Lead Instructional Designer

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. Drive instructional design strategy as a technical visionary and primary engine for complex learning initiatives .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaSenior💰 $67,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instructional design strategy, LMS implementation, and project management within B2B SaaS environments. Proficient in creating engaging learning experiences and managing cross-functional initiatives to drive product adoption and learner success.

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Instructional DesignLMS ImplementationProject ManagementSCORM, xAPI, LTIArticulate 360, Camtasia, Loom, Figma

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Hard Skills

Instructional DesignLMS ImplementationProject ManagementSCORMXAPILTIAPI DocumentationCloud ArchitectureAgile DevelopmentData-Driven Decision-Making

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional Stakeholder ManagementConsultative Influence

Tools & Technologies

Articulate 360CamtasiaLoomFigma

Industry Keywords

B2B SaaSDeveloper ToolingHigh-Growth TechCustomer EducationLXP Platforms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive instructional design strategy as a technical visionary and primary engine for complex learning initiatives
Partner with Technical Writing to align product documentation and learning pathways
Own the transition from Skilljar to a custom-built LMS
Define LMS system requirements, authoring workflows, learner UX, and platform capabilities
Guide external developers, product managers, and subject matter experts
Establish scalable design systems, style guides, and AI-assisted content workflows
Architect technical learning pathways, role-based certifications, and self-paced academies
Design scenario-based interactive experiences, simulated environments, sandbox exercises, and API/code walkthroughs
Translate product updates and technical specifications into accurate learning content
Track learner telemetry, product adoption, time-to-value, course completion, certification pass rates, and ROI

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in instructional design within a B2B SaaS, developer tooling, or high-growth tech environment
Proven project management experience driving cross-functional initiatives as an autonomous individual contributor
Hands-on experience defining requirements for LMS implementations, migrations, or custom builds
Deep understanding of SCORM, xAPI, and LTI
Comfort navigating API documentation, cloud architectures, developer workflows, or SaaS platform configurations
Advanced proficiency with Articulate 360, Camtasia, Loom, and Figma
Familiarity with transitioning from Customer Education / LXP platforms such as Skilljar into custom environments
Knowledge of Agile development methodologies, rapid prototyping (SAM), and data-driven decision-making
Exceptional cross-functional stakeholder management and consultative influence skills
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada or the United States