April 29, 2026

Learning & Development Lead – Retail

Cider San Jose, California

Location: Valley Fair Westfield, San Jose

Beloved by young trendsetters and celebrities worldwide, Cider stands as one of the fastest-growing fashion brands today, with a following exceeding 5 million. Founded in 2020 and rooted in Los Angeles, we proudly serve customers in over 130 countries, offering a diverse range of styles from sizes XXS to 4XL. With our innovative smart fashion technology, Cider is leading the way towards a zero-inventory future, minimizing production waste without compromising quality. Our unique "Pick A Mood" collections transform everyday moods into captivating style statements, engaging the next generation and cementing our position as a Gen Z favorite.

About the Role

We're building something real — and we need someone who can build the people behind it. As our Learning & Development Lead for Retail, you'll design and drive the learning strategy across our retail teams globally. From onboarding to leadership development, you'll make sure our people have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to grow with us.

What You'll Do

Design and implement end-to-end L&D programs for retail store teams, Floor Leaders, and Store ManagersBuild scalable onboarding experiences that get new hires up to speed fast and feeling connected to the brandPartner with HRBPs and Store Leaders to identify skill gaps and build targeted development solutionsCreate and maintain training content — e-learning modules, playbooks, toolkits, facilitated workshopsDrive leadership development programs to build our internal pipeline of future managersTrack and measure training effectiveness using data and feedback; iterate accordinglyCollaborate with cross-functional teams (VM, Operations, Merchandising) to embed product and process knowledgeSupport rollout of new tools, systems, or brand initiatives with training collateral

What We're Looking For

4+ years of L&D experience, with at least 2 years focused on retail or frontline workforceStrong instructional design skills — you can turn complex info into clear, engaging contentComfortable facilitating in-person and virtual sessions across different time zonesData-driven mindset — you track what works and cut what doesn'tExperience working in a high-growth, fast-paced environment; startup or scale-up experience a plusExcellent stakeholder management skills; able to influence without authority

Benefits:

40% off discount unlimited.$300 Giftcard upon onboarding.Health, Vision, and Dental insurance.401k contributionCider goodies.Parking.

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