Learning Designer in Sydney

The purpose of this role is to design and develop visually compelling and effective learning solutions for Emergent Learning clients. The role places a strong emphasis on visual communication, ensuring that all learning products are not only pedagogically sound but also aesthetically engaging, brand-aligned, and user-centric. Working closely with clients and internal teams, the Learning Designer integrates principles of graphic design, user experience (UX), and learning theory to produce high-impact digital and print materials. The Learning Designer will ensure that all work is delivered in accordance with client briefs, while meeting commercial viability and timeline requirements.

Core Responsibilities:

• Applying evidence-based learning design approaches, frameworks, models and methodologies – including Emergent Learning’s own EMERGE Model – to design and develop learning solutions.
• Collaborating with subject matter experts and instructional designers to design and develop learning materials, including storyboards for e-learning modules, production of videos with support from professional videographers, development of interactive exercises, and assessments that drive learning outcomes.
• Conducting thorough needs assessments to identify learning gaps and performance improvement opportunities, using a range of evaluation methods, including but not limited to action mapping, human-centred design techniques, competency-based assessments and so on.
• Development of high-level learning solution designs/plans, including curriculum design.
• Coordinating and prioritising multiple learning projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of learning solutions through assessments and feedback mechanisms, and making necessary improvements based on feedback and data analysis.
• Staying up to date with industry trends and best practices in learning and development to continuously improve the learning content and methodologies.

Other Responsibilities:

• Enthusiastic collaboration with learning design team and input into quality outcomes.
• Ongoing contribution to refinement of our templates, tools, methods, and processes to ensure we continue to improve and deliver value.
• Occasional sales support, including contribution to scoping, budgeting, and planning new learning projects.
• Occasional marketing support, including events, articles, social-media, and conferences.
• Participation and collaboration with broader company objectives, such as contribution to the development of team culture.

Qualifications:

• Preferred: Tertiary Qualification in Education, Adult Learning.
• Acceptable: Tertiary Qualification in Visual/UX Design.

Skills/Tools:

• Ideal: Experience designing and developing eLearning courses using authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or similar platforms and supporting software such as PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in virtual collaboration tools such as Miro, Monday.com.
• Excellent creative thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Alternative to Tertiary:

• Demonstrable experience i.e. Portfolio showcasing visual/learning design work, eLearning projects, and PowerPoint presentations is required.
• Evidence of Learning Design related courses.

Remuneration:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Hybrid/remote work available.

This role may require the successful candidates to apply for federal government security clearances, therefore, we can only consider applicants who are Australian citizens and are able to meet the eligibility criteria for obtaining security clearance.

How to Apply:

There are potentially 3 stages to this application process:

• Resume and cover letter review.
• Interview 1 – Brief high level introductory call.
• Interview 2 - Experience discussion and portfolio/artefact virtual showcase.

Please email your resume and cover letter to hello_at_emeargentlearning_dot_com_dot_au. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience, unique value proposition as a Learning Designer and briefly describe why and how you believe you align with what we are looking for.

Emergent Learning is an equal opportunity employer, and our primary concern are your relevant skills (technical and soft skills), alignment with our values and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with our clients and our team.