Instructional Design Team Lead

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Mexico Posted 7d ago
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We are looking for an Instructional Designer Team Lead for our Learning & Development Team — a role focused on solving business and performance challenges through learning rather than simply creating training content. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a corporate L&D environment, applying a product mindset, and making decisions even when data is incomplete.   CHALLENGES THAT AWAIT YOU: * Lead a team of 7 Instructional Designers, including hiring, development, mentoring, and performance management * Design learning solutions that address real business and performance challenges rather than simply delivering training content * Define learning objectives, expected behavioral changes, and measurable business outcomes for every initiative * Design end-to-end learning experiences, including learning architecture, learning paths, practice activities, reinforcement, and transfer to the workplace * Select the most effective learning format for each challenge, whether it's a course, simulation, checklist, case study, manager enablement, or an in-workflow intervention * Create high-quality learning content that supports measurable performance improvement * Formulate learning hypotheses, validate them through pilots and iterations, and continuously improve learning solutions based on data * Apply both learning and business metrics to evaluate effectiveness and measure impact * Design MVP learning solutions and pilot programs before scaling initiatives across the organization * Partner with L&D Project Managers to analyze results, identify what worked, and iterate on future solutions * Maintain and continuously improve the knowledge base, ensuring it remains a practical tool rather than a static repository * Develop reusable learning frameworks and scalable design patterns instead of building every solution from scratch WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT: * Proven experience in corporate or B2B Learning & Development is required * Experience as an Senior Instructional Designer, Learning Experience Designer, Methodologist, or in a similar role  * Experience applying both learning and business metrics to evaluate training effectiveness * Strong understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies * Product mindset with the ability to start from business goals and desired outcomes rather than content creation * Experience working with hypotheses, experimentation, validation, and iterative improvement * Strong systems thinking and the ability to make decisions in situations with incomplete or ambiguous information * Confidence to challenge training requests when learning is not the right solution and recommend a more effective approach * C1 English level for effective communication with an international team Your bonus skills:  * Experience working in both corporate Learning & Development and EdTech environments * Experience supporting learning in fast-growing technology or product-driven companies * Experience collaborating with cross-functional business stakeholders * Understanding of how learning initiatives influence business performance and operational metrics * Spanish language skills Our ways of working: * Innovative Spirit: A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions * Honest Feedback: valuing open, transparent communication * Supportive Team: a strong, collaborative community * Celebrating Achievements: recognizing our wins together * High-Tech Environment: a team full of smart and revolutionary people who date to challenge the status quo of incumbent finances Our benefits: * Relocation support to Mexico with assistance for the employee and their family * Flexible work from our office or remote * Healthcare Coverage * Education Budget: Language lessons, professional training and certifications * Wellness Budget: Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements * Vacation policy: 20 days of annual leave and paid sick leave

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