Junior Learning Experience Designer (LX Designer) European Wind Academy (EWA)

28Digital; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

28DIGITAL is seeking a Junior Learning Experience Designer to join the European Wind Academy initiative in Brussels. You will apply design thinking, user research, and educational design to create learner-centred experiences for large-scale European education programs.

The role suits HCID graduates or those with a strong background in Human-Computer Interaction, UX design, Educational Technology or Learning Design, with familiarity in tools like Figma, Miro and the Adobe Suite.

Qualifications

• Graduate with HCID or related field; strong UX background.
• Experience with user research and design thinking.
• Familiar with Figma, Miro, and Adobe Suite.

Responsibilities

• Design learner journeys across online, blended and micro-credential programmes.
• Conduct learner interviews and usability testing; analyze feedback.
• Support development of digital credentials and innovation initiatives.

Skills

HCI/UX

User research

Learning design

Design thinking

Education

EIT Digital Master School (HCID)

Tools

Figma

Miro

Adobe Suite

Job description

Junior Learning Experience Designer (LX Designer)

28DIGITAL is Europe’s digital innovation engine, a multi-stakeholder platform, rooted in European values and open to the world, we turn knowledge into innovation, scale startups into global ventures, and build the next generation of digital talent to shape a fair, competitive, and human‑centric digital future.

We work at the intersection of science, business, and society, transforming breakthroughs in AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and advanced computing into solutions that strengthen Europe’s sovereignty, accelerate the green transition, and improve lives.

The European Wind Academy is one of Europe's flagship skills initiatives supporting the green transition. Over the next three years, the Academy will develop and deploy professional learning programmes reaching more than 100,000 learners across Europe, supporting workforce development in the wind energy sector.

We are looking for a person to join our Education Team and help create engaging, learner‑centred educational experiences.

This role is ideal for graduates of the Human Computer Interaction and Design (HCID) programme or related fields who want to apply design thinking, user research, digital learning, and innovation methodologies to real‑world European education projects. Preference will be given to Graduates of EIT Digital Master School.

What You Will Do

Learning Experience Design

• Design learner journeys across online, blended and micro‑credential programmes.
• Develop storyboards, assessments and interactive learning activities.
• Apply design thinking and human‑centred design methodologies throughout course development.
• Create learner personas and map learning pathways.

User Research & Testing

• Conduct learner interviews and usability testing.
• Analyse learner feedback and engagement data.
• Improve courses based on evidence and user insights.
• Support continuous improvement cycles.

Digital Credentials & Innovation

• Support development of micro‑credentials and digital credential pathways.
• Contribute to Europass and EDC implementation.
• Participate in educational innovation initiatives.
• Explore AI‑supported learning approaches.
• Work with industry experts, trainers, universities and technology partners.
• Participate in international project meetings.
• Support quality assurance and content reviews.

Ideal Candidate

• Graduate of EIT Digital Master School (HCID strongly preferred).
• Background in Human-Computer Interaction, UX Design, Service Design, Educational Technology or Learning Design.
• Experience with Figma, Miro, Adobe Suite or similar tools.
• Understanding of user‑centred design processes.
• Interest in sustainability, education and digital transformation.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Direct contribution to a major European Skills Academy.
• Opportunity to shape learning experiences for 100,000+ learners.
• Exposure to EU policy, micro‑credentials and digital credential ecosystems.
• Collaboration with leading universities and industry partners.
• Strong career progression into Learning Design, Product Design or Innovation Management.

Languages

Mastery of English, with strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills. Knowledge of additional European languages is a merit.

Place of Employment

Preferably at the 28DIGITAL office in Brussels, although a location at one of the 28DIGITAL European offices will be considered.

28DIGITAL is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. To build a strong digital Europe that works for everyone it is vital that we have diverse range of skills, knowledge and experience in the sector. Therefore, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the above criteria and encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and other underrepresented groups.