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Senior Instructional Design Strategist

CRUCIFER AI TECHNOLOGIES · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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About Crucifer AI TechnologiesCrucifer AI Technologies is a Dubai-based AI company focused on developing human capability, connecting talent with industry, and building practical AI solutions.Through Crucifer Academy, we are developing engaging, accessible, and industry-relevant AI learning experiences.About the Role

Department: Founder's Office – Crucifer AcademyWe are looking for an experienced Senior Instructional Design Strategist to lead the design and development of high-quality learning experiences for Crucifer Academy.Working directly with the Founder's Office, you will take end-to-end ownership of at least two of the Academy's four core courses, from curriculum architecture to launch-ready delivery, while leading a small team of content developers.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who combines strategic thinking, deep instructional design expertise, and the ability to turn complex ideas into practical, engaging learning experiences.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn course development: Lead the complete design and delivery of at least two core courses, including curriculum structure, learning outcomes, content, assessments, and quality assurance.Design engaging learning experiences: Develop and oversee digital lessons, video scripts, simulations, case studies, exercises, projects, and assessments.Lead and mentor a team: Manage approximately 2–3 junior content developers, establish quality standards, review deliverables, and ensure timely execution.Collaborate with experts: Work with AI practitioners, faculty, subject matter experts, and internal teams to translate specialist knowledge into accessible learning content.Apply AI to learning design: Use AI tools and workflows to improve research, content development, assessments, and learner engagement.Drive launch readiness: Coordinate course production, content reviews, faculty inputs, and learning-platform integration.Shape learning strategy: Work closely with the Founder to improve learning methodologies, solve content-development challenges, and build scalable processes.What We're Looking ForApproximately 10+ years of relevant experience in instructional design, learning design, curriculum development, learning solutions, or related fields.Proven experience designing and delivering complete courses or learning programs, not just individual content assets.Strong knowledge of instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and digital learning.Experience leading or mentoring learning design or content-development teams.Ability to create engaging learning experiences across digital, video, interactive, and assessment-based formats.Experience collaborating with subject matter experts and senior stakeholders.Practical proficiency with AI tools and an interest in AI-enabled education.Excellent English communication, structured thinking, and project execution skills.Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.Why Join Crucifer AI Technologies?Take ownership of learning products being built from the ground up.Work directly with the Founder's Office and contribute to important learning-design decisions.Build innovative, AI-enabled learning experiences with meaningful real-world applications.Lead a team and help establish the content-development standards and processes for Crucifer Academy.Location & ApplicationThis is a full-time, on-site position in Dubai, UAE.We welcome applications from qualified international candidates willing to relocate to Dubai.

UAE employment visa sponsorship is available.If you have a strong track record in instructional design, enjoy building learning experiences from concept to delivery, and thrive in hands-on leadership roles, we'd love to hear from you.