Instructional Designer

Company Description

Samridhi Infotech is dedicated to empowering businesses through customized HR and talent solutions. With a strong focus on EdTech staffing, IT staffing, Blockchain, and AI hiring, we partner with organizations to build high-impact teams that drive innovation and long-term growth. We position ourselves as strategic partners, enabling our clients to unlock their full potential through the right talent and expertise.

Role Description

This is a remote contractual role (12–14 months) for an Instructional Designer working with a Pune-based EdTech firm.

The Instructional Designer will be responsible for designing, developing, and refining instructional content aligned to defined learning objectives and pedagogical standards. The role involves close collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Senior Instructional Designers, and Project Managers to produce high-quality learning experiences across assigned modules or programs.

Key ResponsibilitiesInstructional Design & Development

• Conduct needs analysis to understand learning objectives, learner profiles, and content requirements
• Design and develop instructional artifacts such as blueprints, outlines, storyboards, assessments, and learning activities
• Apply established instructional design models and pedagogical best practices to create engaging and effective content
• Translate SME inputs into clear, structured, and learner-centric instructional materials

Content Execution & Quality

• Develop content in alignment with defined guidelines, templates, and quality standards
• Ensure instructional materials are consistent, accurate, and aligned with curriculum goals
• Incorporate feedback from Senior IDs, SMEs, and stakeholders to continuously improve learning assets

Collaboration & Project Support

• Work closely with Senior Instructional Designers to implement design direction and standards
• Collaborate with Project Managers to meet timelines, milestones, and delivery expectations
• Participate in design reviews and team discussions to resolve instructional or content-level challenges

Tools & Platforms

• Support development of e-learning content for LMS platforms
• Use authoring tools, collaboration platforms, and review systems as required by the project
• Assist in testing and validating learning materials prior to final delivery

QualificationsExperience

• 3–5 years of experience in Instructional Design or Learning Experience Design
• Prior experience in EdTech, Career and Technical Education (CTE), vocational training, or K-12 content (US education system preferred)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong proficiency in instructional design principles and curriculum development
• Experience conducting needs analysis and translating requirements into instructional solutions
• Understanding of assessment design, learning objectives, and instructional alignment
• Familiarity with LMS platforms, e-learning tools, and digital content development
• Ability to evaluate instructional content and suggest improvements
• Strong written communication, attention to detail, and collaboration skills

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Training, or a related field