Learning Designer

Our client, a leader in domestic and international air travel, is actively looking for a Learning Designer to join their team in Minneapolis, MN! This role is onsite hybrid so local candidates are required.

***This is an initial 1 year contract position***

This Learning Designer will support the company's Information Security division and will design innovative and engaging learning experiences that empower their workforce to become vigilant defenders of security. Your work will ensure their employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills to make informed, secure decisions, helping to mitigate risks and protect their people, customers, and partners.

This is more than just a training role—it's an opportunity to build world-class security awareness and training content that transforms organizational behavior, fosters a culture of security, and enhances their overall risk posture!

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver cutting-edge security awareness training content that changes behavior and reinforces a positive security culture including e-learning modules, training presentations, system simulations, instructor-led materials, and quick reference guides
• Apply instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE), adult learning theories, design thinking, UX principles and creative design techniques to develop engaging, learner-centric content and experiences
• Design and develop engaging and interactive e-learning modules, videos, and other multimedia content
• Create storyboards, scripts, user guides, job aids, and other multimedia content for security training
• Collaborate with other teams within Information Security to create accurate, relevant, and actionable training that addresses evolving threats and support their training needs
• Apply understanding of human nature, social science, cybersecurity fundamentals, and organizational culture to identify areas where additional training needs to be created to pre-empt developing threats and/or mitigate existing threats rooted in user behaviors and drive to completion
• Integrate gamification elements like rewards, leaderboards, and interactive challenges to boost employee engagement
• Evaluate effectiveness of training and awareness content, utilizing appropriate data collection & metrics to continuously improve and maximize effectiveness of reducing human risk

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (instructional design, educational technology, information security, behavioral science, or similar)
• Familiarity with SCORM, xAPI standards, LMS platforms, and content management systems
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Indesign, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, etc.) and Articulate 360, Captivate, Camtasia, and other eLeaning rools
• Experience designing gamified, experiential, or scenario-based learning solutions
• Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals and awareness best practices
• A portfolio showcasing innovative, learner-centric training materials and creative storytelling