Hiring: Marcus by Goldman Sachs, Lead Instructional Designer Associate - Richardson, TX Company: Goldman Sachs Location: Richardson, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 11:35:51 Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Agile, HTML, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, WCAG, Wealth Management About the job Experience: •150 years of expertise with intuitive digital experiences, focusing on value, transparency, and simplicity for its millions of customers, and is recognized as the largest pure online bank, delivering a fully digital experience without physical branches. •2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or managing a team of instructional designers or learning professionals. •5+ years in an instructional design role, with at least 2 years in a corporate or financial services setting. •Over 150 years of expertise with intuitive digital experiences, focusing on value, transparency, and simplicity for its millions of customers, and is recognized as the largest pure online bank, delivering a fully digital experience without physical branches. •At least 2 years in a corporate or financial services setting. Required Skills: •The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, excels at navigating ambiguity, and possesses the leadership and relationship-management skills to translate complex business needs into cohesive, impactful learning experiences. •Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of instructional designers. Provide ongoing coaching, constructive feedback, and professional development opportunities to foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture. •Stakeholder Engagement & Management: Proactively manage stakeholder engagement by establishing open communication channels, aligning expectations, navigating conflicting priorities, and securing buy-in from business leaders, process owners, and cross-functional partners. •Project & Resource Management: Oversee the team's project pipeline, allocate resources effectively to optimize productivity, and ensure all learning deliverables meet quality standards, brand guidelines, and project deadlines. •Learning Solution Design: Design and implement scalable learning solutions that directly enhance the capabilities of our learners, driving key business objectives such as client satisfaction, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation. •Needs Analysis: Conduct thorough Needs Analysis to identify skill and knowledge gaps, document business requirements, and draft measurable learning objectives. •Instructional Design Application: Apply instructional design theories and adult learning principles (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, Gagne's Nine Events) to design, develop, and maintain comprehensive learning solutions. •Content Development: Utilize authoring tools such as Articulate 360 (Storyline, Rise) and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite to build engaging learning content. Qualifications: •Leadership Experience: 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or managing a team of instructional designers or learning professionals. •Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, influence decision-making, and communicate effectively with senior leadership. •Instructional Design Expertise: Deep knowledge of instructional design models (ADDIE/SAM) and adult learning theory. •Certification: Active Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) or Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) credential. •Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with eLearning authoring tools, especially the Articulate 360 Suite (Storyline, Rise). •Strategic Execution: Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and work autonomously, translating high-level strategic direction into concrete project plans and deliverables for the team. •Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, or a related field. •Operational familiarity with Agile project management methodologies. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!