What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning Experience Designer position at Cirrus?
Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has three locations in the United States, located in Duluth, Minnesota, Grand Forks, North Dakota and Knoxville, Tennessee. Find out more at www.cirrusaircraft.com
Job Summary
The Learning Experience Designer supports the development of training assets by creating visually appealing, instructionally sound, and user-friendly materials across print and digital platforms. This role focuses on clean, wo-dimensional (or planar/surface/traditional) design across defined frames—editorial layouts, presentation decks, and static visual storytelling while being amenable to motion paths, states, and keyframing logic. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in visual design principles and can build structured learning content that supports core training objectives.
Duties And Responsibilities/Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Job Summary
The Learning Experience Designer supports the development of training assets by creating visually appealing, instructionally sound, and user-friendly materials across print and digital platforms. This role focuses on clean, wo-dimensional (or planar/surface/traditional) design across defined frames—editorial layouts, presentation decks, and static visual storytelling while being amenable to motion paths, states, and keyframing logic. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in visual design principles and can build structured learning content that supports core training objectives.
Duties And Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Produce editorial PDFs, multi-page documents, and training collateral using flat design principles.
- Create digital artwork, signage, and simple visual elements for learning experiences.
- Apply graphic standards to produce learning products people love and feel confident using.
- Storyboard basic instructional flows and collaborate with team members on design drafts.
- Perform photo editing and visual asset management using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Support the build and deployment of eLearning using Articulate Rise or Storyline.
- Interpret wireframes, models, and guides to contribute to iterative prototyping.
- Ensure deliverables meet brand and accessibility standards.
- Travel requirements estimated at 10%, including the need to travel internationally.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
- Bachelor’s in Graphic Design, Instructional Design, Education Technology, or related field.
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Figma
- Articulate Rise / Storyline
- Basic familiarity with LMS tools and accessibility standards
- Strong attention to visual detail and layout consistency
- Comfort with flat/static design formats
- Excellent time management across multiple design needs and opportunities
- Effective communication in collaborative design teams
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Creative Execution – Produces clear, user-friendly visual materials.
- Time Management – Meets project deadlines and design expectations.
- Team Collaboration – Helps make a community of training development with all stakeholders.
- Learning Support – Designs content with instructional intent
- 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
- Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
- Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
- Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
- Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
- Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
- Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
- Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.