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KnowBe4 · 2 days ago

Instructional Designer (Product) (Hybrid)

KnowBe4 is a cybersecurity company focused on transforming workforce vulnerabilities into security assets. The Instructional Designer will create self-guided learning experiences and instructional content to help users understand and utilize the platform effectively.

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Responsibilities

Create Learning Materials: Write and build instructional content, specifically focusing on simulations and step-by-step guides that help users move from theory to practical application
Build Assessments: Create meaningful simulation-based assessments that effectively measure whether our training is helping users master the product
Define Success: Write clear learning objectives and create assessments that measure whether our training is actually working
Guide the Process: Act as the go-to person for instructional design best practices, helping internal teams understand the most effective ways to teach our users
Analyze Needs: Look at customer feedback and product updates to figure out what training gaps need to be filled
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Content Writers, Video Designers, and Product Managers to gather information and see projects through to completion
Storyboard & Prototype: Sketch out and prototype your ideas early on so stakeholders can see the vision and provide feedback before you build the final version
Maintain & Improve: Use data and learner feedback to fix, update, and polish existing content so it stays accurate as our product evolves

Qualification

Instructional DesignAdult Learning TheoriesLearning Management SystemsSaaS ProficiencyAccessibility StandardsTechnical WritingOrganizationCollaborationCommunication

Required

2+ years of experience building self-guided online learning modules and simulations, with a portfolio that shows you know how to keep learners engaged through clear scriptwriting and storyboarding
A strong grasp of adult learning models (like ADDIE) and theories (like Bloom's Taxonomy) to guide your design choices
You can write effective instructional text and scripts that are simple, direct, and error-free
You aren't intimidated by SaaS products and can quickly learn how to use an LMS or navigate MacOS
You understand WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 standards because you believe learning should be accessible to everyone
Practical experience working with Learning Management Systems to deliver and track training content

Preferred

A background in cybersecurity or security awareness
Experience turning raw data into simple dashboards to track how your training is performing

Benefits

Company-wide bonuses based on monthly sales targets
Employee referral bonuses
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Certification reimbursement
Certification completion bonuses

Company

KnowBe4 is a security platform for security awareness training and simulated phishing attacks.

H1B Sponsorship

KnowBe4 has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (6)
2023 (5)
2022 (2)
2021 (5)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.15B
Key Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsGoldman Sachs Growth EquityElephant
2025-06-24Debt Financing· $1.46B
2023-06-12Debt Financing· $300M
2022-10-12Acquired

Leadership Team

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Mark Patton
Chief Technology Officer
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Carolin Kroenert
Vice President Sales EMEA
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