Learning and Development Designer

Hargreaves Lansdown; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform in the UK is seeking a Learning & Development Designer to create engaging learning materials. The role involves collaborating with colleagues to produce visually impactful content that simplifies complex topics and enhances learning experiences. Ideal candidates will have a background in graphic design and experience with e-learning tools. This permanent, full-time position offers hybrid working options and a variety of attractive benefits, including a discretionary bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Flexible working options

Enhanced parental leave

Private medical insurance

Gym membership options

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced Learning and Development role.
• Proven experience in graphic design within a learning context.
• Passion for using design to enhance learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and production of learning materials.
• Collaborate with L&D colleagues to create engaging visuals.
• Enhance existing learning materials for better effectiveness.

Skills

Graphic design

E-learning authoring tools

Animation and video editing

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Figma

Job description

Excited to grow your career?

Our purpose is to empower people to save and invest with confidence. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL.

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you!

About the role

Our Learning & Development team helps people build the skills they need to do great work and grow their careers. We focus on practical, relevant learning that supports HL's goals and gives colleagues the confidence to adapt and succeed.

As a Learning & Development Designer you will design visually engaging, accessible, and impactful learning materials that support the delivery of high-quality learning experiences across the organisation.

By combining creative design expertise with a learner-first mindset, the role ensures that complex ideas are communicated clearly and effectively. The core value of this role lies in the ability to craft outstanding visual content that enhances how colleagues learn and grow.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the design and production of high-impact learning materials that make complex topics simple, engaging and easy to remember (e.g., slide decks, workbooks, infographics, elearning assets, videos, animations)
• Collaborate with L&D colleagues and subject‑matter experts to translate complex concepts into clear, learner‑friendly visuals and interactive experiences
• Develop creative concepts for learning campaigns, ensuring all designs align with HL brand guidelines and accessibility standards
• Create and maintain e-learning modules, digital assets, infographics, videos, animations and other media using appropriate tools and software
• Enhance existing learning materials by applying design principles that improve clarity, flow, and learner engagement, ensuring consistency across all learning channels
• Ensure high standards of design quality, accuracy, and usability
• Seek and respond to feedback from learners, stakeholders and peers to continually raise the quality and effectiveness of materials
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, balancing creativity with timely delivery and accuracy
• Keep up to date with design trends, learning technologies and emerging tools to enhance the visual impact of learning experiences

About you

You’ll ideally have experience in a fast‑paced Learning and Development role, with strong operational and design skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the business.

Essential

• Proven experience in graphic design, ideally within a learning context
• Experience with e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Rise)
• Animation and video editing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Creative and innovative thinker with a learner‑first mindset
• Organised and deadline‑driven
• Passionate about using design to make learning more engaging and effective

Desirable

• Experience working in a Financial Services background, having an understanding of regulatory requirements and contextual obligations
• Understanding of adult learning principles and how design supports learning outcomes
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Figma)

Interview Process

1–2 stage competency‑based interview(s)

Working Schedule

We are based in Bristol, BS1 5HL. This role is a permanent, full‑time position. For this role we offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to allow you the flexibility of working from home and coming into the office.

Why us?

Here at HL, we’re the UK’s number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we’ve helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.

To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We’re steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.

What’s on offer?

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Annual pay review
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and an additional 1‑day Christmas closure)
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year at annual enrolment
• Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
• Sharesave scheme – have a real stake in HL’s future
• Income Protection & Life insurance (4 × salary core level of cover)
• Private medical insurance
• Healthcare cash plans – including optical, dental, and outpatient care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gympass – gym memberships and wellbeing apps available
• Variety of travel‑to‑work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilities
• An in‑house barista serving subsidised coffee and snacks
• HL's sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year)
• LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers (dependent on role level)

Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

This role may also be available on a flexible working or part‑time basis – please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.

Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.