Instructional Multimedia Designer

Synthesia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and stock options

25 days leave + holidays

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

Cycle to work

Parental leave

Job summary

Synthesia, the world’s leading AI video platform, is hiring an Instructional Multimedia Designer in London. You will craft multimedia content that blends instructional design with cutting-edge AI video technology to elevate customer experiences.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop scripts, storyboards, and productions, and measure impact with learner feedback to continuously improve our offerings.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in designing multimedia instructional materials.
• Strong copywriting and verbal communication skills.
• Portfolio showcasing video content development.
• Experience with AI-based video platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Craft video content using Synthesia’s AI platform.
• Lead end-to-end content development from concept to delivery.
• Use graphics and animations to enhance instructional value.
• Collaborate with teams and clients to align learning objectives.
• Conduct needs assessments to refine content strategies.
• Stay updated on instructional design and multimedia trends.
• Measure impact via engagement metrics and learner feedback.

Skills

Copywriting

Instructional design

Video production

Video editing

AI technologies

Education

Bachelor's in Instructional Design

Tools

Video editing tools

Multimedia software

Job description

Synthesia is the world’s leading AI video platform for business, used by over 90% of the Fortune 100. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in London, with offices and teams across Europe and the US.

As AI continues to shape the way we live and work, Synthesia develops products to enhance visual communication and enterprise skill development, helping people work better and stay at the center of successful organizations.

Following our recent Series E funding round, where we raised $200 million, our valuation stands at $4 billion. Our total funding exceeds $530 million from premier investors including Accel, NVentures (Nvidia's VC arm), Kleiner Perkins, GV, and Evantic Capital, alongside the founders and operators of Stripe, Datadog, Miro, and Webflow.

About The Role

To support our growing team, we’re hiring an Instructional Multimedia Designer. You'll be at the heart of our Customer & Product Content Creation Team, innovating at the intersection of AI technology and video. This position demands a diverse skill set spanning copywriting, hands‑on video production, educational theory, and design to craft multimedia content that elevates customer experiences. Working in collaboration with various teams, you will interpret client needs, formulate instructional designs, and partner with our content creators to produce visually engaging videos using Synthesia’s platform.

What You Will Be Doing…

• Craft video content using Synthesia’s AI platform, marrying instructional design with cutting‑edge technology.
• Actively participate in the end‑to‑end content development process, from initial concept through scripting, storyboarding, and production, to final delivery.
• Harness multimedia elements such as graphics and animations to elevate the instructional value and visual appeal of video content.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to understand learning objectives, identify content gaps, and tailor video solutions that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Conduct needs assessments to refine learning objectives and content strategies.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends in instructional design and multimedia technology, continuously enhancing our content offerings.
• Measure the impact of video content through engagement metrics and learner feedback, iterating for improvement.

We’d love to hear from you if…

• Excellent copywriting and verbal communication skills as you'll need to facilitate effective collaboration across teams and with clients.
• Solid understanding of instructional design concepts and learning principles.
• Proven track record in designing multimedia instructional materials, with a portfolio that showcases your skills in video content development.
• Exceptional ability to convey complex information through engaging and clear video narratives and effective learning experiences. Expertise in using multimedia software and video editing tools, alongside a keen understanding of AI technologies and their potential.
• A creative and analytical mind, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• A background in marketing, advertising, or copywriting is a significant advantage.

You’ll Stand Out If You Bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Multimedia Design, or related field.
• A passion for staying ahead of the curve and applying new methods and ideas to continuously improve your work and customer experiences.

Why Join Synthesia?

Imagine joining Airbnb, Stripe, or Figma when they had product‑market fit, but the world hadn’t completely realized it yet. That’s where Synthesia is today. We hire the smartest, kindest, and most unrelenting people and let them do their best work—without distractions.

Learn more about our culture and principles here.

Location: London, UK

UK Benefits

• A hybrid, flexible approach to work where you have access to a lovely office space in Oxford Circus with free lunches on a Wednesday and Friday
• A competitive salary + stock options
• 25 days of annual leave + public holidays (plus the option to take 5 days unpaid leave and carry 5 days over)
• Private healthcare through AXA, including mental health support through the Stronger Minds service
• Pension contribution - Synthesia contributes 3% and employee contributes 5% on qualifying earnings
• Cycle to work scheme
• You will join an established company culture with optional regular socials and company retreats
• Paid parental leave entitling primary caregivers to 16 weeks of full pay, and secondary 5 weeks of full pay
• You can participate in a generous recruitment referral scheme if you help us to hire
• The equipment you need to be successful in your role