Staff Instructional Designer

Intuit Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Staff Instructional Designer in Texas to lead innovative learning solutions. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in instructional design, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in AI tools and Scrum environments. You'll be responsible for the full instructional design lifecycle, collaborating with teams to create impactful training materials. This role offers a chance to shape the future of learning for a dynamic network of experts.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience applying adult learning theory.
• Learning & development experience required.
• Proficiency with instructional design tools.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end instructional design lifecycle.
• Collaborate within Scrum teams for training solutions.
• Design and develop instructional materials.
• Innovate with AI-enabled tools.
• Coach and mentor other instructional designers.

Skills

Instructional design

Collaboration in Scrum

Adult learning theory

Experience with AI tools

Portfolio presentation

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Premiere

Camtasia

Photoshop

Audacity

Job description

Overview

Join Intuit Academy, part of the Intuit Expert Network Learning & Development (E&LD) team. Our mission is to power prosperity by enabling our experts to be successful through world-class learning experiences. We are looking for a Staff Instructional Designer to bring innovation, AI curiosity, and instructional design excellence to help shape the future of learning for our expert network.

You’d be a great fit if you are:

• An experienced instructional design professional with a track record of delivering high-quality, performance-driven learning solutions
• Skilled at working in Scrum environments, adapting to shifting priorities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• A self-starter with a deep foundation in adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies
• Curious and confident in experimenting with emerging AI tools, applying them to modernize and enhance learning solutions
• Ready to demonstrate your skills through a portfolio of diverse, innovative instructional design projects

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end instructional design lifecycle: scoping, analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation
• Collaborate within Scrum teams to deliver training solutions aligned with business goals
• Design and develop instructional materials across multiple modalities (tutorials, simulations, assessments, guides, video, audio, etc.)
• Apply AI-enabled tools to innovate and accelerate learning development while ensuring high instructional quality
• Establish design and measurement standards to evaluate effectiveness and impact
• Coach and mentor other instructional designers, building team capability
• Act as the voice of the learner, ensuring content is intuitive, relevant, and impactful

Qualifications & Requirements

• 6+ years of experience applying adult learning theory and instructional design strategies to drive measurable performance outcomes
• Learning & development experience required — proven ability to design and deliver training in enterprise environments
• Portfolio required — candidates must present a portfolio showcasing instructional design work across multiple modalities
• Experience working in a Scrum environment (or similar Agile frameworks)
• Advanced proficiency with industry-standard instructional design tools (Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, Vyond, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Audacity, etc.)
• Strongly desired: experience using emerging AI tools such as Synthesia, Google Vids, Google ML Notebook, and Uplimit (ASSI). Candidates without demonstrable experience in this area should not apply for this role
• Strong communication skills — able to simplify complex concepts and make technical content approachable
• Project management and time management skills — able to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and deliver in fast-paced environments
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor other instructional designers

Education

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design or related field strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree is a nice-to-have, but not required with equivalent experience