Instructional Designer

JR United Kingdom; York; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital learning agency in the UK is seeking an Immersive Instructional Designer for a 12-month fully remote contract. The role involves leading the design of bespoke, immersive learning experiences, collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders while employing modern learning principles like simulation and gamification. Ideal candidates will bring proven immersive design experience and excellent storytelling skills, contributing to a creative and collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing immersive and interactive digital learning.
• Strong background in global learning vendors or agencies.
• Familiarity with AR/VR and performance support tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning design from discovery and ideation through to scripting and storyboarding.
• Collaborate closely with internal developers and designers.
• Design engaging, interactive, and narrative-driven learning experiences.

Skills

Storytelling

Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Immersive Design

Gamification

AR/VR

Mobile-First Design

Job description

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Immersive Instructional Designer / Learning Designer

12-month contract

Fully remote

Start: ASAP

Company

We’re working with a premium, award-winning digital learning agency that creates truly bespoke, immersive solutions for a world-class client base.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead learning design from discovery and ideation through to scripting and storyboarding.
• Collaborate closely with internal developers and designers to bring immersive solutions to life.
• Work directly with stakeholders to shape project goals, tone, and structure.
• Design engaging, interactive, and narrative-driven learning experiences.
• Apply modern learning principles, especially simulation, gamification, AR/VR, and mobile-first design.
• Uphold the agency’s commitment to tailored, non-templated learning products.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in designing immersive and interactive digital learning.
• A strong background in global learning vendors or agencies.
• Excellent storytelling, writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with AR/VR, performance support tools, and point-of-performance learning is a plus.
• A wide variety of industry and client knowledge (due to the sheer variety of clients you would work with).
• A willingness to learn the agency’s internal practices and contribute to a collaborative creative culture.