Instructional Designer - CANVAS (Mexico)
LearnPlatform
Design
Mexico · Remote
Posted on Jun 5, 2025
At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesomeness. And that's where you come in!
Instructure is seeking an innovative instructional designer to create amazing learning experiences in a fast-paced, get-stuff-done environment as part of a collaborative and fully-remote team. Fluency in both Spanish and English (written and verbal) is required.
What you will be doing:
- Create an unparalleled customer experience by consulting and collaborating with client-based institutional leadership teams to design and build world-class online learning experiences.
- Design, curate, revise, align, and structure content, activities, and assessments in Canvas LMS.
- Utilize graphic design software (Illustrator, Photoshop, Google Draw, Adobe Stock, etc.) to design original visual assets for course development.
- Leverage HTML skills and the functionality of the Rich Content Editor in Canvas to create course content that meets or exceeds WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
- Work with instructors, SMEs (subject matter experts), and/or curriculum writers to develop engaging online learning experiences for all types of Canvas courses (brick and mortar, fully online, hybrid, self-paced, blended learning, etc.).
- Incorporate best practices and Universal Design for Learning Guidelines into course design for innovative and engaging learning.
- Deliver remote workshops (e.g. custom course, delivery of workshop, course as a resource for continuing education)
- Build and maintain professional relationships with instructors, SMEs, and stakeholders.
- Communicate with stakeholders regarding course design elements, goals, deadlines, and objectives.
- Coordinate and manage multiple projects at once, small in size including tracking hours, identifying key deliverables and recommendations, and providing ongoing communication to stakeholders
What you will need to know/have:
- Course design experience in Canvas LMS is a plus!
- Fluency in Spanish and English is a must.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating skills in designing and building eLearning experiences and incorporating graphic design assets, for web and mobile platforms.
- A background in creating engaging digital content while applying instructional design best practices and incorporating learning/edtech theories.
- An understanding of key design concepts such as WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Guidelines, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and copyright.
- Experience with basic HTML.
- A specialized skill set in graphic design software (Illustrator, Photoshop, Google Draw, etc.) is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication, as well as excellent active listening skills, that promotes effective meetings with clients, designers, and the Instructure team.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting multiple project deadlines.
- An ability to present resources and facilitate conversation in a professional and polished manner.
- An understanding of credentialing, assessments, & alignment is a plus.
- A bachelor’s degree in education, design, marketing, or other design-related fields.
Get in on all the awesome:
- We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:
- Competitive compensation and participation in Instructure’s equity program
- Flexible schedules and a remote-friendly culture, with hybrid or onsite work based on business needs
- Generous paid time off, including global holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” company-wide shutdown from December 26 to December 31
- Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
- Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth
- We provide the technology and tools you need to do your best work—typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations
- A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection
We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.
Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.
All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.
Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.