Senior Learning Experience Designer

Posted 3 Days Ago
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San Francisco, CA, USA
In-Office
82K-230K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Software
The Role
Designs and develops global learning experiences, sales enablement programs, and performance support tools. Conducts needs analyses, applies instructional design and adult learning principles, manages projects through implementation and evaluation, and measures business impact. Partners with leaders and subject matter experts to address performance gaps, research emerging learning technologies, and lead high-visibility initiatives. The role requires strong communication, stakeholder management, accessibility knowledge, and proficiency with modern authoring and digital learning platforms.
Summary Generated by Built In

Join us in bringing joy to customer experience.  Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to customers worldwide.   

Living our values everyday results in our team-first culture and enables us to innovate, grow, and thrive while enjoying the journey together. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment, empowering our employees to be their authentic selves. 

Five9 is looking for a Senior Learning Experience Designer to join the Revenue Enablement team and design learning experiences that help sales professionals build capability, improve performance, and drive business results.

This role partners with business leaders, subject matter experts, and learning professionals across the globe to build solutions that support sales enablement initiatives, from needs analysis through evaluation. The right candidate brings instructional design expertise, creativity, and project management discipline to deliver learning programs that move the needle on real business outcomes; not just completion counts.

Key ResponsibilitiesLearning Design and Development
  • Design and develop engaging learning solutions, performance support tools, and sales enablement programs for global audiences.
  • Apply instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and performance consulting practices to create impactful learning experiences.
  • Lead projects through the full development lifecycle, from analysis and design through storyboarding, development, implementation, and evaluation.
Needs Analysis and Performance Consulting
  • Conduct learning needs analyses and translate business requirements into effective learning strategies.
  • Serve as an internal consultant by identifying performance gaps and recommending learning and non-learning solutions.
Measurement and Continuous Improvement
  • Develop measurement and evaluation plans that assess learning effectiveness and business impact.
  • Research and incorporate emerging learning technologies, trends, and best practices into program designs.
Cross Functional Partnership and Project Delivery
  • Collaborate with business leaders, subject matter experts, program managers, and fellow learning professionals to build high-quality solutions.
  • Use project management skills to deliver learning initiatives on time and aligned with business objectives.
  • Support a collaborative global team environment that promotes innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead complex, high-visibility learning initiatives and influence senior stakeholders, from defining the learning strategy through implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement.
Candidate Requirements and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, Business, Social Sciences, or a related field is required. An advanced degree (M.A. or M.S.) in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field is a plus.
  • 7–10 years of experience designing and developing learning solutions, ideally including experience with global sales or revenue-generating audiences, is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design methodologies, including ADDIE and adult learning principles, is required.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills are required.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • Experience collaborating with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams is required.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused mindset are required.
  • Proficiency with modern authoring, multimedia, and digital learning platforms, such as Articulate 360, Camtasia, and Adobe Creative Cloud, is required. Experience administering or developing learning within Docebo is a plus.
  • Experience supporting revenue-generating organizations is highly recommended.
  • Knowledge of evaluation methodologies, required. Experience on the Kirkpatrick Model is preferred.
  • Experience designing learning solutions for global audiences is required.
  • Experience measuring business impact and learning effectiveness is required.
  • Sales enablement or sales training experience is highly recommended.
  • Experience using generative AI and emerging technologies to accelerate development, personalize learning, and improve performance support is highly recommended.
  • Experience applying accessibility standards and inclusive design practices, including WCAG, to digital learning solutions is highly recommended.

 

Work Location: This role is hybrid. 3 days a week (T, W, TH) in our San Ramon office is required.

As part of our continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Five9 supports pay transparency during the entire recruitment process.  Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate including, but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the job across the United States. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package during your hiring process.

Additionally, the total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, stock, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

Our total reward package also includes:

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage, beginning on the first day of employment. Five9 covers 100% of the employee portion of the health, dental and vision coverage and shares a high portion of the dependent cost. We also offer Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, and a 401k saving plan with employer matching.
  • Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
  • Generous employee stock purchase plan.
  • Paid Time Off, Company paid holidays, paid volunteer hours and 12 weeks paid parental leave.

