[Remote] Senior Instructional Designer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. dbt Labs is the pioneer of analytics engineering, helping data teams transform raw data into reliable, actionable insights. As a Senior Instructional Designer, you'll design and build high-quality learning experiences for the sales and go-to-market teams, ensuring effective training that scales across a global workforce.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a range of learning content including eLearning modules, instructor-led training, job aids, video scripts, and assessments
• Take existing briefs, slide decks, and source materials and transform them into dynamic, engaging learning experiences that drive real behavior change
• Partner with the enablement team to translate content and curriculum strategy into actionable, field-ready learning assets, bridging the gap between strategic vision and finished training materials
• Partner closely with subject matter experts across sales, product marketing, and revenue operations to gather, structure, and validate content
• Build courses in Articulate Rise, creating interactive, visually compelling modules optimized for a modern learner experience
• Concept, script, and produce microvideos that deliver focused, bite-sized learning on key topics, from product walkthroughs to sales skill reinforcement
• Apply instructional design frameworks (ADDIE, SAM, or similar) to ensure all programs are grounded in clear learning objectives and measurable outcomes
• Build and manage content in our LMS, ensuring a seamless and intuitive learner experience
• Create interactive and scenario-based learning experiences that reflect real selling situations our reps encounter in the field
• Develop certification programs, quizzes, and knowledge checks to assess comprehension and reinforce key behaviors
• Maintain and update existing content as products, messaging, and processes evolve
• Collaborate with the broader enablement team to support live training sessions with well-designed materials, slide decks, and facilitation guides
• Track content engagement and learning outcomes, using data to continuously improve program effectiveness

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in instructional design, learning & development, or a related field — ideally in a B2B SaaS or tech environment
• Demonstrated ability to take existing briefs, decks, and raw source material and craft them into engaging, high-quality learning content
• Hands-on expertise building courses in Articulate Rise, with strong proficiency across the Articulate 360 suite
• Experience concepting, scripting, and producing microvideos for learning — including recording, light editing, and optimizing for on-demand consumption
• Experience building and managing content in a modern LMS platform, bonus points if it's Thought Industries
• Strong writing and storytelling skills — you can make even technical content clear, concise, and compelling
• Familiarity with sales processes and go-to-market motions; experience supporting a sales enablement function is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-moving environment
• Experience working across time zones and designing for remote, hybrid, and in-person audiences

Benefits

• Unlimited vacation (and yes we use it!)
• 401k w/3% guaranteed contribution
• Excellent healthcare
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness stipend
• Home office stipend, and more!
• Equity or comparable benefits may be offered depending on the legal limitations

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