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Learning Experience Designer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery registration window matters.
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Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.
Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Learning Experience Designer will combine instructional design expertise with creative content development skills to build engaging learning experiences across technology, systems, and enterprise initiatives. This position is responsible for creating practical, learner-focused content from eLearning modules and job aids to videos and instructor-led sessions.
- Design, develop, and maintain learning content including eLearning modules, tutorials, videos, presentations, and assessments.
- Own end-to-end project management of learning initiatives from needs analysis through evaluation.
- Deliver training sessions to diverse audiences, both virtually and in-person.
- Translate complex concepts into clear, engaging, and outcome-driven learning experiences.
- Manage course content in the 360Learning LMS — publishing, reporting, and analyzing engagement.
- Administer and maintain LMS platform, including user tracking, reporting, and content versioning.
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts, engineers, and stakeholders to validate accuracy and relevance.
- Serve as primary point of contact for training technology platforms and vendor relationships.
- Contribute to learning strategy, roadmap development, and a growing library of reusable content and training standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency with authoring tools such as Articulate Rise/Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or similar.
- Experience with AI-assisted content development tools as part of an active content workflow.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with comfort delivering live and recorded training.
- Experience managing LMS platforms and content end-to-end, including analytics and reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive initiatives from design through delivery.
- Solid understanding of adult learning principles and learning science.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum Required: 6+ years of experience in instructional design, eLearning development, or learning experience design.
LICENSES & CREDENTIALS
- Minimum Required: None.
SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite, including PowerPoint and SharePoint.
- Working knowledge of ADDIE, SAM, or comparable instructional design framework.
ABOUT STIFEL
Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.
While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.
Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Learning Experience Designer will combine instructional design expertise with creative content development skills to build engaging learning experiences across technology, systems, and enterprise initiatives. This position is responsible for creating practical, learner-focused content from eLearning modules and job aids to videos and instructor-led sessions.
- Design, develop, and maintain learning content including eLearning modules, tutorials, videos, presentations, and assessments.
- Own end-to-end project management of learning initiatives from needs analysis through evaluation.
- Deliver training sessions to diverse audiences, both virtually and in-person.
- Translate complex concepts into clear, engaging, and outcome-driven learning experiences.
- Manage course content in the 360Learning LMS — publishing, reporting, and analyzing engagement.
- Administer and maintain LMS platform, including user tracking, reporting, and content versioning.
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts, engineers, and stakeholders to validate accuracy and relevance.
- Serve as primary point of contact for training technology platforms and vendor relationships.
- Contribute to learning strategy, roadmap development, and a growing library of reusable content and training standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency with authoring tools such as Articulate Rise/Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or similar.
- Experience with AI-assisted content development tools as part of an active content workflow.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with comfort delivering live and recorded training.
- Experience managing LMS platforms and content end-to-end, including analytics and reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive initiatives from design through delivery.
- Solid understanding of adult learning principles and learning science.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum Required: 6+ years of experience in instructional design, eLearning development, or learning experience design.
LICENSES & CREDENTIALS
- Minimum Required: None.
SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite, including PowerPoint and SharePoint.
- Working knowledge of ADDIE, SAM, or comparable instructional design framework.
ABOUT STIFEL
Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.
While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Learning Experience Designer
Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Learning Experience Designer position. A degree in instructional design, education technology, or cognitive science satisfies this. A general business degree typically won't without substantial coursework in learning systems.
Document your instructional portfolio before applying
Employers filing your H-1B petition must demonstrate specialty occupation. A portfolio showing e-learning modules, needs assessments, or LMS implementations gives immigration counsel concrete evidence that your role requires specialized theoretical knowledge, not just general skills.
Target employers with LCA filing history in instructional roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter companies that have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for Learning Experience Designer or related instructional design titles. Prior LCA filings signal an employer already understands H-1B obligations and has internal processes to support your petition.
Ask about cap-exempt employer options
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition outside the April lottery. Learning design roles exist across higher education and research, so targeting these employers removes lottery timing risk entirely.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you understand the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Align your start date with the October 1 cap-subject window
If your employer is cap-subject, your H-1B can't take effect before October 1 of the fiscal year. Build that into your offer negotiation: CPT or OPT can bridge employment through September 30 if you're transitioning from F-1 status and need continuous authorization.
H-1B Visa Learning Experience Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Learning Experience Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as instructional design, learning science, or educational technology. USCIS evaluates the job description, not just the title, so your employer's petition must show that the specific duties demand that specialized theoretical background. Generic design or project management duties without an instructional foundation can create RFE risk.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Learning Experience Designer jobs?
Technology companies, healthcare systems, large financial institutions, and higher education institutions regularly sponsor H-1B visas for instructional and learning design roles. Corporate learning and development teams at enterprise-scale employers tend to have established immigration processes. Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by employer, so you can identify which companies have actively sponsored this occupation before reaching the offer stage.
Can I switch employers on an H-1B as a Learning Experience Designer?
Yes. Under portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as your current H-1B is valid. Your new employer must file a new LCA for the Learning Experience Designer role at the correct prevailing wage for your new work location before submitting the I-129 petition to USCIS.
How does remote work affect my H-1B sponsorship as a Learning Experience Designer?
Your employer's LCA must list every location where you'll work for more than 30 days in a year. If you work remotely from a state different from your employer's headquarters, they may need to file a new LCA covering that worksite. Learning design roles are frequently fully remote, so clarify the LCA worksite requirements with your employer before accepting a remote arrangement to avoid compliance issues.
What O*NET occupation code applies to Learning Experience Designer roles for H-1B filings?
Instructional design roles are most commonly classified under O*NET code 13-1151.00 (Training and Development Specialist) or 25-9031.00 (Instructional Coordinators), depending on how the employer defines the position. The O*NET classification matters because it determines the prevailing wage level your employer must certify on the LCA. Confirm with your employer which code their immigration counsel plans to use before the DOL filing.