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I’m a learning designer and academic manager who thrives at the intersection of education and design. From creating textbooks adopted across public schools in Pakistan to building foundational literacy programs for under-resourced classrooms, I’ve seen how thoughtful design can transform learning. I love turning complex curriculum goals into practical, engaging, and scalable learning experiences that teachers can use with confidence. With experience leading cross-functional teams and integrating technology, including AI-assisted content creation, I’m eager to bring my creativity and passion to initiatives that expand access to quality education globally.…I’m a learning designer and academic manager who thrives at the intersection of education and design. From creating textbooks adopted across public schools in Pakistan to building foundational literacy programs for under-resourced classrooms, I’ve seen how thoughtful design can transform learning. I love turning complex curriculum goals into practical, engaging, and scalable learning experiences that teachers can use with confidence. With experience leading cross-functional teams and integrating technology, including AI-assisted content creation, I’m eager to bring my creativity and passion to initiatives that expand access to quality education globally.

Nidya Mukhtar

Instructional Designer, Designer, Graphic Designer, +2

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I’m a learning designer and academic manager who thrives at the intersection of education and design. From creating textbooks adopted across public schools in Pakistan to building foundational literacy programs for under-resourced classrooms, I’ve seen how thoughtful design can transform learning. I love turning complex curriculum goals into practical, engaging, and scalable learning experiences that teachers can use with confidence. With experience leading cross-functional teams and integrating technology, including AI-assisted content creation, I’m eager to bring my creativity and passion to initiatives that expand access to quality education globally.…I’m a learning designer and academic manager who thrives at the intersection of education and design. From creating textbooks adopted across public schools in Pakistan to building foundational literacy programs for under-resourced classrooms, I’ve seen how thoughtful design can transform learning. I love turning complex curriculum goals into practical, engaging, and scalable learning experiences that teachers can use with confidence. With experience leading cross-functional teams and integrating technology, including AI-assisted content creation, I’m eager to bring my creativity and passion to initiatives that expand access to quality education globally.

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I’m a learning designer and academic manager who thrives at the intersection of education and design. From creating textbooks adopted across public schools in Pakistan to building foundational literacy programs for under-resourced classrooms, I’ve seen how thoughtful design can transform learning. I love turning complex curriculum goals into practical, engaging, and scalable learning experiences that teachers can use with confidence.

With experience leading cross-functional teams and integrating technology, including AI-assisted content creation, I’m eager to bring my creativity and passion to initiatives that expand access to quality education globally.

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Work Experience

Academic Manager at Taleemabad

October 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025

Led the instructional design and development of 39 structured textbooks for Early Years–Grade 5, approved by the Federal Directorate of Education and adopted across public sector schools in Pakistan. Turned curriculum and literacy goals into clear lesson flows, activities, and textbook page designs for classroom use. Designed structured pedagogy frameworks using backward design, scaffolding, and culturally relevant contexts to support consistent delivery at scale. Built and managed a cross-functional team of designers, illustrators, and subject matter experts; led hiring, onboarding, and QA. Established design systems for large-scale learning materials (layout grids, typographic hierarchies, reusable templates, QA checklists) to ensure consistency. Collaborated with pedagogy, curriculum, and product teams to iterate materials based on classroom feedback and government review. Used Generative AI (ChatGPT, Claude) through structured prompt design to support early drafting of reading te

Learning Experience Designer at Taleemabad

December 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023

Designed and delivered 250+ structured digital lesson plans deployed via an LMS, providing teachers with step-by-step guidance and classroom-ready materials. Developed book-agnostic lesson frameworks aligned to the national curriculum, enabling scalability across multiple publishers and school contexts. Led instructional design for a foundational literacy program implemented across 500+ under-resourced schools, resulting in learning gains equivalent to 1.5 years of progress. Authored 1,000+ assessment items aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy to support progression and teacher feedback. Worked closely with pedagogy and product teams to translate learning objectives into practical, usable teaching materials. Used Generative AI to accelerate lesson drafting and iteration while ensuring pedagogical accuracy and alignment through review and refinement.

Visual Learning Designer at Taleemabad

October 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021

Designed visual learning assets and short educational animations supporting foundational concepts, reaching 9+ million learners via TV, radio, and in-school channels. Translated learning objectives and scripts into clear visual frameworks that improved accessibility and comprehension for early learners. Collaborated with subject matter experts to simplify complex ideas into instructionally effective visuals. Maintained visual consistency, accessibility, and quality standards across educational materials.