Instructional Designer

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

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.

The role is located in the office location(s) listed on the top of this job description (Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Lake Mary, FL; Westlake, TX) which will align with our in-office working environment. 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

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