Associate, Instructional Designer

Job Description ROLE SUMMARY We are seeking an Instructional Designer for American Campus Communities (ACC), a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company and the largest owner, manager and developer of high-quality student housing communities in the United States. This role is based in Bengaluru, India and is hired through Revantage India. The Instructional Designer supports ACC’s learning and development function by designing, developing and continuously improving scalable learning solutions that strengthen employee capability and operational performance. Working closely with US-based Learning & Development leadership, business leaders and subject matter experts, the role translates business needs, systems, policies and processes into engaging and practical learning experiences across instructor-led, virtual, blended and self-paced formats. The Instructional Designer manages assigned learning solutions through the design and development lifecycle, including needs analysis, instructional design, content development, implementation support and effectiveness measurement. The role also supports ACC’s learning management system, learning standards and large-scale business initiatives, while identifying opportunities to improve the quality, efficiency and scalability of learning through technology, Generative AI and modern instructional design practices. PRIMARY ROLE Analyze business needs, performance gaps and learner requirements in partnership with business stakeholders and subject matter experts, and recommend appropriate learning approaches and solutions. Design and develop instructor-led, virtual, blended and self-paced learning experiences using established instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles. Create high-quality learning materials, including facilitator guides, participant materials, eLearning modules, assessments, microlearning, videos, job aids and other performance-support resources. Manage assigned learning projects from analysis and design through development, implementation and evaluation, maintaining clear timelines, stakeholder alignment and quality standards. Develop working subject-matter knowledge of assigned business processes, systems, policies and initiatives to translate complex information into clear, practical and engaging learning experiences. Partner with US-based Learning & Development leadership, business teams and subject matter experts on major system, policy and process implementations, developing learning and performance-support materials that enable successful adoption. Maintain and continuously improve existing curricula, training materials, manuals and learning resources to ensure content remains accurate, relevant and aligned with current business practices. Support administration of ACC’s learning management system, including content management, learner assignments, reporting, compliance tracking and data-quality activities.