AI Instructional Designer
Location: San Francisco, CA
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: All Other
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The AI Instructional Designer role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence into the learning and development sector. As organizations rapidly adopt advanced AI technologies to enhance educational outcomes, the AI Instructional Designer plays a critical role in defining, shaping, and implementing AI-enabled learning strategies that drive measurable business and learner success. This position emphasizes evidence-based pedagogy, translating the latest in learning science into practical frameworks and innovative design patterns that leverage artificial intelligence for transformative impact.
Working remotely, the AI Instructional Designer will engage with interdisciplinary teams to create, document, and demonstrate AI-native learning experiences. The role requires a deep understanding of both instructional design and the capabilities of AI-driven systems, ensuring the design of adaptive learning paths, personalized assessments, and intelligent content delivery mechanisms. Collaboration is key, particularly with innovation program managers and subject matter experts, to test hypotheses, analyze results, and refine methodologies based on robust data analysis.
This role is ideal for professionals with a proven track record in instructional design, particularly those who have hands-on experience with AI-enabled learning solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for building comprehensive learning ecosystems, setting quality standards, and continuously evolving design practices based on learner performance data and feedback. The position also includes responsibility for the creation and maintenance of documentation, templates, and exemplar models that clearly illustrate best practices in AI-native learning design.
Joining this dynamic team means contributing to a leading-edge organization with a long history of success and innovation in the industry. With access to competitive compensation, full benefits, and the support of an experienced engagement manager, the AI Instructional Designer will be positioned to advance both personal career goals and organizational objectives. The company is recognized for its inclusive culture, employee ownership opportunities, and commitment to professional growth, making it an excellent environment for ambitious instructional designers ready to specialize in AI-powered education.
AI Instructional Designer - Summary- Lead the development and implementation of AI-driven learning methodologies and frameworks.
- Translate learning science principles into practical, scalable AI-enabled instructional solutions.
- Work remotely as part of a forward-thinking, innovative organization focused on technology-driven education.
- Document, template, and model AI-native learning best practices for enterprise-wide adoption.
- Collaborate with innovation and program management teams to test and optimize learning strategies.
- Define and document AI-native learning methodologies, integrating learning science and AI technologies.
- Create and maintain templates, documentation, and exemplar experiences that demonstrate applied AI-enabled learning design.
- Collaborate with innovation managers to develop and manage experiments, testing pedagogical hypotheses and analyzing results through a learning science lens.
- Develop and uphold learning design standards and methodology documentation for AI-enhanced educational experiences.
- Establish and refine quality criteria for various instructional formats, ensuring consistency and excellence.
- Utilize data-driven approaches to measure learning outcomes, analyze learner performance, and enhance instructional methodologies.
- Continuously improve learning experiences based on feedback, research, and performance analytics.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Employee stock ownership program for long-term growth and investment.
- Dedicated engagement manager for personalized support and career development.
- Recognition from ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award for 12 consecutive years.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an instructional designer, with a strong portfolio of implemented solutions.
- Direct experience with AI-enabled learning tools, such as adaptive learning systems, personalized paths, or AI-assisted assessments.
- Proven ability to design comprehensive learning ecosystems and build scalable frameworks and standards.
- Demonstrated expertise in applying experimentation and data-driven approaches to learning outcomes.
- Innovative thinker with a passion for leveraging AI to enhance educational strategies.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret learning data and refine instructional methodologies.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills for creating clear, actionable resources.
- Collaborative mindset, comfortable working cross-functionally with program management and technical teams.
- Adaptable and proactive in staying current with trends in AI and instructional design.
- Opportunity to work with a reputable, industry-leading organization that values innovation and employee ownership.
- Supportive, inclusive work culture with a focus on professional development and career advancement.
- This position is remote and offers flexibility for work-life balance.
- Positive mention: Employees benefit from the company’s strong presence and reputation in major markets, contributing to networking and professional growth.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.
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