Learning Designer

Cambridge Spark; United States; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative education technology company is seeking a Learning Designer to create engaging learning materials that transform complex concepts into accessible content. In this role, you will collaborate with subject matter experts and product managers to develop high-quality modules within a dynamic learning platform. You will ensure that all materials meet accessibility standards while incorporating learner feedback for continuous improvement. This position offers the flexibility of remote work and the chance to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on closing the digital skills gap and advancing careers in the AI era.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Pension with matched contributions

25 days holiday + Flexi bank holidays

Volunteering day

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Health & Wellbeing allowance

Annual Summer and Xmas events

CPD Allowance

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy back scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in instructional design, especially in technical disciplines.
• Strong digital design skills and proficiency in relevant tools.

Responsibilities

• Convert technical content into engaging learning materials.
• Design visually compelling learning materials for diverse audiences.

Skills

Instructional Design

Digital Design

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Visual Communication

Project Management

Understanding of Adult Learning Principles

Education

Experience in Learning Design

Experience in Technical or STEM Fields

Tools

Google Workspace

Canva

Learning Management Systems

AI-powered Tools

Job description

Department: Product and Technology

Location: Home based, UK (with occasional travel to our London office)

Reports to: Director of Curriculum

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: (Depending on experience)

Role Overview

As a Learning Designer at Cambridge Spark, you will transform content into engaging learning materials. You will focus on building effective learning modules within our platform, working closely with SMEs and Product Managers, ensuring gold-standard learner experiences while maintaining accessibility standards and incorporating learner feedback.

Key responsibilities:

• Content Development: Convert technical content developed by data and AI subject matter experts into engaging, accessible learning materials that bring complex concepts to life.
• Learning Material Design: Design visually compelling, instructionally sound learning materials that effectively communicate concepts to diverse audiences.
• Learning Module Development: Build comprehensive modules within our learning platform, incorporating various elements to create cohesive learning journeys.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with SMEs and Product Managers to ensure technical accuracy while maintaining engaging and accessible learning experiences.
• Feedback Implementation: Implement learner feedback related to design and user experience, continuously improving our data and AI training materials.
• Accessibility: Ensure all learning materials meet accessibility standards, making appropriate accommodations for diverse learner needs across our technical curriculum.

Candidate Specification:

Essential

• Experience in instructional or learning design, preferably within technical or STEM disciplines.
• Strong digital design skills with proficiency in Google Workspace and Canva or equivalent.
• Experience with AI-powered tools and technologies, with a focus on improving efficiency and decision-making.
• Experience of storyboarding and developing video learning materials.
• Experience building modules within learning management systems or educational platforms.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and how to apply them to technical content.
• Excellent visual communication skills and ability to present complex information clearly.
• Strong collaborative abilities to work effectively with technical subject matter experts.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality learning assets.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and their implementation in digital learning materials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Experience building materials for apprenticeship programmes.
• Experience of executive education programme design.

Company Benefits:

• Remote first company providing flexibility to work from home.
• Pension with up to 5% matched contributions.
• 25 days holiday + Flexi bank holidays + 1 day off on your birthday.
• A day for volunteering.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave.
• Health & Wellbeing allowance of up to £30 per month.
• Annual Summer and Xmas events.
• Company socials including everything from Cambridge College formals, pub nights to team building events.
• CPD Allowance.
• Private medical insurance and cash plan.
• Holiday buy back scheme (up to 10 days p/a).
• EAP with 24 hour confidential support line.

Background to our Organisation:

We are an education technology company that enables corporate and government organisations to achieve their business goals by educating their workforce with critical digital transformation skills to succeed in the AI era. We deliver unique and innovative professional education that is accelerating the digital transformation of our clients, advancing the careers of their employees, helping people get into work and closing the digital skills gap.

Values:

At the centre of the way we work together and inspire each other to achieve success are these core values:

Entrepreneurial: We take initiative and show entrepreneurial spirit which fuels innovation at Cambridge Spark.

Team Spirit: Everyone is part of building an open and transparent culture, communicating effectively to raise issues, discuss improvements and share the evidence used to make decisions.

Customer-focused: Our customers are at the centre of everything we do, inspiring us to create great work.

Gold Standard: We are experts in our field and are constantly developing our technology and offering. We set the benchmark in our industry.

Cambridge Spark is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.