Instructional Designer

Brivo, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401k with company match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Brivo, Inc. in Austin is seeking an Instructional Designer to create and maintain training content for customers and employees, guiding the ADDIE lifecycle from needs assessment to launch. The role emphasizes collaboration with SMEs, development of engaging learning experiences, and ongoing content optimization.

You will craft e-learning, videos, and microlearning, ensure content is technically accurate, and leverage AI tools to scale production while meeting deadlines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with Articulate Rise and Storyline required.
• Experience with Camtasia or similar tool for video creation/editing required.
• Experience with LMSs (such as LearnUpon) required.
• Outstanding writing and editing skills with strong time management and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to translate complex concepts into engaging learning content.

Responsibilities

• Execute the ADDIE lifecycle for external-facing content, collaborating with SMEs across departments.
• Develop engaging e-learning, videos, and microlearning using various authoring tools.
• Create knowledge checks to measure learner understanding and application of concepts.
• Launch and manage content in the LMS and update materials after product launches.
• Collaborate with T&E to organize content in Google Drive and Salesforce Knowledge.
• Utilize AI tools to scale content creation and course summaries.

Skills

Articulate Rise

Storyline

Camtasia

LMS administration

Strong writing

AI content tooling

Video production

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

LearnUpon

Google Drive

Salesforce Knowledge

Job description

Instructional Designer

Department: Training & Enablement

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Austin

Description

As Instructional Designer, you will create and maintain training content for Brivo's customers and employees. You will assist in the assessment of training needs, and create learning content that supports business growth. A cover letter and portfolio is required to apply to this position.

• Execute the entire ADDIE course creation lifecycle for external-facing content:
  • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across different departments to determine needs
  • Partner with other teams to ensure content is technically accurate and relevant
  • Create concise, clear storyboards when applicable or requested
  • Design and develop engaging and practical learning content (e-learning, instructional videos, microlearning) using various authoring tools
  • Create objective-aligned knowledge checks to measure learner ability to apply key concepts
  • Iteratively review and update content in a timely manner using learner feedback and product launch details
  • Launch and manage content in our learning management system (LMS)
• Execute the Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation steps of ADDIE for internal-facing content, working closely with the Manager, Sales Enablement and other teams across the organization
• Write engaging content, including stories and use cases, that will be used to create immersive e-learning experiences
• Proactively research and adapt to trends, quickly learning new multimedia and learning management features and tools to ensure learning programs remain modern and effective
• Work independently and with outstanding communication skills to set and meet realistic deadlines
• Collaborate with the Training & Enablement (T&E) team to organize content within Google Drive and Salesforce Knowledge
• Utilize Generative AI tools to scale content creation, enhancing everything from scriptwriting and use‑case development to course summaries and assessments
• Support additional T&E initiatives as needed, in a helpful spirit of collaboration

About You

• Experience with Articulate Rise and Storyline required
• Experience with Camtasia or similar tool for video creation and editing required
• Experience with LMSs (such as LearnUpon) required
• Outstanding writing and editing skills, time management, communication, and attention to detail required
• Proven experience in creating engaging and practical learning for adult learners using industry-standard methodologies required
• Ability to translate complex concepts and data into visually appealing, easily digestible content required
• Proven experience in delivering multi-modal trainings, detailed course design documents, implementation strategies, and program evaluations required
• Proven experience utilizing AI tools to optimize workflow efficiency required

Preferred skills

• Experience utilizing ADDIE preferred
• Experience working with xAPI files preferred
• Ability to conduct and analyze results of a needs and/or gap analysis preferred
• Experience in technology or security industry preferred
• Experience using Asana or similar project management system preferred
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in related field preferred
• Experience with Google Suite and Apple products preferred
• Experience with creating learning videos and animations preferred
• Experience in understanding the SaaS sales cycle, sales enablement, and creating related sales training content preferred

Cover letter and a link to an interactive portfolio containing at least one Articulate Storyline, at least one Articulate Rise, and at least one video project are required for this position. Applications will not be considered without this portfolio

Why Work for Us?

Brivo is a Great Place to Work-Certified company and the global leader in cloud-based access control and video surveillance. Following our merger with Eagle Eye Networks, we are building the only platform powerful enough to support the future of AI-driven security.

Why Your Work Matters

Innovation drives our vibe, but purpose drives our mission. You will work on essential systems that protect the health, safety, and welfare of people and property worldwide. At Brivo, your voice is heard, your talent is respected, and your contributions have a global impact.

• We thrive on in-person collaboration and a "one-team" atmosphere. We embrace our international presence, leveraging diverse ideas and backgrounds to improve our culture and our products. To keep our global teams connected and inspired, we provide a premium onsite experience featuring communal meals, recurring social events, and fully stocked workspaces- ensuring you have everything you need to stay focused while building the future of security.
• We support our people with competitive medical, vision, and dental plans (including company-offset premiums), a 401k with company match, and an unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to maintain a healthy work‑life balance.

Individual compensation packages are based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, training, and market conditions. In addition, Brivonians enjoy a robust benefits and perks package tailored to their work location.