Instructional Designer

What You'll Do:

Avalara is looking for an Instructional Designer to esign performance-driven learning experiences that directly impact revenue productivity and operational excellence within Avalara's Enablement organization. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex tax, product, and sales concepts into clear, measurable learning solutions. You will also build scalable certification and capability programs that support our global GTM teams and drive measurable skill adoption.

You will be able to work remotely and report to Enablement Leadership as part of the Learning Strategy & Design team.

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What Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• You will conduct performance and learner analysis; define measurable goals using Backwards Design and Action Mapping principles.

• You will develop eLearning, instructor-led workshops, certification materials, and executive-ready PowerPoint presentations that simplify complex information into structured, visually compelling content.

• You will collaborate with SMEs to translate expertise into clear learning assets, aligned assessments, and performance support tools.

• You will measure program effectiveness using learner data and evaluation models; iterate based on insights.

What You'll Need to be Successful:

• 5+ years of experience designing instructional solutions in a corporate environment.

• Demonstrated expertise applying outcome-based design methodologies and writing measurable learning goals.

• Advanced PowerPoint, with the ability to simplify complex material into clear frameworks and executive-ready presentations.

• Experience developing eLearning using authoring tools such as Articulate 360 or similar platforms.

• Practical experience using AI tools to accelerate content development, scenario creation, or workflow efficiency.

• Proficient writer who can translate complex ideas into clear learning content and deliver high-quality work

Pay Range Details

The base pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be
different in other locations.

Colorado $100,300 - $165,500 (annually) 
Washington $100,300 - $177,200 (annually) 
California $100,300 - $194,300 (annually) 
NYC $110,800 - $194,300 (annually) 

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the state listed. The
successful candidate’s actual salary/wage may be based on various factors, such as geographic
location, candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
This role is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance, depending on
the terms of the applicable plan and the employee’s role.

Avalara is an AI-first Company:

AI is embedded in our workflows, decision-making, and products.  Success here requires embracing AI as an essential capability.

• You’ll bring experience using AI and AI-related technologies, ready to thrive here.

• You’ll apply AI every day to business challenges - improving efficiency, contributing solutions, and driving results for your team, our company, and our customers.

• You’ll grow with AI by staying curious about new trends and best practices, and by sharing what you learn so others can benefit too.

How We'll Take Care of You:

Total Rewards 

In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses. 

 

Health & Wellness 
Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance. 

 

Inclusive culture and diversity 
Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship. 

 

What You Need To Know About Avalara:

We’re defining the relationship between tax and tech.

 

We’ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing over 54 billion customer API calls and over 6.6 million tax returns a year. Our growth is real - we're a billion dollar business - and we’re not slowing down until we’ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.

 

We’re bright, innovative, and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture we’ve designed, that empowers our people to win. We’ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.

 

We’re An Equal Opportunity Employer

Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company — we don’t want people to fit into our culture, but to enrich it. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.