Learning Experience Developer

Waste Management; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Management seeks a strategic Immersive Learning Experience Developer to enhance their Learning & Leadership Development team. This role focuses on creating interactive learning experiences that drive measurable business impact, leveraging advanced technologies such as VR and AR. The ideal candidate will be skilled in design thinking and experienced in leading collaborative design sessions to achieve innovative learning solutions.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401K Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Short Term Disability

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in instructional design and experiential learning.
• Proficiency in VR, AR, and simulation-based learning.
• Strong client-facing and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging experiential learning programs.
• Prototype and design learning solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Integrate immersive learning technologies such as VR and AR.

Skills

Design Thinking

Human-Centered Design

Learning Design Tools

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Learning Experience Design

Instructional Design

Organizational Development

Tools

Articulate 360

Adobe Captivate

Job description

Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

I. Job Summary

We are seeking a creative and strategic Immersive Learning Experience Developer to join our dynamic Learning & Leadership Development team. This role is responsible for designing and delivering interactive, engaging, and experiential learning programs that drive business impact. The ideal candidate will be passionate about human-centered design, experienced in design thinking, and skilled at leading collaborative design sessions with stakeholders.

As an Immersive Learning Experience Developer, you will work closely with business leaders, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to create relevant, innovative, and measurable learning experiences. You will ensure that programs are learner-centric, immersive, and aligned with organizational goals to improve performance and capability development.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

• Develop Experiential Learning Programs – Create interactive, scenario-based, simulation-driven, and hands-on learning experiences that foster engagement, critical thinking, and real-world application.

• Prototype and Design - Translate concepts into working prototypes, collaborate with artists and designers, and implement user interactions and spatial interfaces

• Utilize Design Thinking & Agile Methods – Apply an iterative approach to prototyping, testing, and refining learning solutions based on feedback and business needs.

• Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Partner with business leaders, SMEs, learning consultants, facilitators, and technology teams to co-create impactful learning experiences.

• Integrate Immersive Learning Technologies – Leverage tools such as VR, AR, gamification, and simulations where applicable to enhance learning effectiveness.

• Advocate for Learning Innovation – Stay ahead of industry trends in immersive learning, adult learning theory, and performance-based training to enhance program design.

• Develop AR/VR or Game Applications - Write code, integrate 3D assets, optimize performance, and deploy interactive experiences using Unity, Unreal Engine, ARKit, ARCore, or WebXR

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. Must live and work in the US.

• Proven expertise in developing engaging, interactive, and learner-centric experiences that drive measurable business outcomes.

• Proficiency in design thinking methodologies, agile learning development, and human-centered design principles.

• Experience developing and implementing VR, AR, simulation-based, and gamified learning experiences is a plus.

• Strong client-facing skills, with experience leading stakeholder meetings and creatively ideating within constraints to develop effective learning solutions.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing business needs.

• Proficiency in learning design tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, or other simulation/gamification tools).

A. Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Learning Experience Design, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.

Experience: Five (5) years of relevant work experience instructional design, learning experience design, or corporate training, with a focus on experiential and immersive learning. (in addition to education requirement)

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

None Required

V. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Normal setting for this job is a remote

The expected pay range for this remote position across the U.S is $89,000- $112,000K. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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