Instructional Designer

Robinhood; New York (NY); Remote; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Learning Experience Designer to create impactful training programs. This role involves collaborating with experts to develop engaging learning solutions that support employee growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in instructional design and a strong understanding of adult learning principles. Join us in democratizing finance for all and help shape our learning culture.

Benefits

100% paid health insurance for employees

Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness

Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming

Dedicated mental health support

Generous time away including paid time off

Catered meals and fully stocked kitchens

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in instructional design or learning experience design.
• Strong grasp of adult learning principles.
• Experience designing digital and blended learning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop learner-centered experiences including compliance training.
• Translate complex content into engaging learning experiences.
• Lead user research and needs assessments.

Skills

Instructional Design

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Articulate 360

Canva

Camtasia

Job description

Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Lake Mary, FL; US, Remote; Westlake, TX

Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all.

Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.

With growth as the top priority...

The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

About the team + role

Robinhood’s Learning & Development team drives performance at scale by delivering high-quality, high-impact learning experiences. We empower employees to perform at their best through thoughtfully designed programs and seamless, data-informed learning operations—supporting every step of their journey, from onboarding and development to compliance and enterprise training.

In this role, you'll design and deliver engaging learning experiences focused on functional onboarding and skill development, and emerging needs domestically and in our international markets. You’ll work closely with subject matter experts, business partners, and program managers to bring learning to life in ways that are practical, relevant, and aligned to business impact.

It is preferred that this role is located in one of the office locations listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. This position is only eligible for remote work in limited geographies within the US where we do not have physical office locations. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.

What you’ll do

• Design and develop learner-centered experiences, including compliance training, functional onboarding programs (e.g., engineering), and skill-building content (e.g., get to know our business)
• Translate complex content into clear, compelling learning and knowledge assets that drive real behavior change
• Apply instructional design best practices and Robinhood’s learning standards to create scalable, high-impact solutions
• Partner closely with stakeholders and SMEs across functions and regions to co-create learning solutions
• Leverage a variety of formats and modalities (e.g., digital, instructor-led, blended) to meet learner needs
• Support localization or regional adaptation of content for international teams
• Confidently lead user research, needs assessments, and learning technology evaluations to inform solution design and prioritization
• Design for the full employee journey by identifying prior knowledge needs, preventing duplication across programs, and providing differentiated paths based on role or skill level
• Scope, define, and write outcome-driven performance objectives for learning solutions and build formative and summative evaluation strategies into designs to measure learning effectiveness and impact
• Regularly QA, iterate, and refine learning content to ensure accessibility, usability, and business alignment
• Contribute to evolving our team’s instructional design systems, templates, and processes

What you bring

• 3–5 years of experience in instructional design or learning experience design in a corporate or startup setting
• Strong grasp of adult learning principles and the ability to design for performance, not just knowledge
• Experience designing digital, instructor-led, and blended learning solutions using tools like Articulate 360, Canva, Camtasia, Powtoon, etc.
• Ability to translate complex, technical, or policy-driven content into simple, engaging learning experiences
• Skilled in working with subject matter experts and cross-functional partners to co-create impactful learning
• Comfortable managing multiple projects at once and adapting in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong communicator and creative problem solver who brings curiosity, clarity, and empathy to learning design
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and proactively identifying ways to improve learning systems, templates, and learner experiences at scale
• Excellent communication skills across written, visual, and verbal mediums
• Experience in supporting M&A and/or international learning needs a plus

What we offer

• Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
• 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
• Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
• Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
• Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

$94,000 - $110,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$82,000 - $97,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)

$73,000 - $86,000 USD

Click here to learn more about available Benefits, which vary by region and Robinhood entity.

We’re looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission—we’d love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.

Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.

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