Instructional Designer

XPO India Shared Services

XPO

Position Title:

Learning and Development (L&D) – Instructional Designer

Division/Organization:
Learning and Development (L&D) HR

Location:

Pune, XPO India Shared Services

Reports to:

Senior Manager,   Learning and Development (L&D)

Overview

At XPO, the Instructional Designer plays a critical role in building high-quality, scalable learning solutions that support employee capability, performance, and business outcomes. This role blends strong instructional design skills with hands-on content development and is ideal for a mid-level L&D professional who thrives in a fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environment.
The role is an individual contributor position, owning assigned work streams end-to-end while collaborating closely with SMEs, program managers, and senior instructional designers.

Pay, benefits and more.
We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including medical insurance, life insurance, etc.
We provide free transport facilities.

Location  :
Pune

Timing  : 1:00PM – 10:00PM

What you'll do on a typical day:

Instructional Design

Translating business and performance needs into learner-centered solutions using established instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM).
Conduct learning needs analysis with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts.
Design clear learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment approaches aligned to defined outcomes.
Create storyboards, design documents, and learning maps for self-paced, virtual, and blended programs.
Ensure alignment with company learning standards, branding, accessibility, and quality guidelines.

Content Development

Develop engaging learning content including eLearning modules, facilitator guides, learner guides, job aids, assessments, and microlearning assets.
Use approved authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Rise/Storyline, Captivate, Premiere Pro, Aftereffects) to build digital learning experiences.
Write effective instructional copy, scenarios, scripts, and feedback text tailored to adult learners.
Incorporate interactivity, practice activities, and knowledge checks to reinforce learning.
Maintain and update existing learning assets based on feedback, business changes, or performance data.

Collaboration & Delivery

Partner with SMEs to extract, validate, and refine content efficiently.
Manage assigned deliverables, timelines, and review cycles with minimal supervision.
Incorporate stakeholder and QA feedback quickly while maintaining quality standards.
Collaborate with program leads and senior IDs to continuously improve learning effectiveness and efficiency.

Role Scope & Leveling

Operates independently on well-defined projects and contributes to moderately complex learning initiatives.
Applies standard instructional design practices with growing depth and confidence.
Requires limited guidance but escalates risks and dependencies appropriately.
Does not manage people but may support or informally guide junior team members.

What you need to succeed at XPO:
At a minimum, you'll need:
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Sciences, Communication, or a related field.
3 to 6 years of experience in instructional design and/or learning content development within a corporate or professional environment.
Solid understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.
Proven hands-on experience developing digital learning content using industry-standard tools.
Strong written communication, attention to detail, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting global or distributed learners.
Familiarity with LMS platforms and basic learning metrics.
Experience designing learning for functional, technical, or leadership audiences.
Awareness of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive learning practices.
Exposure to agile or iterative learning development approaches.

Core Competencies
Learner-first mindset
Execution excellence and quality focus
Collaboration and stakeholder partnership
Adaptability and continuous learning
Clear communication and problem-solving

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