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Instructional Design Team Lead

Mexico · On-site · HQ

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A/B TestingB2B SalesSpanish
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