Learning Experience Designer
Inside Higher Ed, Lawrenceville, GA, United States
About Us
Since our founding in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience to our students. At GGC, we believe that our students' success is our success, and we are committed to creating a culture that supports and uplifts them throughout their academic journey.
Job Title:
Learning Experience Designer
Location:
Georgia Gwinnett College
Employment Type:
Regular, Full‑Time
Job Summary The Learning Experience Designer (LxD) collaborates with faculty and academic staff to design, develop, and continuously improve high‑quality learning experiences for students and professionals. Working within the Center for Teaching Excellence, the LxD provides consultation, instructional design expertise, and project management support for online, hybrid, and face‑to‑face courses and programs.
This role partners closely with instructors to translate learning goals into engaging and effective learning experiences grounded in evidence‑based teaching practices. The LxD also contributes to faculty development initiatives and supports innovative, ethical, and accessible uses of educational technology in higher education.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with faculty and staff to design or redesign courses, programs, and learning experiences, including fully online, hybrid, and technology‑enhanced face‑to‑face formats.
Consult with instructors on instructional challenges, pedagogical approaches, assessment strategies, and effective use of educational technologies.
Apply evidence‑based instructional design principles (e.g., backward design, Universal Design for Learning) to create all‑encompassing, learner‑centered experiences; develop learning activity prototypes (interactive lessons, assessments, reflective activities, peer engagement) that align learning objectives, assessment, and instruction.
Manage learning design projects from initiation through implementation, including timelines, workflows, stakeholder communication, and quality assurance; test learning experiences and provide clear, actionable recommendations to improve learner experience and instructional effectiveness; monitor pilot offerings and analyze learner feedback and course data to inform iterative improvements.
Facilitate collaborative decision‑making among faculty, subject matter experts, and project team members; draft, edit, and refine instructional materials, including scripts, storyboards, multimedia content outlines, assessments, rubrics, and learning activity instructions.
Build well‑organized, accessible, and user‑friendly learning experiences using GGC’s learning management system and related platforms; conduct quality assurance and accessibility reviews to ensure accuracy, usability, and compliance with institutional and legal standards.
Design and facilitate workshops, consultations, guides, and templates that build faculty capacity in course design, online teaching, and effective use of learning technologies.
Contribute to institutional initiatives related to online learning quality, digital pedagogy, accessibility, and emerging educational technologies (including responsible uses of AI).
Stay current with trends and research in instructional design, learning sciences, and higher education pedagogy to inform practice; perform other duties as assigned in support of the Center for Teaching Excellence.
Required Qualifications
4‑Year / Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of three years of experience in instructional design, teaching, educational technology, user experience design, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in instructional design, education, learning sciences, educational technology, or a related field
Experience designing online or hybrid courses or programs in higher education
Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., D2L or similar platforms)
Experience applying design thinking or learner‑centered design methodologies
Experience supporting faculty development or consulting with instructors
Proposed Salary $56,800 - $71,000; Salary offer will be dependent on candidate’s experience and qualifications, internal equity considerations, budget availability, and salary administration guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Learning Experience Design
Instructional writing and content structuring
Storytelling and narrative development
Assessment design and alignment
All‑encompassing and learner‑centered design practices
Technology and Accessibility
Experience with e‑learning authoring and multimedia tools
Understanding of Learning Management Systems (LMS) functionalities and online course structures
Adaptability to new and emerging technologies
Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and universal design principles
Analytical and Reflective Practice
Use of learner feedback and course data to inform design decisions
Evaluation of course effectiveness and learning outcomes
Continuous improvement mindset
Collaboration and Communication
Clear written and verbal communication
Facilitation and consultation skills
Ability to translate pedagogical concepts for various audiences
Empathy and advocacy for both learners and instructors
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders
Demonstrated organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Detail‑oriented, adaptable, and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75‑50). For individuals requiring disability‑related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR at (678) 407-5746 or email hr@ggc.edu.
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Job Title:
Learning Experience Designer
Location:
Georgia Gwinnett College
Employment Type:
Regular, Full‑Time
Job Summary The Learning Experience Designer (LxD) collaborates with faculty and academic staff to design, develop, and continuously improve high‑quality learning experiences for students and professionals. Working within the Center for Teaching Excellence, the LxD provides consultation, instructional design expertise, and project management support for online, hybrid, and face‑to‑face courses and programs.
This role partners closely with instructors to translate learning goals into engaging and effective learning experiences grounded in evidence‑based teaching practices. The LxD also contributes to faculty development initiatives and supports innovative, ethical, and accessible uses of educational technology in higher education.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with faculty and staff to design or redesign courses, programs, and learning experiences, including fully online, hybrid, and technology‑enhanced face‑to‑face formats.
Consult with instructors on instructional challenges, pedagogical approaches, assessment strategies, and effective use of educational technologies.
Apply evidence‑based instructional design principles (e.g., backward design, Universal Design for Learning) to create all‑encompassing, learner‑centered experiences; develop learning activity prototypes (interactive lessons, assessments, reflective activities, peer engagement) that align learning objectives, assessment, and instruction.
Manage learning design projects from initiation through implementation, including timelines, workflows, stakeholder communication, and quality assurance; test learning experiences and provide clear, actionable recommendations to improve learner experience and instructional effectiveness; monitor pilot offerings and analyze learner feedback and course data to inform iterative improvements.
Facilitate collaborative decision‑making among faculty, subject matter experts, and project team members; draft, edit, and refine instructional materials, including scripts, storyboards, multimedia content outlines, assessments, rubrics, and learning activity instructions.
Build well‑organized, accessible, and user‑friendly learning experiences using GGC’s learning management system and related platforms; conduct quality assurance and accessibility reviews to ensure accuracy, usability, and compliance with institutional and legal standards.
Design and facilitate workshops, consultations, guides, and templates that build faculty capacity in course design, online teaching, and effective use of learning technologies.
Contribute to institutional initiatives related to online learning quality, digital pedagogy, accessibility, and emerging educational technologies (including responsible uses of AI).
Stay current with trends and research in instructional design, learning sciences, and higher education pedagogy to inform practice; perform other duties as assigned in support of the Center for Teaching Excellence.
Required Qualifications
4‑Year / Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of three years of experience in instructional design, teaching, educational technology, user experience design, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in instructional design, education, learning sciences, educational technology, or a related field
Experience designing online or hybrid courses or programs in higher education
Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., D2L or similar platforms)
Experience applying design thinking or learner‑centered design methodologies
Experience supporting faculty development or consulting with instructors
Proposed Salary $56,800 - $71,000; Salary offer will be dependent on candidate’s experience and qualifications, internal equity considerations, budget availability, and salary administration guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Learning Experience Design
Instructional writing and content structuring
Storytelling and narrative development
Assessment design and alignment
All‑encompassing and learner‑centered design practices
Technology and Accessibility
Experience with e‑learning authoring and multimedia tools
Understanding of Learning Management Systems (LMS) functionalities and online course structures
Adaptability to new and emerging technologies
Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and universal design principles
Analytical and Reflective Practice
Use of learner feedback and course data to inform design decisions
Evaluation of course effectiveness and learning outcomes
Continuous improvement mindset
Collaboration and Communication
Clear written and verbal communication
Facilitation and consultation skills
Ability to translate pedagogical concepts for various audiences
Empathy and advocacy for both learners and instructors
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders
Demonstrated organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Detail‑oriented, adaptable, and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75‑50). For individuals requiring disability‑related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR at (678) 407-5746 or email hr@ggc.edu.
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