Instructional Designer

Arthan is supporting a partner organization in hiring for an experienced and mission-driven Instructional Designer to join Learning & Content team. The role involves designing and developing innovative digital learning experiences tailored for adult learners with limited digital exposure.

This role offers the chance to design engaging, user-friendly learning content delivered via a mobile app and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including UX, research, and technology.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and develop digital learning modules aligned with the organizations skill development roadmap for AI-related work (e.g., transcription, image annotation, content evaluation).

2. Convert complex digital tasks into accessible, bite-sized learning experiences suitable for low-literacy and low-tech learners.

3. Collaborate with the Learning Lead, content writers, and UX/UI designers to ensure modules are pedagogically sound and visually engaging.

4. Design storyboards, assessments, quizzes, and feedback tools to track learner progress and engagement.

5. Contribute to pilot testing and user feedback loops to continuously improve instructional content.

6. Ensure alignment of content with adult learning principles, especially for underserved, first-time digital users.

7. Stay updated on best practices in mobile learning, gamification, and instructional design trends.

8. Support documentation, training guides, and toolkits for internal teams and field implementers.

Qualifications & Experience:

1. Bachelors degree in any discipline; Masters degree preferred.

2. 5+ years of experience in instructional design or curriculum development, with at least 2 years of experience designing for mobile-based content.

3. Prior experience in the edtech, nonprofit, or workforce skilling sectors is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

1. Strong understanding of instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) and adult learning theory.

2. Experience designing accessible learning experiences for low-literacy or underserved populations.

3. Proficiency with authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate, Rise) and/or basic multimedia editing.

4. Familiarity with UX principles and their application to learning design for mobile platforms.

5. Strong visual communication and storytelling skills.

6. Excellent collaboration skills and attention to detail.

Desirable Attributes:

1. Knowledge of AI-related skills such as data labeling, annotation, or transcription.

2. Experience using learning analytics or data-driven instructional design.