Instructional Designer

Educational Outreach, IIT Bombay; Mumbai; On-site; INR 520,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Instructional Designer will play a key role in designing and developing high-quality, engaging learning experiences for IIT Bombay’s Educational Outreach initiatives.

This Mumbai-based, on-campus role requires collaboration with faculty and cross-functional teams to translate academic content into learner-centric formats using PowerPoint and Articulate 360, ensuring accessibility and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in a relevant field; formal training or certification in Instructional Design preferred.
• 4-6 years of instructional design experience, preferably in academic settings.
• Strong PowerPoint skills with animations and triggers mandatory.
• Hands-on experience with Articulate 360 (Storyline, Rise, Studio).
• Experience in content curation and building structured learning journeys.
• Familiarity with LMS and e-learning authoring tools.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts into engaging learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to define learning objectives and design curriculum frameworks for online and blended programs.
• Create course outlines, lesson plans, and instructional materials aligned with best practices.
• Develop high-quality PowerPoint presentations with advanced animations, transitions, and triggers.
• Design engaging multimedia content including videos, assessments, and interactive modules.
• Storyboard lessons and video content using PowerPoint, Word, or Excel.
• Build e-learning assets using Articulate Rise and Storyline.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure instructional effectiveness, accuracy, and accessibility.
• Ensure compliance with copyright and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with videographers, program managers, and designers for seamless course delivery.
• Stay updated with instructional design trends and bring innovation into learning solutions.

Skills

PowerPoint Animations

Articulate 360

LMS familiarity

Project Management

Communication

Education

BSc / MSc in relevant field

Tools

Articulate Rise

Storyline

Studio

LMS

Job description

To help IIT Bombay rank among the world’s top institutes for engineering and technology by fostering innovation, knowledge dissemination, and impactful learning experiences for professionals across disciplines.

About Us

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, established in 1958, is India’s leading institute for science, engineering, and technology education. Recognized as an Institution of Eminence by the Ministry of Education, IIT Bombay ranks #1 in India and among the top global institutes for Engineering & Technology.

The Educational Outreach (EO) Team delivers continuing and executive education for working professionals in India and abroad. EO enables learners to access IIT Bombay’s world-class faculty and research expertise through online, hybrid, and in-person programs that blend academic depth with industry relevance.

Role Overview

The Instructional Designer will play a key role in designing and developing high-quality, engaging learning experiences for IIT Bombay’s Educational Outreach initiatives.

This role focuses on curriculum design, storyboarding, and creating interactive e-learning content using tools such as PowerPoint and Articulate 360. You will work closely with faculty and cross-functional teams to translate academic content into structured, learner-centric formats.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to define learning objectives and design curriculum frameworks for online and blended programs
• Create course outlines, lesson plans, and instructional materials aligned with best practices
• Develop high-quality PowerPoint presentations with advanced animations, transitions, and triggers
• Design engaging multimedia content including videos, assessments, and interactive modules
• Storyboard lessons and video content using PowerPoint, Word, or Excel
• Build e-learning assets using tools like Articulate Rise and Storyline
• Conduct quality checks to ensure instructional effectiveness, accuracy, and accessibility
• Ensure compliance with copyright and regulatory standards
• Work closely with videographers, program managers, and designers for seamless course delivery
• Stay updated with instructional design trends and bring innovation into learning solutions

Desired Experience / Skills

• Bsc/Msc in a relevant field; candidates with formal training or certification in Instructional Design or e-learning tools will be preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in instructional design, preferably in academic or university settings
• Strong expertise in PowerPoint (animations, triggers) is mandatory
• Hands-on experience with Articulate 360 (Storyline, Rise, Studio)
• Experience in content curation and building structured learning journeys
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and e-learning authoring tools
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to simplify complex concepts into engaging learning experiences

Please note:

This is a Mumbai-based, on-campus role at IIT Bombay. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.