Senior Instructional Designer

AEON Software; Pune City; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative work environment

Exposure to global clients

Dynamic team culture

Flexible work setup

Job summary

A leading software firm in Pune is hiring a Senior Instructional Designer to craft impactful eLearning solutions. The role requires 5+ years of experience in instructional design, focusing on storytelling and solution design. Collaboration with Sales teams is key, and the ideal candidate should excel in creating engaging instructional content. Flexible work setup offered in a creative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in instructional design with a focus on solution design.
• Ability to design and pitch learning experiences independently.
• Strong visual storytelling and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements with Sales to define learning goals.
• Create instructional design documents and storyboards.
• Collaborate with Sales/Pre-Sales to design instructional solutions.
• Conduct client discovery calls to gather training needs.
• Stay updated on learning trends.

Skills

Instructional design

Story-boarding

Collaboration

Written communication

Client engagement

Tools

Miro

MS Visio

Job description

Overview

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AtFidus Business Services Private Limited, we create impactful and tailored e Learning solutions that drive business results. With clients across industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, BFSI, and retail, we design immersive learning experiences that help organisations scale their L&D efforts effectively. We are currently looking for a passionate and strategicInstructional Designer who is equally skilled in storytelling, learning design, and partnering with business functions to craft winning solutions.

Job Description-

We’re hiring Senior Instructional Designer who brings 5+ years of experience and strong expertise in instructional design, story-boarding, and learning solutions. The ideal candidate is not expected to develop in authoring tools like Articulate Storyline or Captivate, but instead to focus on the core instructional thinking, learning architecture, and content strategy behind effective training solutions. This role will also require active collaboration with the Sales and Pre-Sales teams to support proposals, solution notes, and client meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze client requirements in collaboration with Sales, SMEs, and project stakeholders to define learning goals and strategies.
• Create detailed instructional design documents (IDDs) and storyboards for e learning, micro learning, gamified modules, and scenario-based learning.
• Work closely with the Sales/Pre-Sales team to design instructional solutions for RFPs/RFIs, craft high-impact proposal content, and support client pitches or demos.
• Participate in client discovery calls to gather training needs and propose relevant digital learning strategies.
• Translate technical or complex concepts into learner-centric, engaging instructional content.
• Apply adult learning theories, Bloom’s taxonomy, and ADDIE/AGILE models to structure learning content effectively.
• Collaborate with visual designers and development teams to ensure instructional integrity and content alignment in the final product.
• Conduct content QA and storyboard-to-course reviews to ensure learning outcomes are met.
• Stay up to date with learning trends and recommend innovative formats where relevant (e.g., simulations, interactive videos, branching).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of experience in instructional design, with a strong focus on story-boarding and solution design.
• Ability to independently design and pitch learning experiences to internal teams and clients.
• Strong written communication and storytelling skills; ability to present concepts visually.
• Comfort working with Sales/BD teams and contributing to solution decks, solutioning documents, and client meetings.
• Exposure to e Learning levels (1–3), gamified learning, micro learning, and scenario-based design.
• Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including graphics, tech, and client services.

Preferred (Good to Have)

• Experience in designing learning for industries like healthcare, BFSI, manufacturing, or infrastructure.
• Exposure to tools like Miro, MS Visio, or white boarding platforms to visualise learning journeys.
• Awareness of accessibility (WCAG), DEI in learning, or localisation strategies.

What We Offer

• A creative and growth-oriented work environment with exposure to global clients.
• Opportunities to contribute strategically to both design and pre-sales efforts.
• Flexible work setup (remote/hybrid) with a strong culture of collaboration.
• A dynamic team that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.

Notes

Note: Please do not apply for freelancing. Preferably from Ahmadabad, Pune and Mumbai.