Job Description Senior Instructional Designer Location: Boston, Massachusetts Date Posted: 5/19/2025 Employment Type: Consulting Recruiter: Clayton Minnich Recruiter Email: clayton.minnich@avidtr.com Job ID: JN -052025-17245 Job Description Key Responsibilities You’ll engage with a portfolio of cross-functional, design-led initiatives, including: Classroom Experience Redesign: Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of classroom technology and design, including usability research, prototype evaluation, and user experience improvements.AI in Education Resource Development: Help maintain and grow a digital knowledge hub dedicated to the evolving intersection of AI and pedagogy. This includes content creation, video production support, and collaboration with faculty contributors.Instructional Design Consultation: Apply learning sciences and design-thinking expertise across the team's efforts, including multimedia learning design, pilot technology integrations, and evaluation planning. Ideal Candidate Profile You are a strategic thinker with deep instructional design experience and an ability to move from onboarding to ownership quickly. You're excited by the chance to work in a dynamic academic setting and thrive in fast-paced, high-collaboration environments.Required Skills & Experience: Expertise in Instructional Design & Learning Sciences: Deep understanding of cognitive science, engagement strategies, accessibility, and design for various learning technologies and formats.Project Management Excellence: Proven track record of leading complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders. Strong command of tools like Asana, Slack, and Microsoft 365.Exceptional Writing & Editorial Skills: Ability to produce and refine content that clearly communicates complex concepts—especially related to AI, education, and instructional design.Data-Informed Design Approach: Experience conducting discovery through interviews, surveys, and usability testing, and translating findings into actionable recommendations.Self-Starter with High Autonomy: Quick learner with a resourceful mindset, comfortable navigating academic environments with minimal hand-holding.AI Literacy in Educational Contexts: Knowledge of current AI tools and trends, and their application in teaching and learning workflows.Multimedia Collaboration Experience: Skilled in guiding instructional video and media production, including working with faculty and studio teams. Bonus for hands-on design skills in areas like graphic design or animation.Academic Environment Savvy: Familiarity with the culture, rigor, and rhythm of higher education institutions—particularly within graduate or professional programs. Apply for this job