Senior Instructional Design Specialist

We power people’s progress. At Preply, we’re all about creating life-changing learning experiences. We help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor, craft a personalized learning journey, and stay motivated to keep growing. Our approach is human-led, tech-enabled - and it’s creating real impact. So far, 90,000 tutors have delivered over 20 million lessons to learners in more than 175 countries. Every Preply lesson sparks change, fuels ambition, and drives progress that matters.

At Preply, we take pride in having the largest and most diverse base of tutors among all online language learning platforms. Our tutors play a crucial role in our vision to power people's progress. We are constantly pushing the boundaries, conducting hundreds of AB tests, and identifying opportunities to enhance the experience for both our students and tutors.

As a member of the Supply Operations squad, you’ll join the Tutor Development team, which focuses on delivering life-changing learning experiences for tutors. In this role, you will lead how we educate tutors on Preply’s platform, features, tools, and best practices - ensuring they are well-equipped to succeed. You will work cross-functionally to design and deliver high-impact training programs, manage our learning infrastructure, and help tutors thrive by making complex changes simple and actionable.

• Design and deliver scalable learning experiences for tutors on how Preply works, including onboarding, product updates, and policy/process changes
• Partner with subject matter experts to develop inclusive, high-quality asynchronous learning solutions that support tutor performance and continuous professional development (CPD)
• Coordinate and facilitate live training delivery across regions (eg. webinars, conference)
• Own our learning tools, leading the evaluation and replacement of the current LMS (Thinkific), managing vendor selection, implementation, and long-term maintenance
• Define and implement the most effective formats for each training type (e.g. async courses, microlearning, live sessions)
• Collaborate with Communication, Product, and Data teams to ensure tutor training is timely, targeted, and engaging
• Analyze content performance and user feedback to continuously optimise learning impact and reach

Are you passionate about helping others learn at scale? Do you have a sharp eye for content quality and delivery formats, and know when a course, a webinar, or a one-pager is the right solution?

• 3-5 years of experience in instructional design, learning experience design, or training-focused roles
• Experience in design and delivery of scalable online training (e.g. microlearning, video, webinars)  using frameworks like ADDIE or SAM
• Proficiency at e-learning authoring tools (e.g. Articulate, Rise, Captivate) and webinar facilitation
• Clear communicator with excellent writing skills for training and process documentation
• Comfortable using data tools (e.g. Looker) to evaluate performance and continuously improve learning impact
• Confident working with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams (Product, Comms, Data) to build targeted, high-quality content
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English

• Experience in global marketplaces or freelancer platforms (e.g., Uber, Fiverr, Coursera, Upwork), ideally in cross-functional product or operations environments
• Familiarity with multimedia content creation (basic video editing, visual design, or audio narration)
• Experience designing teacher training courses or applying AI tools to enhance teaching and educator development
• Experience with social or community-driven learning formats (e.g. cohort based, social learning)
• Experience with social or community-driven learning formats (e.g., AMAs, peer engagement, reflective prompts)
• Proficiency in additional languages (especially Spanish)

• An open, collaborative, dynamic and diverse culture;
• A generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com, Learning & Development budget and time off for your self-development;
• A competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance;
• Not in Barcelona? We offer an attractive relocation package to join us in our Preply Barcelona Hub
• Access to free mental health support platforms;
• Access to Gympass-partnered wellness and gym centers throughout Spain to promote and support well-being and physical health; 
• The opportunity to unlock the potential of learners and tutors through language learning and teaching in 175 countries (and counting!).

• Care to change the world - We are passionate about our work and care deeply about its impact to be life changing.
• We do it for learners - For both Preply and tutors, learners are why we do what we do. Every day we focus on empowering tutors to deliver an exceptional learning experience.
• Keep perfecting - To create an outstanding customer experience, we focus on simplicity, smoothness, and enjoyment, continually perfecting it as every detail matters.
• Now is the time - In a fast-paced world, it matters how quickly we act. Now is the time to make great things happen.
• Disciplined execution - What makes us disciplined is the excellence in our execution. We set clear goals, focus on what matters, and utilize our resources efficiently.
• Dive deep - We leverage business acumen and curiosity to investigate disparities between numbers and stories, unlocking meaningful insights to guide our decisions.
• Growth mindset - We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe today's best performance becomes tomorrow's starting point. We humbly embrace feedback and learn from setbacks.
• Raise the bar - We raise our performance standards continuously, alongside each new hire and promotion. We build diverse and high-performing teams that can make a real difference.
• Challenge, disagree and commit - We value open and candid communication, even when we don’t fully agree. We speak our minds, challenge when necessary, and fully commit to decisions once made.
• One Preply - We prioritize collaboration, inclusion, and the success of our team over personal ambitions. Together, we support and celebrate each other's progress.

Preply is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Different opinions and viewpoints are key ingredients in our success as a multicultural Ed-Tech company. 

Preply will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status. Together, we are The World Class.

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