Instructional Design Director

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  • Full-Time
  • Remote
  • 140,000-185,000 USD / Year

Job Description:

The Instructional Design Director provides strategic leadership for the design, development, and implementation of learning programs and instructional content that support organizational goals, workforce development, and performance improvement. This role oversees instructional design strategy, leads a team of learning professionals, and ensures the delivery of high-quality learning solutions across digital, virtual, and blended learning environments.

This position is strictly limited to candidates who currently reside in the United States and are legally authorized to work in the U.S. Applications from individuals residing outside the United States will be rejected.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide instructional design strategies and learning initiatives

  • Oversee the creation of e-learning, instructor-led training, blended learning, and digital learning experiences

  • Manage and mentor instructional designers, learning developers, and training specialists

  • Establish standards, frameworks, and quality guidelines for learning design and content development

  • Partner with executive leadership, HR, and business stakeholders to identify learning needs and priorities

  • Drive innovation in instructional design methodologies, technologies, and learner engagement strategies

  • Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, budgets, and vendor relationships

  • Monitor learning effectiveness through analytics, assessments, and performance metrics

  • Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, learning regulations, and organizational policies

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Technologies, Human Resources, or a related field

  • 8–12 years of experience in instructional design or learning & development, including leadership experience

  • Proven experience managing large-scale learning programs and instructional design teams

  • Strong knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, etc.), and learning technologies

  • Experience with LMS platforms, e-learning authoring tools, and virtual learning environments

  • Excellent strategic planning, project management, and leadership skills

  • Strong written, verbal, and executive-level communication abilities

  • Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration in a remote work environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Instructional Design, Education Technology, Organizational Development, or related field

  • Experience in corporate learning, higher education, or enterprise training programs

  • Certifications in instructional design, learning technology, or project management

  • Familiarity with data-driven learning analytics and performance measurement

Compensation

  • Annual Salary Range: $140,000 – $185,000 USD, based on experience, leadership scope, and geographic location

  • Performance-Based Bonus: Eligible, based on organizational and individual performance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

  • Paid time off, paid holidays, and sick leave

  • Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

  • Flexible remote work arrangement

  • Professional development, certifications, and conference reimbursement

  • Leadership development and executive coaching opportunities

  • Employee wellness and assistance programs

Work Authorization & Residency Requirement

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

  • Must currently reside within the United States

  • Applications from candidates outside the U.S. will not be considered