Associate Director - Instructional Design
Location
Chennai | India
Job description
ELB Learning is an award-winning eLearning and learning technology company that designs and deploys result-driven digital learning solutions.
ELB Learning offers the most comprehensive suite of products and services worldwide to ensure businesses deliver more immersive and impactful learning. As a market leader, ELB Learning creates and delivers turnkey and custom learning solutions, including eLearning, gamification, virtual reality, video practice and coaching, staff augmentation, and courseware. Today, 80% of the Fortune 100 companies trust ELB Learning to elevate their corporate learning experiences.
We are hiring an Associate Director – Instructional Design to be based in Chennai.
Job Summary:
As the Associate Director of Instructional Design, you will:
- Play a pivotal role in shaping the company's eLearning strategy and driving the development of high-impact learning solutions.
- You will lead a team of talented instructional designers in creating innovative and engaging learning experiences that align with the company's business objectives and employee needs.
- Your expertise in instructional design methodologies, learning technologies, and adult learning principles will be instrumental in ensuring the effectiveness of our eLearning programs.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Instructional Design team in the development and implementation of eLearning solutions that meet the company's training and performance improvement goals.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), stakeholders, and other departments to ensure that training programs are aligned with business needs and organizational objectives.
- Develop and implement instructional design strategies, including needs analysis, task analysis, and curriculum development.
- Select and utilize appropriate learning technologies and authoring tools to create engaging and effective eLearning content.
- Manage and oversee the production of eLearning materials, including scripts, storyboards, multimedia assets, and assessments.
- Conduct pilot testing and evaluation of eLearning programs to ensure their effectiveness and make necessary improvements.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in eLearning and adult learning principles.
- Present and communicate eLearning projects and initiatives to stakeholders and senior management.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to instructional designers to help them develop their skills and expertise.
Desired Skills:
- Master's degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technology, Education, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in instructional design, with a proven track record of developing and implementing effective eLearning solutions.
- Expertise in instructional design methodologies, including ADDIE, SAM, and Kirkpatrick's model.
- Proficient in using learning technologies and authoring tools, such as Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and how to apply them to eLearning design.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to mentor, manage and motivate a team of instructional designers.
- You must demonstrate AI readiness and be able to leverage AI in the various phases of design, development and deployment. Skills would include:
- Proficiency in using AI tools
- Navigating AI-powered systems
- Integrating transformative, generative AI technologies into course design
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in developing blended learning solutions.
- Knowledge of accessibility guidelines for eLearning.
- Experience with eLearning authoring tools, such as Articulate Rise, Lectora, Captivate, and Camtasia.
- Experience in training delivery methods, such as instructor-led training (ILT) and virtual instructor-led training (VILT).
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