Learning Designer

Note: This is a hybrid role working 3 days onsite/2 remote in downtown Chicago and working CST hours.

This role design and deliver performance-based learning experiences that strengthen capability, culture, and business outcomes across our client’s global enterprise. Reporting to the Global Learning & Capability team, this contract role partners with HR, operational SMEs, and learning technology teams to translate enterprise priorities into scalable, learner-centered solutions. The Learning Experience Designer leads end-to-end efforts—from needs analysis and journey design through development, deployment, measurement and refinement—supporting prioritized global initiatives.

• 5+ years of experience in learning experience design, instructional design, or enterprise capability development within complex, matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise in performance-based instructional design, adult learning principles, and blended learning architecture.
• Proven ability to conduct learning needs analysis and translate business priorities into clear performance outcomes and scalable learning solutions.
• Advanced, hands-on experience developing digital learning using modern authoring tools (Articulate Storyline strongly preferred; experience with Rise or equivalent tools required).
• Experience designing both digital and instructor-led learning for diverse, global audiences.
• Working knowledge of LMS deployment workflows (uploading, testing, publishing, metadata tagging), with the ability to independently manage quality assurance through launch.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills; ability to partner effectively with SMEs, HR partners, and business leaders at multiple levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize work, and communicate progress clearly in fast-paced environments.
• Strong attention to detail, accessibility standards, and inclusive design principles.
• Preferred:
  Experience supporting compliance learning, brand training, or operational capability programs;
  Familiarity with learning analytics, evaluation frameworks, or data-informed learning improvement;
  Familiarity with basic programming logic, variables, or xAPI concepts.