Learning Experience Designer - Atlanta, GA

Intro

At Cortland, you map the story of your success. We don't adhere to the status quo, we love outside industry perspective, and we thrive on exploring possibilities and reimagining solutions. As an innovative leader in multifamily, our high performance continues to drive exponential growth – and we invite you to join us on our journey towards real estate excellence. With tools and guidance to sharpen your skills, you can forge your own career path, love what you do, and let it show.

Job Overview

As an Instructional & Learning Experience Designer, you partner with our training team and subject-matter experts (SMEs) to design impactful, learner-centered experiences. You provide training project management services, instructional design, and experience-driven development for both instructor-led and self-paced learning. By blending design thinking with instructional strategy, you create solutions that not only educate but inspire meaningful engagement and long-term knowledge retention.

**This is an onsite, in-person position located at our Atlanta, GA office**

Roles You Will Play

The Visionary 

• Innovate learning experiences through creative, technology-forward design solutions that align with business goals and enhance learner engagement. 

• Use tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Storyline, to build captivating, immersive learning materials. 

• Leverage user research and feedback to continuously iterate and improve the learner experience. 

The Designer 

• Create a wide range of deliverables, including e-learning modules, interactive simulations, PowerPoint templates, and multimedia assets. 

• Design learning ecosystems that blend digital and live elements, promoting dynamic, personalized learning journeys. 

• Incorporate learning science principles, like cognitive load theory and spaced repetition, to craft effective, retention-focused designs. 

The Strategist 

• Lead needs analyses, mapping learning objectives to measurable outcomes while aligning with broader organizational strategies. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define program goals, conduct audience analysis, and develop learner personas to tailor content. 

• Design learning pathways that accommodate various learning styles and leverage adaptive learning techniques for a personalized experience. 

The Organizer 

• Structure content in intuitive, learner-friendly ways, ensuring accessibility and responsiveness across devices and platforms. 

• Develop design systems and style guides that maintain brand consistency while supporting flexible, scalable content development. 

• Manage projects with agility, balancing timelines and feedback loops to deliver high-quality learning experiences on schedule. 

The Impact You Can Make 

• Learners feel empowered and inspired, with training programs that not only inform but transform their skills and confidence. 

• Your human-centered design approach bridges the gap between content and experience, fostering higher engagement and knowledge retention. 

• Cortland’s talent development thrives, with a measurable increase in learning outcomes, employee satisfaction, and career growth. 

Building Blocks of Success

• 4 years of combined instructional design and learning experience design with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse learning solutions. 

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, learning experience design, graphic design, or a related field. 

• Proficiency in tools like Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, and learning management systems (LMS). 

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and storytelling abilities to translate complex ideas into compelling learning experiences. 

Ready to shape the future of learning at Cortland? Let’s create something extraordinary together. 

Outro

At Cortland, we create, reimagine, and manage apartment communities for residents nationwide. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have communities and regional offices all over the country, as well as overseas. From product design and procurement to general contracting and property management, we do it all – to make sure our communities are the perfect setting for living life to its fullest.

Our success is fueled by our belief in a better life – where hospitality is always a given, each detail is worth a second thought, and every open door is a new opportunity to go beyond expectations. We come to work every day to create possibilities for people – possibilities that translate into superior living spaces and experiences designed to inspire our residents, associates, and investors to live a better life focused on what matters most to them.Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email talentresources@cortland.com or call 404.965.3988. Cortland is a drug-free workplace. Cortland participates in e-verify to verify the employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States.