Temporary Senior Learning Experience Designer & Facilitator

Joby Aviation Joby Aviation · Robotics · Santa Cruz, CA · People

This role is for a Temporary Senior Learning Experience Designer & Facilitator at Joby Aviation. The primary focus is on designing and delivering learning programs across various domains, including leadership, professional skills, and technical training. The role involves partnering with stakeholders, applying adult learning principles, developing assessment strategies, and creating multimedia content. A key aspect is the use of AI tools to aid in research and design processes, but the core function is not AI/ML development.

What you'd actually do

  1. Partner with stakeholders to align learning solutions with business priorities and participant needs.
  2. Apply adult learning principles to design experiences that drive sustained behavior change.
  3. Independently research and develop evidence-based learning solutions across diverse domains, including when subject-matter expertise is not readily available.
  4. Translate complex behavioral science, technical, and organizational concepts into practical, actionable learning experiences.
  5. Develop assessment strategies that measure learning transfer and performance improvement.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of experience designing adult learning experiences with demonstrated impact.
  • Strong facilitation skills across varied audiences.
  • Proven ability to independently scope, research, and develop high-quality learning content.
  • Proficiency in multimedia design tools and modern learning technologies (graphics, interactive elements, etc.).
  • Well-informed of emerging trends in learning technology and instructional design methodologies.
  • Strong proficiency in instructional design software and multimedia creation tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-change environment while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Collaborative team player who takes pride in representing Joby Learning and elevating how learning is perceived across Joby.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of learning management systems and mobile learning platforms.

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with leadership development, professional skills, and technical training programs.
  • Experience with video content creation and editing (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or Synthesia).
  • Experience with podcast production and audio content creation.
  • 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 across multiple content domains.

What the JD emphasized

  • 8+ years of experience designing adult learning experiences with demonstrated impact.
  • Proven ability to independently scope, research, and develop high-quality learning content.