Learning Experience Designer

Sentry’s Learning Experience Designers leverage technology and learning theory to design innovative learning solutions. As a Learning Experience Designer, you will craft engaging, effective, and innovative learning experiences that empower associates and drive business outcomes. You will apply principles of performance‑based learning, User Experience methodologies, and modern technologies to create holistic learning journeys that support continuous development and performance, partnering closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with subject matter experts and business stakeholders to conduct thorough needs assessments, define performance‑based learning objectives, and align solutions with business priorities.
• Create and develop learner‑centric experiences across diverse modalities, including e‑learning, live facilitated learning, immersive simulations, blended programs, and performance support systems.
• Utilize User Experience design principles and learning technology/authoring tools to ensure optimal learning effectiveness and transfer to on‑the‑job performance.
• Design visually appealing, interactive, multimedia‑rich learning materials (storyboards, scripts, visual designs, e‑learning, videos, assessments) that incorporate graphic design principles and brand standards.
• Apply effective project management principles, including Agile methodologies, to deliver learning projects on time and within budget.
• Develop and implement evaluation strategies using data analytics to measure business impact and provide data‑driven recommendations.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in performance‑based learning, UX, and emerging technologies; contribute to research, peer reviews, and constructive feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; degree in Learning Experience Design, Instructional Design, User Experience Design, Talent Development, or a related field highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience.
• Experience designing, developing, and implementing learning solutions using rapid prototyping, storyboards, and instructional script‑writing techniques.
• Proficiency with e‑learning authoring tools and integration with LMS platforms.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills for learning content.
• Knowledge of contemporary adult learning theories and instructional design models; ability to develop innovative solutions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to write effective instructional text and media scripts that support learning resources.
• Visual and graphic design skills, including storyboarding and producing finished graphics.
• Proficiency in current instructional design tools, video and audio creation/editing tools, and applicable programming languages.
• Research and stay current with emerging technologies.
• Experience with virtual delivery, podcasts, micro‑learning, learner‑centric design, e‑learning, social media, and video solutions.

Benefits

• Hybrid flexibility: optional work‑from‑home on Mondays and Fridays; office collaboration Tuesday‑Thursday.
• Technology and tools provided for both office and home workspaces from day one.
• Dining stipend or meal allowance (location‑dependent).
• Continuous learning through Sentry University and tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; parental leave, pet insurance, caregiver leave, and wellness resources.
• Options for HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
• Generous paid time off and paid volunteer time off.
• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 8% contributed, vesting immediately.
• Company‑supported charitable giving via the Sentry Foundation.

Why Join Sentry

• Recognized on Forbes’ lists for America’s Best Midsize Employers and Best Employers for New Grads.
• Featured in Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Diversity.
• Long history of stability since 1904, with an A+ rating from A.M. Best for over 30 years.
• Opportunities to work at headquarters in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, or at numerous offices nationwide, with a focus on ongoing development and professional growth.