Learning Experience Designer

DDI | Development Dimensions International; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

DDI | Development Dimensions International is seeking a Learning Experience Designer to join the Learning Experience Innovation team. You will create learner-centered, blended and immersive experiences using SAM, AI-assisted workflows, and evidence-based design.

You will collaborate with senior designers, product managers, SMEs, and engineers to prototype, test, and iterate learning solutions that drive measurable behavioural outcomes.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. or higher.
• 1-3 years of experience in digital or blended learning design.
• Experience designing digital or blended learning across e-learning, virtual, simulation, and in-person modalities.
• Uses iterative instructional design methods (SAM, design thinking, agile/sprint-based) to produce learning solutions grounded in behavioural outcomes.
• Proficient with rapid authoring tools (Articulate 360, Rise) and AI-assisted content creation/ prototyping.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts, product teams, and stakeholders through structured review cycles.
• Delivers mobile-responsive, accessible digital content.

Responsibilities

• Design and build learner-centered blended learning experiences (instructor-led, e-learning, simulations, multimedia) emphasizing practice over delivery.
• Understand end-user needs and performance context; map to observable behaviours.
• Apply SAM (SAM1 for small projects, SAM2 for complex ones) with iterative feedback loops.
• Use Action Mapping to align design with business goals and performance gaps.
• Collaborate on simulations and scenario-based learning, including branching narratives.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate production and personalise content at scale.
• Produce mobile-first, accessible content and validate across devices.

Skills

Communication skills

Design thinking

Instructional design

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Articulate 360

Rise

AI-assisted drafting

Job description

Description

The Learning Experience Designer (LXD) is a key contributor to the Learning Experience Innovation (LEI) team, responsible for designing and building innovative, learner-centered learning experiences that drive meaningful behavioral change. This role focuses on producing high-quality facilitated, digital, blended, and immersive learning solutions using modern design methodologies (including the Successive Approximation Model), AI-assisted workflows, and evidence-driven design practices.

A successful LXD in this role believes that learning should improve real-world performance, not just expose people to information. They design with capability over coverage in mind: the goal is a meaningful shift in what someone can do, not how much they have been shown. They understand that performance happens under imperfect conditions, and they design practice activities that reflect real-world complexity rather than simplified knowledge checks.

The team designs leadership development across all organizational levels, from emerging frontline leaders to C-suite executives. The LXD partners with senior designers, product management stakeholders, and subject matter experts to research, design, prototype, and iterate on learning experiences. They contribute to the team's standards and best practices while growing their expertise across delivery modalities including live simulation, e-learning, virtual learning, AI-powered tools, and multimedia content. This role works within a fast-paced, iterative design culture where working prototypes and early stakeholder feedback replace lengthy development cycles.

The LXD is expected to leverage AI tools to accelerate content production, improve personalization, and support quality assurance. They contribute to cross-functional product delivery alongside engineering, design, and project management teams. This role reports to the Director of Content Innovation and Leadership Development and is full-time with potential for growth based on performance and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Design and build learner-centered blended learning experiences (instructor led training, e-learning, interactive scenarios, simulations, multimedia assets) that prioritize practice and behavioural application over content delivery.
• Immerse themselves in end user needs, the problem being solved, and the context in which learning will be applied. Build and maintain a strong understanding of the behaviour or competency being developed throughout the design process.
• Apply the Successive Approximation Model (SAM1 for small projects, SAM2 for complex projects) as the primary design methodology, working in iterative loops of evaluate, design, develop with frequent stakeholder feedback.
• Use Action Mapping to ground learning design in measurable business goals and observable performance gaps, ensuring every instructional element traces back to a real-world behaviour.
• Contribute to simulation and scenario-based learning experiences for leadership development, including branching narratives, scored decision points, and facilitator-supported formats.
• Leverage AI tools (prompt engineering, AI-assisted content drafting, AI-powered QA review, and emerging agentic workflows) to accelerate production, improve quality, and support personalisation at scale.
• Produce mobile-first, accessible, responsive learning content and validate across devices and assistive technologies.
• Implement and validate xAPI and SCORM packaging for learning content, supporting data collection that measures behavioural application and job-level outcomes, not just completion.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, product managers, engineers, and senior designers through structured review cycles (Design Proof, Alpha, Beta, Gold) to deliver quality at each milestone.
• Create and maintain learning plans as pre-build artefacts that document the performance gap, desired behavioural shift, terminal objectives, measurement plan, and objective-to-treatment linkage.
• Participate in design sprints, pilots, user testing, and review sessions, contributing observations and design recommendations.
• Apply accessibility best practices (WCAG 2.1 AA) and inclusive design principles to ensure learning experiences serve diverse audiences.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, EdTech trends, and learning science research, and recommend practical applications to the team.
• Support the documentation of design standards, templates, and reusable patterns that raise the team's baseline quality.
• Manage assigned projects per agreed-upon requirements, timelines, and specifications with guidance from senior team members.

Requirements

(These are the minimum qualifications you need to be considered for the job)

• B.S./B.A. or higher
• 1-3 years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Designing digital or blended learning products across delivery modalities (e-learning, virtual, simulation, in-person).
• Applying iterative instructional design methodology (SAM, design thinking, agile/sprint-based design) to produce learning solutions grounded in behavioural outcomes.
• Building interactive learning content using rapid authoring tools (Articulate 360, Rise, or equivalent).
• Working with AI tools for content creation, review, or prototyping (prompt engineering, AI-assisted drafting).
• Collaborating with subject matter experts, product teams, and stakeholders through structured review and feedback cycles.
• Producing mobile-responsive, accessible digital content.

Portfolio demonstrating completed learning modules, interactive scenarios, or simulation content with evidence of learner-centered, practice-based design.

Familiarity with learning measurement approaches (xAPI, SCORM, LRS/LMS reporting) and a commitment to designing for measurable behavioural outcomes.

Comfort working in AI-augmented workflows, including using generative AI for AI-augmented learning experiences, content drafting, review, and iteration.

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Problem-solving, design thinking, and critical analysis skills.

Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and ability to work independently while seeking feedback and coaching.

Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise work, and deliver within tight timeframes.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, e-learning authoring tools, and experience with learning management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in leadership behaviour change, leadership development, or leadership consulting.
• Experience with the Successive Approximation Model (SAM1/SAM2) or demonstrated fluency with iterative, prototype-driven design processes.
• Exposure to simulation design, branching scenario development, or gamified learning experiences for professional/leadership audiences.
• Experience with Replit, Miro, Xyleme, or other rapid prototyping and collaboration tools.
• Familiarity with xAPI statement design, learning analytics dashboards, or LRS configuration.
• Understanding of behaviour change science, action mapping, or performance consulting frameworks.
• Experience in a SaaS, product, or enterprise content environment.
• Relevant L&D certifications (CPTD, ATD, or equivalent).

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Salary Description

Salary: The anticipated hiring range for this position is listed below.

Variable Pay: 5%

The exact compensation offered will vary based on skills, experience, and geographic location.

$59,700 - $86,400