Remote Learning Experience Designer
Location: Remote
Annual Salary: $87,240
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
We seek a Learning Experience Designer (LXD) to join our growing team. This remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing engaging, learner-centric educational experiences using the latest tools, strategies, and technologies. You'll work in a collaborative environment, helping shape the future of online education by creating meaningful and impactful learning pathways for learners across various subjects and industries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Curriculum and Course Design:
- Develop engaging and interactive curricula tailored to learner profiles, industries, and content areas.
- Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure course content is accurate, relevant, and meets learning objectives.
- Use instructional design theories, practices, and methods to craft educational materials that optimize learning retention and engagement.
- Learning Experience Development:
- Design and implement comprehensive learning experiences that leverage modern educational technologies such as gamification, microlearning, and simulations.
- Craft learning modules for multiple delivery platforms (e.g., Learning Management Systems, mobile applications, virtual classrooms).
- To enhance the learning journey, incorporate multimedia elements (videos, animations, interactive assessments).
- Assessment and Evaluation:
- Design pre-assessments, formative, and summative assessments that measure learners’ progress and effectiveness of the course materials.
- Use data analytics and feedback to iterate and refine learning experiences for improved performance and satisfaction.
- Develop evaluation methods to measure the overall success of the learning programs and suggest continuous improvements.
- Content Creation and Curation:
- Create and curate content for e-learning platforms, ensuring consistency, clarity, and accessibility.
- Collaborate with content developers, graphic designers, and multimedia specialists to produce high-quality learning materials.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in online education.
- User-Centered Design:
- Lead user research initiatives such as surveys, interviews, and usability testing to gather insights from learners.
- Create learner personas, user journeys, and scenarios to develop personalized and targeted learning experiences.
- Ensure all designs and developments are accessible to a broad audience, including those with learning disabilities or special needs, following ADA compliance where necessary.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, instructors, IT, and marketing teams, to align learning goals with overall business strategies.
- Participate in regular project meetings, offering expertise and contributing to brainstorming sessions to drive innovation in learning solutions.
- Act as a liaison between various departments to ensure a seamless workflow and effective communication throughout the project life cycle.
- Technology and Learning Management Systems (LMS):
- Implement and manage LMS platforms to deliver online courses, track learner progress, and generate detailed reports.
- Stay informed about the latest technological advances and tools, ensuring the seamless integration of new tools into the existing learning ecosystem.
- Troubleshoot technical issues related to online course delivery and support learners and instructors as necessary.
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation:
- Constantly seek new ways to improve learning experiences through innovative strategies, tools, and techniques.
- Stay ahead of the latest developments in learning technologies, including AI-driven learning, adaptive learning, and virtual reality.
- Attend webinars, conferences, and professional development courses to stay updated with industry standards.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
- Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in learning experience design or instructional design, with a portfolio of successful projects.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate), LMS administration (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard), and graphic/multimedia design software.
- Understanding of Learning Theories: Expertise in instructional design models such as ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and Kirkpatrick’s Evaluation Model.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
- Collaboration: Team-oriented with experience working in cross-functional environments.
- Analytical Mindset: Data-driven with the ability to analyze learning analytics and iterate on solutions.
- Creative and Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to think creatively and strategically to solve problems and design engaging learning experiences.
How to Apply:
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