Our Learning Experience Designer (LXD) will innovate, expand, revitalize, and scale AORNs education portfolio, shaping digital learning solutions that inspire the next generation of perioperative nursing professionals. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Digital Learning Strategy and Design, this role is responsible for bringing clinically complex content to life. As part of the Digital Learning Design (DLD) team, the LXD will design and develop learner-centric, engaging, and compelling experiences for the Nursing Education department. Extra emphasis will be placed on the inclusion of diverse, equitable, and accessible learner perspectives and experiences.

**To be considered for the position, please include a link to a portfolio of high-fidelity learning design samples that demonstrate interactive and innovative experiences.

AORN is based in Denver, CO. This position has the opportunity to be a remote position.

More about what you’ll get to do as our Learning Experience Designer:

• Work collaboratively with subject matter experts (SMEs), nurse educators, and the DLD team.
• Produces digital learning experiences rooted in relevant, emergent, and innovative technologies:
  • Effectively and strategically utilizes adult learning and UX/UI principles.
  • Shares in the development of design systems, style guides, templates, and standardization.
  • Ensures instructional integrity of course development through systematic design.
  • Iteratively executes QA and QC processes to elevate product quality.
  • Interprets and translates overview, outcomes, and objectives into learning content.
  • Identifies the learner needs via surveys, assessments, and research.
  • Contributes to evaluating learning success and satisfaction metrics.
  • Swiftly prototypes, iterates, and optimizes content to support ongoing revitalization efforts.
• Shares in the ongoing management support of the LMS (Community Brands):
  • Loads SCORM content using publishing best practices.
  • Participates in ongoing design and maintenance of learning plans and packages.
  • Educates team members and other departments on LMS processes.
  • Improves system functionality via requests and documentation.
  • Troubleshoots technical problems to resolve user-reported issues in a timely manner.
• Instrumental in the advancement of the digital learning design team’s mission:
  • Provides thought leadership and actively contributes to conceptualization sessions.
  • Empowers others to creatively problem solve, and goal set to achieve organizational needs.
  • Continually expands skillset in new learning approaches, trends, and emerging technologies through ongoing Research and experimentation.
  • Willingness to explore and test new methodologies, break away from the status quo, and be an early adopter and advocate of technology.
• Shares in the management of project production lifecycles:
  • Executes detailed project plans and iterates as needed to meet changing demands.
  • Identifies resources, assignments, and opportunities to meet requirements.
  • Ensures documentation of processes, best practices, and workflows is current and properly cataloged
• Additional duties as assigned.

Must Haves to be our Learning Experience Designer:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in instructional design, visual storytelling, learning experience design or relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in LXD, Instructional Design or eLearning content development using various modalities and deliverables (e.g., microlearning, instructional videos, social learning, VR/AR, gamification, immersive scenario-based simulations, personalized/adaptive learning).
• Experience working within a design team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Agile, design sprints, and design thinking experience and execution.
• Experience in CenarioVR, The Training Arcade, Lectora, or ELB platforms.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated skill in learning applications and authoring tools including: Articulate360, Vyond, Camtasia.
• Familiar with WCAG2.0, UX Principles, design systems, templates, CARP standards, and QA/QC best practices.
• Knowledge of Digital Learning technical standards (SCORM, AICC, xAPI).
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion when accessing sensitive information.
• Beta testing processes and iterative feedback integration.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (eg, Teams, Planner, OneDrive, SharePoint, Flow, Lists).
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to set priorities, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change with enthusiasm.
• Resourceful when tackling unfamiliar tasks.
• Initiative-taking and action-oriented when facing project ambiguity and working independently.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Comfortable with receiving, providing, and incorporating feedback.
• Embraces a growth mindset, while valuing others creativity and diverse perspectives.
• Ability to demonstrate and hold others accountable for organizational values of diversity, equity and inclusiveness, innovation, communication, quality, and achievement.

Here are some of the excellent benefits we offer and why it’s so great to work here!

• Competitive salary, for this role our salary range is $85,000 – $93,000.
• Health insurance package options that include a HDHP plan and one PPO plan options for you and your dependents.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance coverage.
• Voluntary Life Insurance options including critical illness and accident insurance.
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working remotely, using a computer, telephone and Teams daily. Ability to travel as needed in support of department and Association initiatives. Travel is less than 25%.