Instructional Designer

What to Expect

The Instructional Designer, Factory Training will develop engaging learning experiences and training solutions in a variety of media to improve production KPIs. This is a unique opportunity to work on a world‑class instructional design team that works cross functionally with various Tesla stakeholders, analyzes difficult problems, designs novel solutions, develops JIT training in a fast‑paced environment, implements in the most effective ways, and evaluates behavior change.

An extraordinary degree of creativity and self‑motivation is expected.

• Own the ADDIE process‑end‑to‑end of individual projects (ILT, eLearning, Blended, and Other Assets)
• Collaborate with a high‑performance team and cross‑function with others
• Consult with SMEs and stakeholders
• Develop Storyline (and Rise), PowerPoint, hands‑on training, graphics, and video deliverables
• Analyze needs, gaps, process improvements, learning paths, training updates, KPI metrics, course bugs, tasks, and job roles

• Degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or 2 years of instructional design work experience
• Portfolio of work and/or an assigned writing sample with demo
• Work at least 40 hours per week on‑site in a bright, loud, changing environment (NOT remote or hybrid)
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, design, and presentation skills with ability to successfully communicate complex technical training
• Open collaborative style; ability to work both in a team environment (taking critical feedback) and autonomously with minimal supervision or direction
• High proficiency in MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing, and Articulate Storyline
• Proven project management skills with the ability to work on several projects simultaneously

Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program