Learning Designer (Remote)

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Omaha, NE

501-1,000 employees

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Learning Designer (LD) at Cengage Group will play a crucial role in shaping the content strategy of educational products to align with the overall product strategy. This remote position requires expertise in digital learning and curriculum development to ensure high-quality educational offerings that meet industry standards. The LD will collaborate with various stakeholders to design, develop, and implement learning curricula, while also advocating for continuous improvement in learning design standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed Learning Design Plans that align with Cengage standards and the Product Strategy Document.
• Analyze, design, develop, and implement learning curricula and content in collaboration with the product team.
• Work closely with SMEs, Content Project Managers, Product Managers, and other stakeholders to produce high-quality products.
• Continuously vet content against the strategy and vision.
• Ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Stay up-to-date on digital learning, learning science, and pedagogical trends and methodologies.
• Contribute to and advocate for learning within the team, driving continuous improvement in learning curriculum design standards and learner outcomes.
• Measure and evaluate the learning experience, capturing and analyzing metrics to provide insights and assess the impact of content strategy and product pedagogy/design.
• Ensure rigorous quality control standards are in place and executed.
• Resolve content-related support issues quickly and systematically.

Requirements

• Proven experience in learning design, instructional design, or a related field.
• Experience with Backwards Design.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical principles and learning science.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with e-learning authoring tools and platforms.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's level of education or professional training program in education, instructional design, educational technologies, or other related fields.
• Fluency in Spanish: ability to draft, review, and comprehend content in Spanish.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards package
• Flexible work environment
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Professional development opportunities