All compensation and benefits are subject to the requirements and restrictions set forth in the applicable plan documents and any written agreements between the parties.

The US base salary range for this role is below.
$82,300—$229,500 USD

Work Location: This role is hybrid. 3 days a week (T, W, TH) in our San Francisco office is required.

As part of our continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Five9 supports pay transparency during the entire recruitment process.  Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate including, but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the job across the United States. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package during your hiring process.

Additionally, the total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, stock, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

Our total reward package also includes:

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage, beginning on the first day of employment. Five9 covers 100% of the employee portion of the health, dental and vision coverage and shares a high portion of the dependent cost. We also offer Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, and a 401k saving plan with employer matching.
  • Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
  • Generous employee stock purchase plan.
  • Paid Time Off, Company paid holidays, paid volunteer hours and 12 weeks paid parental leave.

All compensation and benefits are subject to the requirements and restrictions set forth in the applicable plan documents and any written agreements between the parties.

The US base salary range for this role is below.
$82,300—$229,500 USD

Work Location: This role is hybrid. 3 days a week (T, W, TH) in our Dallas office is required.

As part of our continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Five9 supports pay transparency during the entire recruitment process.  Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate including, but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the job across the United States. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package during your hiring process.

Additionally, the total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, stock, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

Our total reward package also includes:

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage, beginning on the first day of employment. Five9 covers 100% of the employee portion of the health, dental and vision coverage and shares a high portion of the dependent cost. We also offer Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, and a 401k saving plan with employer matching.
  • Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
  • Generous employee stock purchase plan.
  • Paid Time Off, Company paid holidays, paid volunteer hours and 12 weeks paid parental leave.

All compensation and benefits are subject to the requirements and restrictions set forth in the applicable plan documents and any written agreements between the parties.


The US base salary range for this role is below.
$82,300—$229,500 USD

Five9 embraces diversity and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  The more inclusive we are, the better we are.  Five9 is an equal opportunity employer. 

Five9 is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected] to request an accommodation. Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable law.

View our privacy policy, including our privacy notice to California residents here: https://www.five9.com/pt-pt/legal.  

Note: Five9 will never request that an applicant send money as a prerequisite for commencing employment with Five9.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, Business, Social Sciences, or a related field
  • 7–10 years of experience designing and developing learning solutions
  • Knowledge of instructional design methodologies, including ADDIE and adult learning principles
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience collaborating with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused mindset
  • Proficiency with modern authoring, multimedia, and digital learning platforms, including Articulate 360, Camtasia, and Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Experience designing learning solutions for global audiences
  • Knowledge of evaluation methodologies
  • Experience measuring business impact and learning effectiveness
  • Advanced degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field
  • Experience with global sales or revenue-generating audiences
  • Experience administering or developing learning within Docebo
  • Experience with the Kirkpatrick Model
  • Sales enablement or sales training experience
  • Experience using generative AI and emerging technologies for learning development and performance support
  • Experience applying accessibility standards and inclusive design practices, including WCAG, to digital learning solutions

Five9 Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Five9 and has not been reviewed or approved by Five9.

  • Healthcare Strength — Employer-paid employee premiums, multiple plan options, and broad coverage across medical, dental, vision, disability, FSAs, and EAP are emphasized as core elements of the package. These features position healthcare as a standout component of total rewards.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants and an ESPP are highlighted as meaningful parts of total compensation. Feedback suggests these stock components can materially enhance overall pay when company performance is favorable.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Public job postings include salary ranges and company materials describe formal peer benchmarking of pay. These practices indicate structure and visibility around compensation decisions.

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The Company
HQ: San Ramon, California
2,427 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Five9 is an industry-leading provider of cloud contact center solutions, bringing the power of cloud innovation to more than 2,000 customers worldwide and facilitating billions of customer engagements annually. The Five9 Intelligent Cloud Contact Center provides digital engagement, analytics, workflow automation, workforce optimization, and practical AI to help customers reimagine their customer experience. Designed to be reliable, secure, compliant, and scalable, the Five9 platform helps increase agent and supervisor productivity, connects the contact center to the business, and ultimately deliver tangible business results including increased revenue and enhanced customer trust and loyalty

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