Manager, Instructional Design

Joinimagine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education leadership

Collaboration with educators

Global company resources

Job summary

L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty is seeking an Instructional Designer, Aesthetics Education to design and optimize learning experiences across SkinCeuticals and skinbetter science. Reporting to the Vice President, Education, this role focuses on adult learning principles, curriculum architecture, and professional training pathways for healthcare professionals and aesthetic practitioners.

You will translate complex clinical and product information into engaging, structured curricula, develop

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, or related field; esthetician license a plus.
• 4+ years in instructional design, curriculum development, or learning experience design in aesthetics or medical contexts.
• Strong understanding of adult learning theories and curriculum architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize learning experiences for SkinCeuticals and skinbetter science.
• Create structured curricula and learning pathways for professionals.
• Develop training content, guides, and protocol materials.
• Collaborate with clinicians, educators, and field teams to ensure accuracy and relevance.

Skills

LMS proficiency

Curriculum design

Project management

Adult learning

Clinical education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

Job Title: Instructional Designer, Aesthetics Education

Division: L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty

Location: US

Reports To: Vice President, Education, LDB Aesthetics

Who We Are:

For more than a century, L'Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty, our mission is to help everyone in their quest for healthy and beautiful skin. Our division is the world leader in dermo-cosmetics by adding health to beauty. Our brand portfolio includes CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, Vichy, SkinCeuticals and skinbetter science, offering a range of skincare and haircare products to respond to all expectations linked to beauty and health of the skin.

Job Summary:

The Instructional Designer, Aesthetics Education is responsible for designing, structuring, and optimizing learning experiences, educational frameworks, and practical training resources across SkinCeuticals and skinbetter science. Reporting to the Vice President, Education, LDB Aesthetics, this role focuses on adult learning principles, curriculum architecture, and educational program design to ensure healthcare professionals and aesthetic practitioners engage with effective, well-structured professional development pathways.

The ideal candidate applies pedagogical expertise to translate clinical and product information into logical, engaging, and impactful learning journeys and tools for diverse professional audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Dual-Brand Education Strategy & Curriculum Architecture

• Develop and execute an integrated education content strategy for both SkinCeuticals and skinbetter science, honoring each brand's distinct positioning and audience
• Build and manage a unified editorial calendar that spans product training, clinical education, treatment protocols, ingredient science, and skin health topics across both brands
• Identify synergies and efficiency opportunities between the two brand content libraries without compromising brand distinction
• Design and implement structured curriculum learning pathways that guide professional learners from foundational concepts to advanced clinical applications

• Produce content supporting professional education events
• Conduct training needs analyses to identify knowledge gaps and determine appropriate learning solutions
• Establish comprehensive educational frameworks, learning objectives, and progression models for professional audiences

Content Creation & Production

• Develop a broad range of educational assets and practical tools across both brands, including:
  • Product training guides and structured learning pathways
  • Ingredient and formulation deep-dives (antioxidants, retinoids, peptides, SPF science, etc.)
  • Clinical study summaries and efficacy data sheets for HCPs
  • Treatment protocol content, regimen cards, and layering guides
  • Presentation decks and leave-behinds

Adapt content tone, complexity, and format to serve multiple audiences including dermatologists, plastic surgeons, aesthetic nurses, PAs, medical spas, aestheticians, and end consumers

Performance Measurement & Evaluation

• Define and track learning and content KPIs tied to HCP engagement and training completion using standard evaluation frameworks
• Conduct regular audits of both brand content libraries to ensure clinical accuracy, freshness, and brand alignment
• Gather qualitative feedback from field teams, education managers, and professional partners to continuously elevate content quality

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, or a related field; esthetician license a plus

4+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or learning experience design, ideally within medical devices, pharma, aesthetics, or professional training environments

Deep understanding of adult learning theories, instructional design models, and curriculum architecture

Experience designing structured learning pathways and professional development programs

Proficiency in English; additional languages a plus

Skills & Competencies:

Technical Skills

Expertise in translating complex, technical information into structured, easy-to-navigate learning frameworks and practical tools

Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms

Experience navigating MLR (Medical-Legal-Regulatory) review processes

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple curricula and resource timelines

Soft Skills

Deep passion for skincare science and the professional aesthetics industry

Exceptional writing versatility, clinical precision and consumer-friendly storytelling in equal measure

Strong brand sensibility, ability to honor two distinct brand voices within a unified workflow

Collaborative and relationship-driven with internal and external stakeholders

Analytical and data-informed approach to content decisions

Detail-oriented with a strong focus on the learner experience and pedagogical structure

Why Join L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty:

• Shape the future of professional education and learning architecture for industry-leading aesthetic brands
• Work at the intersection of adult education, clinical science, and premium skincare
• Collaborate with top-tier educators and medical professionals
• Be part of a global leader in beauty and health with unmatched resources and innovation