Instructional Designer - V

Essential Job Functions:

• Design comprehensive learning architectures using instructional design frameworks (ADDIE, SAM, Backward Design, Bloom’s Taxonomy) to align with business and learner objectives.
• Author instructional materials including elearning course content, course outline, video scripts, visual storyboards, infographics, and assessments (all types) following WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
• Partner with subject matter experts to validate content accuracy, technical feasibility, and alignment with real-world application.
• Create and maintain comprehensive visual design standards and writing style guides ensuring brand consistency and learning effectiveness across all deliverables.
• Develop course assets using rapid authoring tools including Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Captivate, video production tools, manage video scripts, and storyboards.
• Configure and manage learning content within Learning Management Systems (LMS); ensure proper course setup, sequencing, tracking, and reporting.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance content development workflows, generate summaries, refine language, and improve design efficiency.
• Build and refine reusable templates and frameworks for course outlines, module planning, storyboarding, and assessment to standardize and accelerate development.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
• Support fellow instructional designers and communicate design rationale and best practices to stakeholders.
• Conduct comprehensive quality assurance reviews and structured peer reviews, whenever and wherever needed.

Qualifications:
Skills:

• Deep knowledge of instructional design frameworks: ADDIE model, SAM Model, Backward Design, and Bloom's Taxonomy.
• Practical experience creating visual design standards and style guides for learning content; ability to establish brand consistency and visual hierarchy across course materials.
• Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards for color contrast, font legibility, and inclusive design.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills with attention to grammar, tone, and terminology consistency.
• Proficient experience with developing video/audio scripts, visual storyboards, course outlines, module planning documents, learning objectives, and assessment strategies aligned to Bloom's Taxonomy and competency frameworks.
• Hands-on, proficient experience with elearning authoring platforms: Articulate Storyline 360 and/or Rise 360 (required), Camtasia or similar tools (preferred).
• Practical experience configuring and managing courses in an LMS, including course setup, enrollment, content sequencing, and learner access controls.
• Familiarity with SCORM packaging and course uploads; ability to troubleshoot content delivery and learner access issues.
• Conduct thorough QC review of all course materials before launch, including content accuracy, accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1), visual design consistency, technical functionality, and assessment alignment.
• Perform structured peer reviews of storyboards to evaluate instructional strategy, content clarity, visual design specifications, interactivity, writing standards, accessibility, and technical feasibility.
• Identify and document gaps, inconsistencies, and accessibility issues; categorize feedback as blockers, major, or minor; and track resolution through defect management systems.
• Proven ability to elicit, synthesize, and validate information from technical and business SMEs through interviews, workshops, and iterative feedback sessions.
• Experience managing SME availability, expectations, and timelines within project constraints.
• Proficiency using generative AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, or similar) to enhance instructional design workflows: content ideation, script drafting, copy refinement, and technical troubleshooting.

Education:

• 7+ years of professional instructional design experience in corporate, higher education, or specialized training environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Learning & Development, Education, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with version control systems.

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About VARITE: VARITE is a global staffing and IT consulting company providing technical consulting and team augmentation services to Fortune 500 Companies in USA, UK, CANADA and INDIA. VARITE is currently a primary and direct vendor to the leading corporations in the verticals of Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardware and Software, Digital Marketing and Media Solutions, Clinical Diagnostics, Utilities, Gaming and Entertainment, and Financial Services.

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