Instructional Multimedia Designer

Welcome to the video first world

From your everyday PowerPoint presentations to Hollywood movies, AI will transform the way we create and consume content. Today, people want to watch and listen, not read — both at home and at work. If you’re reading this and nodding, check out our brand video.

Despite the clear preference for video, communication and knowledge sharing in the business environment are still dominated by text, largely because high-quality video production remains complex and challenging to scale—until now….

Meet Synthesia

We're on a mission to make video easy for everyone in the enterprise. Born in an AI lab, our AI video communications platform simplifies the entire video production process, making it easy for everyone, regardless of skill level, to create, collaborate, and share high-quality videos. Whether it's for delivering essential training to employees and customers or marketing products and services, Synthesia enables large organizations to communicate and share knowledge through video quickly and efficiently. We’re trusted by leading brands such as Heineken, Zoom, Xerox, McDonald’s and more. Read stories from happy customers and what 1,200+ people say on G2.

In 2023, we were one of 7 European companies to reach unicorn status. In February 2024, G2 named us as the fastest growing company in the world. We’ve raised over $150M in funding from top-tier investors, including Accel, Nvidia, Kleiner Perkins, Google and top founders and operators including Stripe, Datadog, Miro, Webflow, and Facebook.

Right now, we’re hiring a Instructional Multimedia Designer. You'll be at the heart of our Customer Content Creation Team, innovating at the intersection of AI technology and video. 

This position demands a diverse skill set spanning copywriting, video production, educational theory, and design to craft multimedia content that elevates customer experiences. Working in collaboration with various teams, you will interpret client needs, formulate instructional designs, and partner with our content creators to produce visually engaging videos using Synthesia’s platform.

As a Instructional Multimedia Designer, you’ll: 

• Craft video content using Synthesia’s AI platform, marrying instructional design with cutting-edge technology.
• Actively participate in the end-to-end content development process, from initial concept through scripting, storyboarding, and production, to final delivery.
• Harness multimedia elements such as graphics and animations to elevate the instructional value and visual appeal of video content.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to understand learning objectives, identify content gaps, and tailor video solutions that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Conduct needs assessments to refine learning objectives and content strategies.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends in instructional design and multimedia technology, continuously enhancing our content offerings.
• Measure the impact of video content through engagement metrics and learner feedback, iterating for improvement.

You should apply if you bring:

• Excellent copywriting and verbal communication skills as you'll need to facilitate effective collaboration across teams and with clients.
• Proven track record in designing multimedia instructional materials, with a portfolio that showcases your skills in video content development.
• Exceptional ability to convey complex information through engaging and clear video narratives.
• Expertise in using multimedia software and video editing tools, alongside a keen understanding of AI technologies and their potential.
• A creative and analytical mind, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• A background in marketing, advertising, or copywriting is a significant advantage.

You'll stand out if you bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Multimedia Design, or related field.

At Synthesia we expect everyone to:

• Be an owner.
• Focus on outcomes over Inputs and Plans.
• Make the journey fun
• Default to simple. 

You can read more about this in this public Notion page: https://synthesia.notion.site/How-we-work-at-Synthesia-f794caa72f8446efb6be22b551ce0fa2 

You can expect in return...

💸 A salary in the region of  £40,000 - £55,000 GBP + stock options in our fast growing Series C start-up.

📍 A hybrid environment. Our preference is for you to spend at least 1x day a week in the office if you're based in commutable distance to our London HQ. 

🏝 25 days of annual leave + public holidays in the country where you are based. 

🥳 Regular socials and company retreats. 

👉 A generous referral scheme. 

🚀 A huge opportunity for career growth as you’ll help shape a market-defining product. 

+ Other country-specific benefits based on the country you are hired in.