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Airbnb · 13 hours ago

Instructional Designer

Airbnb is a global company that connects hosts and guests for unique stays and experiences. The Instructional Designer role focuses on developing training content for various teams, ensuring effective learning solutions that drive employee performance and meet business outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Design and develop engaging instructional materials using a variety of delivery methods (eLearning, ILT, VILT, microlearning, job aids, etc.) and content authoring tools (Articulate Storyline and Rise 360, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
Conduct needs assessments collaboratively with subject matter experts (SMEs) and learning performance managers to identify performance gaps and learning objectives aligned with target business outcomes
Apply learning science, cognitive psychology, instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, Bloom’s, etc.) and accessible design practices (WCAG compliance) to create effective learning solutions for a diverse audience
Test and troubleshoot content to ensure cross-platform compatibility and SCORM/xAPI/LMS compliance
Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, feedback loops with business contacts and learners, and performance metrics
Continuously improve content design and development processes based on learner feedback, data analysis, and new technologies

Qualification

Instructional designELearning developmentContent authoring toolsNeeds assessmentLearning science applicationPerformance metrics evaluationFluency in EnglishFluency in KoreanFluency in JapaneseFluency in ChineseCommunication skillsTime managementCollaboration skills

Required

2+ years of experience as an instructional designer or developer in a business context, preferably for customer support audiences
Exceptional written and oral communication skills with an emphasis on accuracy and ability to adapt to different styles and tones
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines while consistently delivering high quality results
Self-motivated with excellent time management skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot and discover novel solutions to problems encountered
Strong collaboration skills as foundation for working effectively with teammates in different time zones and cultures, and considering direct instruction as well as constructive criticism
Native or advanced fluency in English

Preferred

Fluency in Korean, Japanese, or simplified Chinese

Benefits

Bonus
Benefits
Employee Travel Credits

Company

Airbnb is an online community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book accommodations through mobile phones or the Internet.

H1B Sponsorship

Airbnb 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 (234)
2024 (176)
2023 (160)
2022 (270)
2021 (250)
2020 (274)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.44B
Key Investors
VERSO CapitalJP Morgan ChaseFirstMark
2020-12-10IPO
2020-04-14Debt Financing· $1B
2020-04-06Private Equity· $1B

Leadership Team

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Brian Chesky
Co-founder & CEO
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Nathan Blecharczyk
Co-founder / Chief Strategy Officer
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