4 Instructional Designer jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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• Support the TLC in e-content development and management of complex e-learning projects.
• Collaborate with the in-house graphic designer, faculty, and other personnel to develop teaching materials, educational podcasts, videos, and content.
• Evaluate and define design methodologies, pedagogical approaches, and innovative technologies to produce e-learning content.
• Develop syllabi, manuals, guides, accreditation, rubrics, and assurance of learning materials.
• Advance the University’s online education mission and strategy.
• Possess, and continue to develop, professional-level skills in instructional design, including, but not limited to, deep understanding of learning models, assessment, students’ engagement, pedagogy, visual and artistic appeal, learning technology, and curriculum mapping.
• Contribute to the production of high-quality videos, multimedia, and graphic materials to support the delivery of knowledge.
• Support the work of the TLC in developing e-content and contribute to strategic decisions.
• Contribute to the formulation and execution of the education technology strategy.
• Draft and curate policies and procedures related to e-learning, blended learning, and e-content.
• Collaborate with the concerned stakeholders to understand the requirements of AU’s various functions and their pedagogical needs.
• Devise, design, and build innovative and effective learning solutions that cater to AU's needs and solve possible emerging issues.
• Coordinate with Deans, HoDs, Program Directors, and Faculty to evaluate the needs for learning technologies (e.g., virtual classrooms, online courses).
• Develop and execute faculty training programs related to best practices in instructional design and online teaching.
• Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of existing learning technologies and suggest solutions to TLC manager.
• Conduct relevant research and pursue networking opportunities to stay abreast of the emerging technologies, educational theories, and other learning aspects relevant to teaching and learning.
• Develop, manage, and store learning objects, images, video clips, and other content.
• Coordinate and plan events, presentations, and other activities to promote modern instructional design techniques and online education.
• Attend TLC and other AU meetings as needed, and contribute positively.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the TLC manager.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Education, Instructional Design, Education Technology, etc. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• 5 years of experience in instructional design. Experience in a higher education environment is a plus.

• Ability to write effective instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts.
• Proven experience in instructional design and instructional design technology.
• Deep understanding of learning theories and applications and instructional design models.
• Ability to develop curriculum planning and mapping.
• Basic HTML and Flash programming knowledge.
• Solid knowledge of course development software.
• Experience with at least one Learning Management System (e.g. Moodle).
• Visual design skills (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with various individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Enthusiasm, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under stress and tight deadlines when needed.
• Full English proficiency is required. Arabic is a plus.
• Advanced computer skills are required.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Education and Training

Higher Education

Earn up to $40 / hour + performance bonuses. Work remotely and flexibly.

Outlier, a platform owned and operated by Scale AI, is looking for Graphic Design professionals to contribute their expertise toward training and refining cutting-edge AI systems. If you're passionate about visual design and excited by the future of AI, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

• Train AI models by writing and answering Graphic Design-related questions that reflect real-world creative challenges.
• Evaluate AI outputs by reviewing and ranking visual reasoning and problem-solving responses from large language models.
• Assess factual accuracy and design quality , using your subject matter expertise to provide feedback that improves model performance.
• Contribute across projects depending on your specific skillset and experience.

What We’re Looking For

Nice to Have

Pay & Logistics

You must be authorized to work in your country of residence. We do not offer sponsorship or employment documentation. International students may be eligible — check with your visa advisor.

Why Join Outlier?

This is a freelance position that is paid on a per-hour basis. We don’t offer internships as this is a freelance role. You also must be authorized to work in your country of residence, and we will not be providing sponsorship since this is a 1099 contract opportunity. However, if you are an international student, you may be able to sign up if you are on a visa. You should contact your tax / immigration advisor with specific questions regarding your circumstances. We are unable to provide any documentation supporting employment at this time. Please be advised that compensation rates may differ for non-US locations.

Earn up to $40 / hour + performance bonuses. Work remotely and flexibly.

Outlier, a platform owned and operated by Scale AI, is looking for Graphic Design professionals to contribute their expertise toward training and refining cutting-edge AI systems. If you're passionate about visual design and excited by the future of AI, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

What You'll Do

• Train AI models by writing and answering Graphic Design-related questions that reflect real-world creative challenges.
• Evaluate AI outputs by reviewing and ranking visual reasoning and problem-solving responses from large language models.
• Assess factual accuracy and design quality , using your subject matter expertise to provide feedback that improves model performance.
• Contribute across projects depending on your specific skillset and experience.

What We're Looking For

Nice to Have

Pay & Logistics

You must be authorized to work in your country of residence. We do not offer sponsorship or employment documentation. International students may be eligible — check with your visa advisor.

Why Join Outlier?

This is a freelance position that is paid on a per-hour basis. We don't offer internships as this is a freelance role. You also must be authorized to work in your country of residence, and we will not be providing sponsorship since this is a 1099 contract opportunity. However, if you are an international student, you may be able to sign up if you are on a visa. You should contact your tax / immigration advisor with specific questions regarding your circumstances. We are unable to provide any documentation supporting employment at this time. Please be advised that compensation rates may differ for non-US locations.