Senior Instructional Designer

Fivetran

$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in North Carolina, US
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in instructional design or learning & development, preferably in a B2B SaaS environment.
  • Proven ability to transform existing content into engaging learning materials.
  • Hands-on experience with Articulate Rise and other tools in the Articulate 360 suite.
  • Skill in scripting and producing microvideos for learning purposes.
  • Experience managing content within a modern LMS platform, preferably Thought Industries.
  • Strong writing and storytelling abilities to convey technical content effectively.
  • Understanding of sales processes and experience with sales enablement is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Design and create diverse learning content such as eLearning modules and video scripts.
  • Transform existing materials into engaging learning experiences to drive behavior change.
  • Collaborate with the enablement team to develop field-ready learning assets.
  • Work with subject matter experts to structure and validate training content.
  • Build interactive courses in Articulate Rise for modern learners.
  • Script and produce microvideos that address key learning topics.
  • Apply instructional design frameworks to ensure effective learning outcomes.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance.
  • Generous paid time-off policy, including sick time and holidays.
  • RSU stock grants.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Social engagements like company happy hours and team-building activities.
  • Monthly cell phone stipend.
  • Access to a mental health support platform with personalized resources.
Full Job Description
About the Role

As a Senior Instructional Designer at dbt Labs, you'll be at the heart of how our sales and go-to-market teams learn, grow, and perform. Reporting to the Director of Enablement, you'll be responsible for designing and building high-quality learning experiences that scale across a global, distributed workforce. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in adult learning principles, a sharp eye for content structure, and the ability to translate complex product and process knowledge into engaging, practical training. You thrive at the intersection of creativity and rigor equally comfortable storyboarding an eLearning module and collaborating with a subject matter expert to nail the learning objectives. You're also skilled at picking up existing briefs, decks, and raw materials and transforming them into dynamic, polished learning experiences without needing to start from scratch.

What You'll Do
  • 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 We're Looking For
  • 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


Perks and Benefits
  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance*
  • Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
  • RSU stock grants*
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.

*May vary by country and worker type - please reach out to your recruiter for more information

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