Temporary Instructional Designer

Joby Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

We are seeking an innovative instructional designer to support the end-to-end development of our leadership development programming, from initial design to delivery and administration. This role requires a creative professional who can move beyond traditional training approaches to create and facilitate visual, interactive, and behavior-focused learning solutions that drive measurable change across our organization. 

 

This temporary, hybrid position operates mostly in an office environment with occasional travel to other Joby sites for needs assessment and program delivery. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and may involve flexible scheduling to accommodate SME and learner schedules. Computer work comprises the majority of daily activities, with some time spent on location facilitating training, observing work processes, and conducting interviews.

 

This is a temporary role, anticipated to last 6 months.

Responsibilities

Learning Experience Design

• Design and develop actionable guides and visual learning materials that promote immediate application
• Create micro-learning and just-in-time learning resources accessible across platforms
• Develop stealth learning opportunities that integrate seamlessly into daily workflows
• Design and facilitate engaging workshops and learning sessions for diverse audiences
• Coordinate program logistics and communications

Multimedia Content Creation

• Produce visually compelling learning materials using graphic design, video, and interactive media
• Create infographics, job aids, and visual summaries that support on-the-job performance
• Develop multimedia content optimized for mobile and desktop delivery
• Ensure all materials meet accessibility standards and accommodate diverse learning preferences

Behavior Change Focus

• Apply adult learning principles to design experiences that drive sustained behavior change
• Develop assessment strategies that measure learning transfer and performance improvement
• Create reinforcement tools and follow-up resources that prevent training decay
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify performance gaps and design targeted interventions
• Manage program schedules and track program effectiveness

Content Research and Development

• Research leadership/professional skills methodologies from credible sources to inform learning design
• Synthesize complex behavioral science concepts into practical, actionable learning experiences
• Use AI tools to accelerate content research, creation, and iterative design
• Develop evidence-based learning solutions when subject matter expertise is not readily available

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, or related field
• 8+ years of experience designing adult learning experiences with demonstrated behavior change outcomes
• Proven experience creating multimedia learning content (graphics, video, interactive elements)
• Strong proficiency in instructional design software and multimedia creation tools
• Proficiency with AI tools to enhance learning design efficiency and content creation
• Experience with micro-learning and just-in-time learning design approaches
• Demonstrated ability to research and synthesize complex topics into actionable learning content without relying on subject matter experts
• Well-informed of emerging trends in learning technology and instructional design methodologies
• Ability to present creative solutions to complex learning challenges
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments while maintaining high-quality standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, or related field
• Experience with leadership development or professional skills training
• Experience developing professional skills or leadership content independently through research-based approaches
• Knowledge of learning management systems and mobile learning platforms
• Experience facilitating adult learning sessions and managing program administration
• Familiarity with performance consulting methodologies
• Knowledge of accessibility guidelines and inclusive design principles
• Experience in manufacturing, aviation, or similar industrial environments
• Portfolio demonstrating creative, non-traditional learning solutions

 

The target base pay for this position is $43-$70/hour. The compensation will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.