Instructional Designer

At Instructure

, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers.

We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome. And that's where you come in:

Instructure is seeking an innovative

Instructional Designer to create amazing learning experiences in a fast-paced, get-stuff-done environment as part of a collaborative and fully remote team.

What You’ll Be Doing as an Instructional Designer:

• Create an unparalleled customer experience by consulting and collaborating with client-based institutional leadership teams to design and build world-class online learning experiences.
• Design, curate, create, revise, align, and structure content, activities, and assessments in Canvas LMS along with Canvas Credentials, Mastery Connect and/or Elevate Standards Alignment to align with learning objectives
• Utilize graphic design software (Illustrator, Photoshop, Google Draw, Adobe Stock, etc.) to design original visual assets for course development.
• Leverage HTML skills and the functionality of the Rich Content Editor in Canvas to create course content that meets or exceeds WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
• Collaborate with instructors, SMEs (subject matter experts), and/or curriculum writers to develop engaging online learning experiences for all types of Canvas courses (brick and mortar, fully online, hybrid, self-paced, blended learning, etc.).
• Incorporate best practices and Universal Design for Learning Guidelines into course design for innovative and engaging learning.
• Deliver onsite or remote workshops (e.g. custom course, delivery of workshop, course as a resource for continuing education) as needed
• Build and maintain professional relationships with instructors, SMEs, and stakeholders.
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding course design elements, goals, deadlines, and objectives.
• Coordinate and manage multiple projects at once small to medium in size including tracking hours, identifying key deliverables and recommendations, and providing ongoing communication to stakeholders

What You Should Bring to the Team as an Instructional Designer:

• Exceptional instructional design experience in Canvas LMS is a must!
• A strong portfolio demonstrating mad skills in designing and building eLearning experiences, incorporating graphic design assets, within Canvas for web and mobile platforms.
• A broad background in creating engaging digital content while applying instructional design best practices and incorporating learning/edtech theories.
• An understanding of key design concepts such as WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Guidelines, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and copyright.
• A specialized skill set in advanced graphic design software (Illustrator, Photoshop, Google Draw, etc.).
• Experience with basic HTML, instructional design software, authoring tools, and LTIs
• Strong written and verbal communication, as well as excellent active listening skills, that promotes effective meetings with clients, designers, and the Instructure team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting multiple project deadlines.
• An ability to present resources and facilitate conversation in a professional and polished manner.
• An understanding of credentialing, assessments, & alignment is a plus
• A bachelor’s degree in education, design, marketing, or other design-related fields.
• A Master’s degree in instructional design, adult learning, education technology, curriculum & instruction or other design-related fields is a plus, but not required.
• Application Requirements
• Resume -
• Submit your resume clearly detailing your Instructure Learning Platform product experience, expertise in developing learning experiences, and related knowledge/skills
• Cover Letter -
• Include a personalized cover letter detailing how your experience and skills make you the best candidate for this role and share why you’d like to work for Instructure as an Instructional Designer.
• Canvas Coursework Sample: Demonstrate your instructional design work in a Canvas course.
• The course should include a home page, modules, and a smattering of content in the modules.
• The homepage should showcase original graphic design elements you have created to complement the course content (e.g. banner(s), buttons, and/or other visual elements).
• Your course should apply design best practices and accessibility guidelines.
• Your course can be work you created previously for a client, a school assignment, or a new creation.
• Get in on all the awesome at Instructure!
• We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:
• Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
• Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.
• Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
• Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth
• The technology and tools you need to do your best work
• Motivosity employee recognition program
• A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection
• We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.
• Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.
• All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.
• Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.