Senior Instructional Designer

Senior Instructional Designer

We seek an experienced Senior Instructional Designer to lead the creation of impactful learning solutions and materials for global clients. Responsibilities include managing complex projects, mentoring junior IDs, establishing standards, developing deliverables, and collaborating with stakeholders to turn technical content into engaging learning experiences that align with organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Journalism, Education, Communication, English, or Humanities-related subjects
• Basic proficiency in MS Office
• Certification in Instructional Design is a plus
• Willing to work Onsite (BGC, McKinley, Taguig)
• Willing to work night shift (8PM -5AM / 11PM -8AM Manila Time)
• Can start ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Exhibit advanced proficiency in conducting learning needs assessments, designing curriculum and content outlines, implementing effective content strategies and training methodologies, and producing design documents, storyboards, scripts, and various instructional materials
• Apply extensive knowledge of instructional theories, adult learning principles, contemporary trends, and methods for measuring learning effectiveness
• Lead the design and development of diverse learning interventions, including classroom and digital learning, video-based training, game-based training, micro-learning modules, and immersive solutions such as AR/VR
• Collaborate effectively with subject matter experts, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure learning solutions align with organizational objectives and learner requirements, while supporting timely completion of projects
• Establish and maintain rigorous standards, guidelines, templates, review checklists, and procedures to uphold quality across deliverables
• Ensure thorough quality reviews of project outputs to consistently meet established quality benchmarks
• Demonstrate expertise in utilizing industry-standard and client-specific authoring tools—such as Articulate, Captivate, Lectora, Camtasia, Evolve, and SAP Enable Now—and possess an in-depth understanding of their technical capabilities and limitations
• Display exceptional interpersonal, client management, project management, and team leadership skills
• Show adaptability in managing multiple tasks, including business development activities such as RFPs, POCs, and case studies in support of pre-sales efforts
• Contribute to recruitment initiatives and other competency-building activities as required

Preferred Skills:

• Strong analytical, comprehension, and leadership skills
• Strong passion, a positive mind-set, and a 'can-do' attitude
• Proficiency in e-learning authoring tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Captivate, or Evolve
• Strong grasp of adult learning principles and learner-centric design
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills
• Ability to work independently and lead multiple projects in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
• Familiarity with LMS platforms
• Knowledge of DAP platforms
• Mandatory – MS Office (Intermediate), Articulate 360, Captivate, Evolve, Synthesia (Intermediate/Expert)
• Preferred – WalkMe, Whatfix

What We Offer:

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents —from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About Us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

Other employment-related information:

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.