Job Description

As an Instructional & Learning Experience Designer, you partner with our training team and subject-matter experts (SMEs) to design impactful, learner-centered experiences. You provide training project management services, instructional design, and experience-driven development for both instructor-led and self-paced learning. By blending design thinking with instructional strategy, you create solutions that not only educate but inspire meaningful engagement and long-term knowledge retention.

**This is an onsite, in-person position located at our Atlanta, GA office**

The Visionary  

• Innovate learning experiences through creative, technology-forward design solutions that align with business goals and enhance learner engagement. 

• Use tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Storyline, to build captivating, immersive learning materials. 

• Leverage user research and feedback to continuously iterate and improve the learner experience. 

The Designer  

• Create a wide range of deliverables, including e-learning modules, interactive simulations, PowerPoint templates, and multimedia assets. 

• Design learning ecosystems that blend digital and live elements, promoting dynamic, personalized learning journeys. 

• Incorporate learning science principles, like cognitive load theory and spaced repetition, to craft effective, retention-focused designs. 

The Strategist  

• Lead needs analyses, mapping learning objectives to measurable outcomes while aligning with broader organizational strategies. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define program goals, conduct audience analysis, and develop learner personas to tailor content. 

• Design learning pathways that accommodate various learning styles and leverage adaptive learning techniques for a personalized experience. 

The Organizer  

• Structure content in intuitive, learner-friendly ways, ensuring accessibility and responsiveness across devices and platforms. 

• Develop design systems and style guides that maintain brand consistency while supporting flexible, scalable content development. 

• Manage projects with agility, balancing timelines and feedback loops to deliver high-quality learning experiences on schedule. 

The Impact You Can Make  

• Learners feel empowered and inspired, with training programs that not only inform but transform their skills and confidence. 

• Your human-centered design approach bridges the gap between content and experience, fostering higher engagement and knowledge retention. 

• Cortland’s talent development thrives, with a measurable increase in learning outcomes, employee satisfaction, and career growth. 

• 4+ years of combined instructional design and learning experience design with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse learning solutions. 

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, learning experience design, graphic design, or a related field. 

• Proficiency in tools like Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, and learning management systems (LMS). 

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and storytelling abilities to translate complex ideas into compelling learning experiences. 

Ready to shape the future of learning at Cortland? Let’s create something extraordinary together. 

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