Key Responsibilities

• Consulting Engagement Execution
• Lead the execution of consulting engagements by providing expert guidance on instructional design initiatives.
• Ensure timely delivery and high-quality implementation of learning solutions.
• Apply relevant learning theories and instructional design models to develop effective training solutions.
• Proposal Development, Research & Prototyping
• Conduct research and analysis to develop instructional design recommendations for client proposals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create innovative learning solutions aligned with client requirements.
• Lead the development of Proofs of Concept (POCs) for new projects and accounts.
• Work with cross-functional teams to design and develop prototypes that demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of proposed solutions.
• Course & Product Audits
• Conduct comprehensive audits of courses and learning products to evaluate effectiveness, quality, and alignment with instructional design standards.
• Identify improvement opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to enhance learning outcomes.
• Design curricula, develop macro- and micro-level training designs, create training materials, and prepare Functional Specification Documents (FSDs).
• Learning Experience Design & Team Leadership
• Lead projects as a senior learning experience design expert, providing strategic and consultative design inputs.
• Mentor and guide team members to ensure instructional design excellence and high-quality project delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop diverse learning solutions.
• Apply strong design principles, interdisciplinary knowledge, and cross-cultural competency to learning projects.
• Ensure quality and consistency across all deliverables.
• Stakeholder & Client Management
• Collaborate with clients, business leaders, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), project managers, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define learning objectives.
• Manage stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment on expectations, feedback, and deliverables.
• Provide consultative recommendations that address client learning needs and business objectives.
• Manage stakeholder escalations, changing requirements, and coordination across design, content, and delivery teams.
• Thought Leadership & Industry Engagement
• Contribute articles and professional posts on instructional design trends, best practices, and emerging innovations.
• Support the development of Academian’s social media content strategy and thought leadership initiatives.

🔹 Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong expertise in instructional design and Learning Experience Design (LXD).
• Deep understanding of the EdTech industry and technology-enabled learning solutions.
• Experience designing program-level courses for school districts, colleges, and universities, as well as workforce development training.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum design, learning theories, training methodologies, and course development.
• Excellent consulting, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead projects, mentor team members, and manage multiple stakeholders while maintaining high-quality standards.

Why Join Academian?

Be part of a team that is transforming learning experiences through innovative, technology-enabled educational solutions and making a meaningful impact across the education ecosystem.