Instructional Design Manager, Semi Service

What To Expect The Tesla Semi Service Training Team is looking for an experienced and driven Instructional Design Manager to lead the development of high-quality training content that supports our mission of accelerating the world's transition to renewable energy. In this role, you will manage a team of Instructional Designers, set strategic direction for content development, drive accountability to timelines and quality standards, and foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Instructional Designers, setting clear performance expectations,conducting regular 1:1s, and creating individual development plans

Manage workload distribution across simultaneous training development projects, ensuring timelines and budgets are met

Oversee the design and development of engaging training content across instructor-led, online, and webinar formats with measurable learning outcomes

Review and approve team content, maintaining high standards for accuracy, clarity, and instructional quality

Partner with subject matter experts and stakeholders across Semi Service to identify training needs and develop solutions that close skill and knowledge gaps

Serve as a liaison between technical and creative teams to ensure training content is both accurate and engaging

Recommend tools, design approaches, and industry best practices that improve learning effectiveness and align training strategy with Tesla's organizational priorities

What You'll Bring

6+ years of experience in instructional design, learning and development, or a related field, with at least 2+ years in a people management or team lead role

Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Education, a technical field, or equivalent experience

Proven track record of overseeing the development of high-quality eLearning products, web-based training, technical writing, and standard guides

Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of learning modalities and instructional approaches

Proficiency with design tools including MS PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Captivate, and Articulate Storyline

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Strategic mindset and collaborative leadership style with the ability to translate organizational priorities into effective learning solutions

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

Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

Expected Compensation

$96,000 - $186,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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