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WorldatWork is hiring a Vice President, Instructional Design. This role leads the Product and Content teams to design, develop, and deliver innovative learning experiences and certification programs that meet organizational goals and learner needs. The VP drives strategy, fosters cross-functional collaboration, mentors a high-performing team, and integrates emerging technologies to enhance education products for a global customer base.

Highlights

Lead design and delivery of digital, blended, and live learning experiences aligned with business goals.
Develop certification pathways including micro-credentials and stackable certificates.
Ensure accessibility, compliance, and quality standards across learning content.
Build and mentor a team of instructional designers and content developers.
Collaborate with executives, SMEs, industry partners, and academic advisors for content relevance and credibility.
Leverage emerging technologies such as AI, AR/VR, and adaptive learning to innovate educational offerings.
Require a Master's degree in Instructional Technology or related field and 10+ years of instructional design experience with leadership roles.
Proficiency with LMS platforms, MS Office, instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM), and authoring tools.
Preferred experience with Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Adobe Connect, and graphical design applications.
Lead and manage the Education team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Vice President, Instructional Design Full Description

Vice President, Instructional Design
Fully Remote • Remote US

Description

Position Purpose:

The VP of Instructional Design leads our Product and Content teams in designing, developing, and delivering transformative learning experiences that empower our customers. This role is uniquely positioned at the intersection of HR expertise, learning innovation, and product strategy, with a strong external focus. The role will shape the instructional design strategy through a variety of multi-media and classroom-based instruction methodologies such as classroom, virtual, print and hybrid deliveries. Unlike traditional Instructional Design roles, this role is externally oriented—leveraging deep organizational insight to create scalable, high-impact educational learning products for our globally diverse customer base. The role will also include building and mentoring a high-performing team and collaborating cross-functionally. This role ensures alignment with business goals, learner needs, and instructional best practices, while fostering innovation and excellence in content development.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Ensure all learning content meets accessibility, compliance, and quality standards.

· Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs using data and analytics.

· Stay current with trends in learning science, technology, and instructional design.

Strategic Leadership

· Define and drive the instructional design vision aligned with organizational goals and learner needs.

· Oversee the development of frameworks, standards, and processes for instructional design across modalities (digital, blended, live). Oversee the design and delivery of digital, blended, and live learning experiences.

· Champion learning science, accessibility, and inclusive design principles in all learning products.

Program Development

· Oversee the end-to-end design of certification pathways, including micro-credentials, stackable certificates, and capstone assessments.

· In collaboration with WorldatWork executives, SMEs, industry partners, and academic advisors ensure content relevance and credibility.

· Lead the integration of instructional design with credentialing technologies (e.g., digital badges, blockchain verification).

· Establish and uphold rigorous standards for accessibility, regulatory compliance, and instructional quality across all certification programs, ensuring every learning experience is inclusive, credible, and aligned with global best practices.

Team & Capability Building

· Build, lead, and mentor a team of instructional designers, learning experience architects, and content developers.

· Foster a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

· Establish performance metrics and development pathways for the instructional design function.

· Develop internal standards for instructional quality, accessibility, and learner engagement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Partner with Product, Content, Marketing, and Technology teams to co-create learner-centric experiences.

· Engage with external experts, educators, and partners to bring cutting-edge pedagogical approaches into our offerings.

· Represent instructional design in executive forums and strategic planning discussions.

· Drive thought leadership in certification design and learning innovation.

Innovation & Impact

· Drive the integration of emerging technologies—such as AI, AR/VR, and adaptive learning—to elevate the design and delivery of certification programs.

· Use data and learner analytics to inform design decisions and measure impact.

· Stay ahead of trends in education, edtech, and instructional design to inform strategy.

*Provide outstanding customer service both internally and external, while performing other duties as assigned.

*Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to contribute to the organization when needed.

Requirements

Qualifications:

· Requires a Master of Education degree in Instructional Technology, Educational Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

· 10+ years instructional design and training development experience with multiple platforms and delivery modes, plus experience in a leadership role.

· Experience in a product-led or externally facing education environment preferred.

· Deep understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and HR trends shaping the future of work.

· Preferred - experience designing and scaling certification programs or credentialing frameworks.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Passion for the profession and for work that is highly collaborative, and mission driven.

· Dedication to continuous learning and advancing the knowledge of the profession.

· Strong leadership, consulting and influencing skills.

· Experience with LMS platforms. Proficiency with MS office applications

· Expertise in instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM), adult learning theory, and curriculum development.

· Proficiency with learning technologies and authoring tools.

· Experience working with and managing SME relationships, such as vetting skills and availability for projects that have varying needs, managing expectations and deadlines, and follow through to project completion

· Excellent communication and stakeholder leadership abilities.

Preferred:

· Familiarity with global education standards and localization strategies.

· Thought leadership in instructional design or certification strategy.

· Experience with Articulate Storyline and Studio, Camtasia, Adobe Connect, graphical design applications, and other relevant software.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

(who, if any does this position oversee, if none, enter n/a)

Lead and manage the Education team, fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture.

Disclaimer - The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing in the job description constitutes an express or implied contract of employment or warranty of any benefits. Employment at WorldatWork is a voluntary employment-at-will relationship for no definite period of time.

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