Learning Designer

About the Role

We’re looking for a forward-thinking creative partner to help make our learning experiences modern, engaging, and effective. This contractor will design graphics, animations, and interactive Storyline modules that make complex concepts simple, clear, and visually compelling. This is a fully remote role with the opportunity to directly shape high-impact learning experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Visual Design: Create polished graphics, icons, and layouts specifically for digital learning materials that enhance understanding and engagement.
• Motion & Video Design for Learning: Produce short, explainer-style videos and animations that clarify concepts, highlight key ideas, and support instructional goals.
• Storyline Development: Build interactive learning modules in Articulate Storyline that are intuitive, visually aligned, and reinforce learning objectives.
• Design clean, modern graphics, icons, and layouts for digital learning materials.
• Develop interactive modules in Articulate Storyline that are visually polished and intuitive.
• Collaborate closely with the LX team, instructional designers, and subject matter experts to ensure visuals and interactivity support performance outcomes.
• Follow brand and style guidelines to maintain visual consistency.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a remote, collaborative environment.
• Apply brand and style guidelines to maintain consistency across learning materials.
• Rapidly iterate, refine, and update designs and modules based on feedback.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong visual design skills with a modern aesthetic, applied to learning content (Adobe Creative Suite or similar).
• Experience creating motion graphics, animations, and short videos specifically for learning or instructional purposes.
• Proven expertise in Articulate Storyline and Articulate 360.S
• Ability to translate complex concepts into simple, engaging visual learning experiences.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and time-management skills.
• Experience designing for adult learning or digital learning programs is highly desirable.
• Certifications in graphic design, motion graphics, or eLearning development are a plus.

Team Interactions:

• Work closely with the Learning Experience (LX) team and the Learning Leadership team to understand project goals, content requirements, and design expectations.
• Collaborate with instructional designers to ensure visuals, animations, and Storyline interactions support performance outcomes.
• Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to clarify content, gather assets, and ensure accuracy.
• Communicate with project managers to track timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Provide updates and incorporate feedback from key business partners to ensure designs and modules meet expectations.
• Coordinate with other designers if needed to maintain visual consistency across projects.

Disqualifiers:

• No experience with graphic design or motion graphics—unable to create polished visuals or animations.
• Inability to work remotely or to communicate effectively in a remote, collaborative environment, especially communication with stakeholders.
• Poor time management or inability to meet deadlines, especially while handling multiple projects.
• Unwillingness to collaborate or accept feedback from instructional designers, LX team, or stakeholders.