[Remote] Lead Instructional Designer - CTE

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Academian Inc is seeking a Lead Instructional Designer who will provide instructional design leadership for course development teams creating Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum. This role involves guiding the instructional development process, ensuring quality and engagement in course designs, and collaborating with AI teams to support scalable course development.ResponsibilitiesProvide instructional design leadership for course development teams across multiple CTE courses or clustersGuide instructional designers in translating subject matter expertise into effective course structures, learning activities, and assessmentsEnsure course designs align with established pedagogical frameworks and learner experience standardsLead instructional design decisions and quality standards for the onshore and offshore ID teamsDevelop and maintain instructional artifacts such as Course Design Documents (CDDs) / blueprints, storyboards, and lesson structures to establish the expectations for the teamsReview instructional artifacts such as course outlines, blueprints, storyboards, and lesson structures to ensure instructional coherence and qualityEnsure alignment between learning objectives, learning activities, and assessmentsMentor and guide instructional designers to strengthen learner engagement and instructional clarityPartner with subject matter experts to translate technical content into accessible and developmentally appropriate learning experienceEnsure industry-relevant examples and applied learning activities are incorporated effectively into course designEnsure course designs leverage the functionality of the client’s digital learning platform, including interaction types, embedded assessments, and scenario-based activitiesProvide guidance to instructional teams on designing activities that align with platform capabilitiesCreate and revise AI prompts to develop instructional contentCollaborate with prompt engineers and instructional leadership to ensure AI-assisted course generation aligns with instructional design standardsReview AI-generated instructional content to ensure accuracy, coherence, and alignment with course objectivesEnsure instructional designs support accessibility expectations and inclusive learning practicesHelp maintain consistency across course modules and clusters during scaled developmentSkillsMaster's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field8+ years of experience designing digital learning experiences or curriculumExperience leading instructional design efforts for multi-course or program-level curriculum initiativesStrong understanding of instructional design frameworks and learner-centered learning designExperience collaborating with SMEs, instructional designers, editors, and development teamsExperience reviewing instructional artifacts such as storyboards, blueprints, and lesson structuresExperience designing Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculumExperience working with digital learning platforms or proprietary courseware systemsExperience designing applied learning experiences such as simulations or scenario-based learningExperience supporting AI-assisted instructional design workflowsExperience working on large-scale curriculum developmentCompany OverviewAcademian Inc provides EdTech platforms and custom e-learning solutions for schools, universities, and workforce development programs. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in Chandler, Indiana, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.academian.com.