Instructional Designer
Job Description
About Altoura
Altoura is the AI-powered learning platform trusted by the world's top industrial companies to train, upskill, and empower their frontline workforce.
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Seattle, USA, Altoura's platform — Altoura 360 — uses Azure OpenAI to transform Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), product manuals, and institutional knowledge into interactive VR/AR simulations, AI-powered copilots, and on-demand visual learning experiences.
What makes us different: Altoura is the only platform that enables companies to go from SOP to immersive simulation — no coding required. Our no-code Experience Builder, AI content automation, and real-time learning analytics make us the preferred choice for enterprise L&D and Operations teams globally.
We're a fast-growing, mission-driven team redefining how the world's workforce learns — and we're looking for passionate people to grow with us.
Microsoft Partner of the Year 2022–2023 &A1; Fast Company 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators
About the role – Instructional Designer
As an Instructional Designer at Altoura, you will lead the design and development of engaging learning experiences across online, in-person, and blended platforms — with a strong focus on VR-based training & Quality. You will play a critical role in identifying organizational learning needs and crafting effective, learner-centric content to address them.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement VR training programs aligned to diverse client learning objectives.
- Develop detailed instructional storyboards that translate learning objectives into engaging learner experiences.
- Review and revise storyboards based on stakeholder feedback and project objectives.
- Develop VR training storyboards, interaction flows, and assessment strategies for industrial safety and operational training programs.
- Design scenario-based, interactive, and simulation-driven learning experiences to improve learner engagement and knowledge retention.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including developers, 3D modelers, and subject matter experts — to produce accurate, engaging, and immersive training content.
- Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM) to build learner-centric solutions.
- Develop scripts, storyboards, and user flows for VR-based training scenarios.
- Conduct thorough quality checks (QC) on all learning content prior to final delivery, ensuring accuracy, consistency, functionality, and alignment with client requirements and instructional standards.
- Monitor learner feedback and training analytics to continuously improve training effectiveness.
- Evaluate training program effectiveness and recommend data-driven improvements based on feedback and analytics.
- Ensure all content is accessible, intuitive, and usable by audiences ranging from technical to non-technical backgrounds.
- Demonstrate a progressive mindset and continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, learning outcomes, and personal performance.
- Stay current with VR technology trends and instructional design best practices to continuously elevate training delivery.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.
- 4–5 years of experience in instructional design, preferably within the VR, AR, or eLearning industry.
- Demonstrated experience designing and developing immersive learning experiences.
- Strong knowledge of instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM) and adult learning principles.
- Hands-on experience with VR platforms and tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar development environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for developing clear and engaging learning content.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
- Experience with authoring tools (Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate) and LMS platforms is an advantage.
- Certifications such as CPLP (Certified Professional in Learning and Performance) or EGCP (eLearning Guild Certified Professional) are preferred.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Instructional design theory
- Needs analysis
- Content development
- Multimedia design
- eLearning technologies
- Project management
- AR / VR experience
- Quality control (QC)
- Requirement gathering
- Storyboarding & scripting
- Spatial learning principles
- Virtual reality learning
- Assessment design
- Stakeholder communication
- SME collaboration
- SOP-based training design
Education and Experience :
- 5+ years of experience in instructional design, preferably in the VR, AR, or e-learning industry.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.
- Prior experience in tools like Unity3D, Unreal Engine, or other specialized software used in AR/VR development preferred.
- Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) or eLearning Guild Certified Professional (EGCP) preferred.
