Instructional Designer
Instructional Designer
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$ 70000 - 110000
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Welcome to the videofirst world
From your everyday PowerPoint presentations to Hollywood movies AI will transform the way we create and consume content. Today people want to watch and listen not read both at home and at work. If youre reading this and nodding check out ourbrand video.
Despite the clear preference for video communication and knowledge sharing in the business environment are still dominated by text largely because highquality video production remains complex and challenging to scaleuntil now
Meet Synthesia
Were on a mission to make video easy for everyone. Born in an AI lab our AI video communications platform simplifies the entire video production process making it easy for everyone regardless of skill level to create collaborate and share highquality videos. Whether its for delivering essential training to employees and customers or marketing products and services Synthesia enables large organizations to communicate and share knowledge through video quickly and efficiently. Were trusted by leading brands such as Heineken Zoom Xerox McDonalds and more. Readstories from happy customers what1200 people say on G2and being named as one of theTop Startups to Bet Your Career On in 2025!
In 2023 we were one of 7 European companies to reach unicorn status. In February 2024 G2 named us as the fastest growing company in the world. In 2025 we announced our series D funding. In total weve raised over $330M in funding from toptier investors including NEA Atlassian Ventures WiL PSP Growth and existing investors such as Accel Nvidia Kleiner Perkins GV and top founders and operators including Stripe Datadog Miro Webflow and Facebook.
The Role
Were looking for an enthusiastic handson Instructional Designer who eats sleeps and breathes great content. This isnt just a job its an opportunity to become the cornerstone of our Synthesia Academy. Youll be the creative force behind engaging learning experiences that empower our diverse customer base from the uninitiated to the power users. In our dynamic startupwithinastartup environment youll have the freedom to experiment iterate and innovate all while working shouldertoshoulder with a team thats as passionate about solving unsolved problems as you are.
- Run theAcademy: Run the Synthesia Academy by keeping content fresh aligned with product updates and engaging for learners.
- Create & Iterate: Develop and refine learning materialsvideos interactive modules and guidesthrough a cycle of prototyping feedback and improvement.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with Sales Customer Success and Product teams to gather insights ensuring content meets real customer needs and aligns with business goals.
- Facilitate & Advocate: Develop and host live sessions to engage users share best practices and collect feedback.
About you
- Youre an early to midcareer instructional designer with a passion for making stuff that works. Heres what resonates with our team:
A HandsOn Creator: You love building content from the ground up. Youre not satisfied with onesizefitsall solutions; you dig deep to understand what learners need at every stage of their journey.
CustomerObsessed: Youre a Synthesia user at heart. You live and breathe the experience youre designing ensuring that your work bridges the gap between marketing appeal and realworld experience and impact.
Iterative & Resilient: You thrive on challenges. If you get frustrated by unsolved problems you see it as an opportunity to innovate.
A Collaborative Spirit: You value open dialogue feedback and brainstorming. In our team ideas flow freely and every voice countsfrom the visionary big ideas to the nittygritty details that make all the difference.
GrowthMinded: Whether youre focused on deepening your craft as a content creator or eyeing future leadership as our team scales youre excited by the prospect of growing alongside us. (And yes our academy is just the beginning! - Proven experience in instructional design and development with a strong portfolio that demonstrates your ability to create clear engaging and effective learning experiences.
- Handson expertise with tools like Articulate Storyline or Rise Camtasia or Captivateshowing that youve been in the trenches making real content.
- A solid grasp of instructional design frameworks adult learning principles and a knack for applying them in practical iterative ways.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
The good stuff...
In addition to being a part of a great team working in a fun and innovative environment we offer:
- A competitive salary stock options in our fastgrowing Series D startup
- Hybrid working environment or remote friendly
- 100 Medical Dental & Vision
- 401k Plan
- Paid parental leave
- 25 days of annual leave Public holidays paid sick leave
- Fun culture with regular socials
- A generous referral scheme
- A brand new computer monitor
Salary: $70000 $110000 based on experience level
Location: New York City Nomad District
Employment Type
Full Time
