Learning Designer - Adaptive Learning/AI-Driven Digital Pedagogy

SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Learning Designer to create AI-driven adaptive learning experiences. This remote-first role, with weekly travel to Manchester, emphasizes collaboration with UX and Product teams to develop personalized learning paths. Candidates should have substantial experience in AI/ML-enabled learning design and a strong grasp of digital pedagogy. This position offers a competitive rate of up to £600/day, aiming for candidates with proven expertise in innovative learning frameworks.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in learning design or instructional design roles.
• Proven background in adaptive or AI-driven learning product design.
• Strong understanding of digital pedagogy and instructional design practices.

Responsibilities

• Design adaptive learning experiences informed by AI/ML models.
• Collaborate with UX designers for accessible interactions.
• Use data and research insights to refine learning content.

Skills

Adaptive learning design

Instructional design

Digital pedagogy

Collaborative UX design

User analytics analysis

Job description

Learning Designer – Adaptive Learning/AI-Driven Digital Pedagogy

Rate: Up to £600/day (Inside IR35)

Start: ASAP | Length: 6 months | Location: Remote‑first, with travel to Manchester once per week

We are supporting a consultancy delivering a high‑profile adaptive learning programme for an end‑client in the digital content and media space. We are seeking experienced Learning Designers who specialise in designing adaptive, AI‑enabled learning products, rather than traditional e‑learning modules.

You will work closely with Learning Science, UX and Product teams to shape pedagogically rigorous learning experiences that dynamically adapt to user behaviour, performance and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Design adaptive learning experiences, pathways and interactions informed by AI/ML models
• Apply advanced learning theory (eg, Bloom's Taxonomy, Constructivism, digital pedagogy)
• Collaborate closely with UX Designers to align learning mechanics with product flows, accessibility standards and interaction patterns
• Use learner analytics, behavioural data and research insights to refine content, pacing, scaffolding and feedback
• Balance pedagogical rigour with engagement techniques such as gamification and interactivity
• Work with Editorial teams to ensure accuracy, clarity and consistency across learning materials
• Contribute to experimentation and iteration cycles based on user testing and performance data

Essential Experience

• Significant experience as a Learning Designer, Instructional Designer, or Learning Experience Designer
• Proven background designing adaptive or AI/ML‑powered learning products (personalised learning paths, intelligent feedback, predictive learning design, etc.)
• Strong understanding of digital pedagogy and evidence‑based instructional design practices
• Experience designing for modern product environments (iterative, data‑driven, cross‑disciplinary)
• Ability to work with analytics, user testing insights and performance data to direct learning improvements
• Comfortable partnering with Product Managers, UX Designers and Learning Scientists

Desirable

• Experience in large‑scale digital content or EdTech environments
• Background working with recommendation systems, learner modelling or behaviour‑driven adaptation
• Familiarity with accessibility best practices for digital learning products

This is an opportunity to work at the leading edge of digital learning, designing next‑generation adaptive experiences for a high‑profile programme.

If you have genuine experience in adaptive/AI‑enhanced learning design, please get in touch to discuss the role in more detail.