Instructional Designer (EdTech)

HIGH DemandLOW AI RiskGROWING in SL

About This Role

Designing digital language learning materials and interactive courses.

A Day in the Life

You design and develop digital learning experiences for EdTech platforms, corporate training providers, or educational institutions, using instructional design models to create engaging, effective online and blended courses.

Analyse learning needs and define measurable learning objectives
Design course structure, learning sequences, and assessment frameworks
Develop e-learning content using authoring tools (Articulate Rise, Storyline, Adobe Captivate)
Create storyboards and scripts for video-based learning
Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate expertise into learnable content
Build interactive activities — quizzes, drag-and-drops, scenarios, simulations
Upload and configure content on LMS platforms (Moodle, Canvas, TalentLMS)
Conduct QA reviews of course content for accuracy, interactivity, and instructional quality

Work Environment

HYBRIDTeam: SMALLCASUALRemote: HIGH

Office or hybrid work environment at an EdTech startup, corporate training department, or educational institution. Sri Lanka's EdTech sector is growing with companies like Schoolguru, IQ EduTech, and international platforms such as Coursera and Udemy accepting Sri Lankan content developers. Corporate training departments in large companies also employ instructional designers.

Skills Required

Technical Skills

Instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, Bloom's Taxonomy, Gagné's Nine Events)E-learning authoring tools (Articulate 360, Rise, Adobe Captivate)LMS administration (Moodle, Canvas, TalentLMS, Teachable)Storyboarding and script writingMultimedia design basics (Canva, PowerPoint, video tools)Assessment design (MCQ, scenario-based, competency evaluation)Learning analytics and course evaluation methodology

Soft Skills

Translating SME knowledge into learnable contentProject management of course development timelinesCollaborative working with content expertsCreativity in interactive activity designAttention to learning sequence and cognitive loadWritten communication for instructional text

Tools & Software

Articulate 360 / Rise / StorylineAdobe CaptivateMoodle / Canvas / TalentLMSCamtasia / Loom (screen recording)Canva / Adobe Illustrator (visual design)Google Workspace / Microsoft OfficeTrello / Asana / Notion (project management)Vyond / Powtoon (animated video)

Salary in Sri Lanka (LKR / month)

Entry LevelRs.55k – Rs.100k/mo

Mid-LevelRs.100k – Rs.220k/mo

SeniorRs.200k – Rs.450k/mo

Entry: Junior Instructional Designer / E-Learning DeveloperMid: Instructional Designer (EdTech)Senior: Senior Instructional Designer / Learning Experience Designer

Typical progression: 2yr to mid · 5yr to senior

Risks & Challenges

AI / Automation Risk

LOW

MID TERM

Burnout Risk

LOW

Job Security (SL)

MEDIUM