Digital Instructional Designer, Digital Dexterity
Description
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Job Description
Role: Digital Instructional Designer
Location: Bangalore
Accountabilities:
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Curriculum ownership: Maintain and evolve the end-to-end Digital Dexterity curriculum in Bloom and associated toolkits so content is current, coherent and aligned to program outcomes and competency frameworks.
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Design & development: Create engaging, discovery-based learning experiences (e-learning, micro-learning, virtual ILT, facilitator guides, hands-on labs, assessments and job aids) that work across delivery formats and audiences.
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Repurposing for scale: Produce reusable assets and guides that non-trainers (champions, managers, community leads) can use to deliver office hours, town halls, small group sessions and on-the-job coaching.
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Subject matter collaboration: Partner with Digital Dexterity SMEs and cross-functional partners (Global Learning, IT, DD&T teams) to translate technical topics (everyday AI, automation, data literacy, collaboration tools) into effective learning experiences.
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Quality & compliance: Apply Takeda’s instructional standards and adult learning best practices; ensure content quality, accessibility and correct use of corporate branding, policies and any regulatory requirements.
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Continuous improvement: Use learner feedback and analytics to iterate content, measure learning effectiveness (completion, knowledge checks, application) and optimize for adoption.
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Delivery support: Support live sessions (facilitation support, train-the-trainer), office hours, and champion programs; prepare facilitators and maintain facilitator materials.
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Tooling & production: Author and maintain content in Bloom and in authoring tools (e.g., Articulate/Storyline, Adobe Captivate or equivalent); prepare basic multimedia (video edits, captions) or coordinate with vendors where required .
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Stakeholder engagement: Build strong working relationships with local markets, regional learning leads and Digital Dexterity stakeholders to ensure adoption and relevance of the curriculum.
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS :
Technical / Functional Skills
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Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM or equivalent) and discovery-based/experiential learning design.
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Experience designing digital learning for both asynchronous and virtual instructor-led delivery (micro-learning, interactive e-learning, assessments, facilitator guides).
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Hands-on experience with an LMS/LXP ( EdCast , SAP SF, or similar) and c ontent authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Captivate, or similar). Experience with Bloom ( EdCast ) is highly desirable.
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Familiarity with learning analytics and basic evaluation methods (Kirkpatrick/Phillips or equivalent) to measure and improve learning effectiveness.
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Comfortable converting technical topics (AI basics, automation, collaboration tools, data literacy) into simple, usable learning journeys.
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Basic multimedia skills (video editing, captioning, image prep) or experience working with production vendors.
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Strong project management skills — able to scope, prioritize and deliver multiple content streams on time.
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Excellent business English written and verbal communication; able to write clear learning scripts, facilitator notes and job aids.
Behavioural Competencies
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Learner-centric mindset and practical creativity in designing discovery activities.
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Strong collaboration and stakeholder management in matrixed/global environments.
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Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset.
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Attention to detail, quality orientation and sense of ownership.
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Comfortable working independently and escalating appropriately.
Essential Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning & Development, Communication, Human Resources, or related field.
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Minimum 3 + years of experience as an Instructional Designer, similar L&D role, designing digital learning for adult audiences.
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Fluent in English (speaking and writing) — required for content creation and stakeholder engagement.
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Demonstrated experience with learning authoring too ls and an LMS/LXP.
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Proven portfolio or samples of digital learning assets and curriculum work.
Desirable
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Prior experience designing learning about digital skills, AI fundamentals , data literacy or productivity/collaboration tools.
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Experience working in a global/ matrix organization and familiarity with localizing content.
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Familiarity with Bloom or learning platforms and governance practices.
Locations
IND - Bengaluru
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time