Instructional Designer – XR Content Development

Company Overview

Group/Division

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

XR Storyboarding & Learning Design

• Analyze technical documentation, training materials, procedures, and engineering inputs.
• Visualize XR training concepts and transform them into clear, engaging, and interactive storyboards.
• Create detailed storyboards that guide XR, AR, VR, and 3D content development.
• Design learner-centric training experiences that improve knowledge retention and performance.
• Ensure instructional content follows established learning methodologies and XR best practices.
• Partner with SMEs, Instructors, Engineering teams, and Training Managers to gather requirements and validate content.
• Work closely with Mixed Reality Developers (MRDs) to translate storyboards into immersive XR experiences.
• Facilitate storyboard reviews, incorporate feedback, and drive approvals and sign-offs.
• Coordinate activities across global teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of projects.
• Manage multiple XR projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and delivery timelines.
• Proactively identify project risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
• Track project milestones, reviews, and stakeholder actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, process standardization, and innovation within the XR team.
• Communicate project status, risks, and expectations effectively across different organizational levels.
• Build strong working relationships with cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, willingness to learn new technologies, and openness to challenges.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Engineering, Technical Communication, Education, Learning Technologies, or a related field.
• 6–10 years of experience in Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design, Technical Training Development, or XR Content Development.
• Proven experience developing storyboards for technical, 3D, AR, VR, or XR learning solutions.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Experience working with technical documentation, procedures, and engineering content.

Minimum Qualifications

Key Skills & Competencies

• XR, AR, VR, or 3D learning content visualization experience.
• Storyboard development and learning content design expertise.
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams). Added advantage using tools like Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline 360.
• Familiarity with 3D/XR workflows and collaboration with design or development teams.
• Understanding of multimedia learning principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-driven, proactive, and highly organized.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and rapidly changing priorities.
• Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in manufacturing, semiconductor, engineering, or technical training environments.
• Experience supporting AR/VR/XR training content development.
• Knowledge of learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning technologies.

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

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