About MimecastMimecast is a global leader in cybersecurity and cloud-based email management, dedicated to making email safer for businesses worldwide. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning are at the heart of everything we do. Join us and help empower organizations to work protected.<div></div>Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Instructional Designer to join our dynamic Global Enablement Team. This role uniquely blends creativity with data-driven methodologies to design and deliver innovative learning experiences that align tightly with Mimecast’s organizational goals. You will be a self-starter, developing impactful training solutions by leveraging advanced instructional design techniques, AI-powered tools, and analytics to optimize learner engagement and business outcomes, all within a fast-paced environment.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Learning Design: The creation of engaging, interactive learning content using tools including Synthesia, Camtasia, Audiate and Articulate 360 Suite combining creative storytelling with instructional rigor.</li><li>Data-Driven Approach: Utilize learner data, feedback, and performance metrics to continuously refine and improve learning programs, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.</li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with subject matter experts, regional enablement leads, and stakeholders worldwide to identify learning needs and deliver scalable solutions, striving for quality and great feedback</li><li>AI Integration: Champion the adoption of AI and emerging technologies to enhance content creation efficiency and learner experience.</li><li>Project Skills: Manage multiple complex projects and tasks simultaneously, delivering high-quality learning assets on time and within scope.</li><li>Assessment &amp; Evaluation: Design robust evaluation frameworks to measure learning effectiveness and impact on organizational performance.</li></ul>What You’ll Bring<ul><li>5+ years’ experience in instructional design, with a proven track record in senior or lead roles within global or technology-driven environments.</li><li>Expertise with Synthesia, Camtasia, Articulate 360 Suite, and other eLearning authoring tools.</li><li>Working with an LMS to deliver and manage content.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with experience applying data-driven insights to instructional design.</li><li>Attention to detail paired with the ability to ensure brand standards and guidelines are always adhered to on all delivery platforms, demonstrating a passion for a consistent, quality output.</li><li>Deep understanding of instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) and adult learning principles.</li><li>Self-starter able to show own initiative with managing tasks and meeting tight deadlines – demonstrating ability to work in a structured fashion. Experience of JIRA or other PM tools an advantage.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across multicultural teams.</li><li>Passion for leveraging AI and emerging technologies to innovate learning solutions.</li><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.</li></ul><div></div>What We BringYou will be immersed in a dynamic environment that recognizes and celebrates your achievements.Our Hybrid Model: We provide you with the flexibility to live balanced, healthy lives through our hybrid working model that champions both collaborative teamwork and individual flexibility. Employees are expected to come to the office at least two days per week, because working together in person:<ul><li>Fosters a culture of collaboration, communication, performance and learning</li><li>Drives innovation and creativity within and between teams</li><li>Introduces employees to priorities outside of their immediate realm</li><li>Ensures important interpersonal relationships and connections with one another and our community!</li></ul>The RSA base salary range for this position is R720,000 - R1,080,000 base + benefits. This reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. This position may also be eligible for bonus, incentive plans, and other related benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. These factors and individual capabilities will also determine the individual pay offered. DEI StatementCybersecurity is a community effort. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal, of course.We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we’d encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application.Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law.