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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

Required

Instructional Design & E-Learning Development

Preferred

Language Teaching Methodology & TESOLUI/UX Design

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

E-Learning Developer → Instructional Designer → Senior Designer → Learning Design Manager → Head of Learning Experience.

Risks & Challenges

AI Replacement Risk

LOW

MID TERM

Burnout Risk

LOW

Job Security (SL)

MEDIUM

How to Qualify in Sri Lanka

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At a Glance

SL Salary (entry)Rs.55k – Rs.100k/mo
SL Salary (senior)Rs.200k – Rs.450k/mo
SL DemandGROWING
Remote WorkHIGH

AI Replacement Risk

LOW

MID TERM

Sectors

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

To become a Instructional Designer (EdTech) in Sri Lanka. Relevant degree programmes include: Arts, Arts. Explore step-by-step career roadmaps contributed by Sri Lankan Instructional Designer (EdTech)s at paths.lk/career-paths/instructional-designer-edtech.

In Sri Lanka, a Instructional Designer (EdTech) earns LKR 55k–LKR 100k/month at entry level, LKR 100k–LKR 220k/month at mid-level, and LKR 200k–LKR 450k/month at senior level.

Key skills for a Instructional Designer (EdTech) in Sri Lanka: Instructional Design & E-Learning Development. Important soft skills: Translating SME knowledge into learnable content, Project management of course development timelines, Collaborative working with content experts. Tools and software: Articulate 360 / Rise / Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Moodle / Canvas / TalentLMS, Camtasia / Loom (screen recording).

E-Learning Developer → Instructional Designer → Senior Designer → Learning Design Manager → Head of Learning Experience.

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.