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EliseAIEliseAINew York, NY

Instructional Designer

Designs scalable learning experiences for onboarding, product education, and internal enablement in a SaaS environment. The role requires 3+ years of instructional design experience, strong visual storytelling, Figma proficiency, and familiarity with e-learning, motion design, accessibility, and LMS tools.

120k – 145k/yr
On-site3+ YOETechnical Writing

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop instructional content for onboarding, internal enablement, and product education.
  • Partner with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, validate technical accuracy, and create engaging learning experiences.
  • Write scripts for training videos, product walkthroughs, demos, and other educational content.
  • Translate complex workflows and product features into clear, actionable learning experiences.
  • Create interactive guides, video explainers, motion graphics, and live training materials for feature rollouts.
  • Use Figma to design branded layouts, prototypes, and learning templates.
  • Apply motion and visual storytelling to make key concepts memorable and easy to understand.
  • Conduct needs assessments, learner research, and usability testing.
  • Establish frameworks, templates, and systems to scale content creation.
  • Audit and iterate content for accessibility, usability, and alignment with business goals.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in instructional design, learning experience design, or enablement in a SaaS or technology environment.
  • Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design best practices, and performance-based learning.
  • Proficiency in Figma for visual design, prototyping, and collaboration.
  • Experience with e-learning and motion design tools such as Articulate 360, Rise, Storyline, Camtasia, After Effects, or Premiere Pro.
  • Ability to translate technical and operational concepts into intuitive learning assets.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills across visual, written, and verbal mediums.
  • Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with accessibility standards, WCAG, SCORM/xAPI, and learner feedback loops.

Nice-to-haves

  • Degree in Instructional Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or a related visual or digital design field.
  • Experience designing education or onboarding experiences for B2B SaaS.
  • Background in motion, interaction, or visual storytelling.
  • Experience with LMS platforms such as Skilljar, Lessonly, or WorkRamp.
  • Familiarity with performance evaluation frameworks such as Kirkpatrick or Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary range: $120,000–$145,000.
  • Equity in the form of stock options.
  • Medical, dental, and vision premiums covered at 100%.
  • Fully paid parental leave.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • 401(k) benefits.
  • Monthly fitness stipend.
  • Company-paid lunch and a stocked office kitchen.
  • Company social events.
  • Unlimited vacation and paid holidays.
  • Relocation packages for candidates outside the greater NYC Metro area.

Skills

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