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Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
People and Culture/Learning and Development
The People and Culture (P&C) team is responsible for managing the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment through retirement, collaborating closely with various departments such as New Site Development, Construction, Operations, Sales, Finance, Tech & Systems, and Legal to ensure a cohesive and supportive work environment. Our P&C team is distinguished by its proactive and strategic approach. Unlike in many organizations where P&C functions are limited to administrative oversight, our P&C professionals are empowered with the authority and responsibility to drive critical processes directly. This includes talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, and organizational planning. By leveraging in-house expertise, our P&C team can align long-term organizational sustainability with innovative P&C practices and cost-effective strategies. This alignment ensures that our workforce is engaged, motivated, and equipped to contribute to the company's success. Each member of our P&C team plays a pivotal role in making high-impact decisions, resulting in a more dynamic and productive work environment.
Position Overview
This role can be based in our Denver, CO or Ashburn, VA office in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days onsite required, 2 days flexible), or it can also be based remotely within the US.
Vantage is seeking a consultative designer to join our growing Learning and Development team to focus on designing and developing rich, engaging and scalable learning experiences for role-specific learning and general learning assets for the Vantage workforce in North America. The Learning and Development team is responsible for ensuring that our workforce has the knowledge, skills and behaviors to be successful. The ideal candidate will have a strong builder’s mindset, a tolerance for ambiguity, can work with complex design tools, have a passion for creative problem solving and is eager to advise and partner with stakeholders to deliver a quality product. Additionally, the ideal candidate combines instructional design expertise with a deep understanding of user-centric design principles to craft scalable learning solutions across various modalities.
Essential Job Functions
- Conducts gap analysis and collaborates to develop clear and measurable objectives and metrics, and tie learning to business outcomes for audiences across North America.
- Consults with stakeholders, subject-matter experts, facilitators, and leadership regarding learning methodology, instructional design principles, and learning data to inform design.
- Dedicated to integrating multiple channels in a fresh and inventive way, including instructor-led, experiential, and self-paced.
- Design and develop innovative, comprehensive curriculums and certification programs, utilizing advanced design/development techniques, including generative AI, and tools of adult learning theory.
- Creates exercises and activities (audio, video, animations, simulations, presentations, role plays, games etc.) that enhance the learning process.
- Quickly synthesize and create engaging and effective learning experiences and content based on information from existing internal content, facilitators, subject matter experts, previous training courses, etc.
- Select the appropriate level of measurement for new programs and design measurement tools (e.g., certification process), and update content as needed.
- Oversee and manage instructional design projects, ensuring timely completion of tasks, adherence to deadlines, and effective communication with stakeholders.
- Maintains project documentation, assets, auditing criteria, compliance regulations, and intellectual property guidelines for internal and third-party resources.
- Additional duties as assigned by Management.
Job Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Instructional Design, User Experience, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science or equivalent is preferred.
- 3+ years of instructional design experience.
- An excellent portfolio showcasing your work.
- Strong experience with conceptualization, design, and production of animation, graphics, video, and e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Rise & Storyline, Easygenerator, Adobe Creative Cloud).
- Incorporate immersive and interactive experiences such as video, simulations, gamification, AR/VR, and in-person facilitation into learning design strategies.
- Focus on the learner journey and user experience (UX) by integrating accessibility and inclusivity principles.
- Strong experience with building scenario-based learning experiences and/or simulations.
- Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and other educational technologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Creative and innovative mindset with a passion for creating impactful learning experiences.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience with L&D consulting.
- 1-2 years in a Data Center role, or within a Data Center organization.
- Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.
Physical Demands and Special Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Additional Details
- Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations).
- This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
- Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. #LI-AP2 #LI-Hybrid
We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!
About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
People and Culture/Learning and Development
The People and Culture (P&C) team is responsible for managing the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment through retirement, collaborating closely with various departments such as New Site Development, Construction, Operations, Sales, Finance, Tech & Systems, and Legal to ensure a cohesive and supportive work environment. Our P&C team is distinguished by its proactive and strategic approach. Unlike in many organizations where P&C functions are limited to administrative oversight, our P&C professionals are empowered with the authority and responsibility to drive critical processes directly. This includes talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, and organizational planning. By leveraging in-house expertise, our P&C team can align long-term organizational sustainability with innovative P&C practices and cost-effective strategies. This alignment ensures that our workforce is engaged, motivated, and equipped to contribute to the company's success. Each member of our P&C team plays a pivotal role in making high-impact decisions, resulting in a more dynamic and productive work environment.
Position Overview
This role can be based in our Denver, CO or Ashburn, VA office in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days onsite required, 2 days flexible), or it can also be based remotely within the US.
Vantage is seeking a consultative designer to join our growing Learning and Development team to focus on designing and developing rich, engaging and scalable learning experiences for role-specific learning and general learning assets for the Vantage workforce in North America. The Learning and Development team is responsible for ensuring that our workforce has the knowledge, skills and behaviors to be successful. The ideal candidate will have a strong builder’s mindset, a tolerance for ambiguity, can work with complex design tools, have a passion for creative problem solving and is eager to advise and partner with stakeholders to deliver a quality product. Additionally, the ideal candidate combines instructional design expertise with a deep understanding of user-centric design principles to craft scalable learning solutions across various modalities.
Essential Job Functions
- Conducts gap analysis and collaborates to develop clear and measurable objectives and metrics, and tie learning to business outcomes for audiences across North America.
- Consults with stakeholders, subject-matter experts, facilitators, and leadership regarding learning methodology, instructional design principles, and learning data to inform design.
- Dedicated to integrating multiple channels in a fresh and inventive way, including instructor-led, experiential, and self-paced.
- Design and develop innovative, comprehensive curriculums and certification programs, utilizing advanced design/development techniques, including generative AI, and tools of adult learning theory.
- Creates exercises and activities (audio, video, animations, simulations, presentations, role plays, games etc.) that enhance the learning process.
- Quickly synthesize and create engaging and effective learning experiences and content based on information from existing internal content, facilitators, subject matter experts, previous training courses, etc.
- Select the appropriate level of measurement for new programs and design measurement tools (e.g., certification process), and update content as needed.
- Oversee and manage instructional design projects, ensuring timely completion of tasks, adherence to deadlines, and effective communication with stakeholders.
- Maintains project documentation, assets, auditing criteria, compliance regulations, and intellectual property guidelines for internal and third-party resources.
- Additional duties as assigned by Management.
Job Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Instructional Design, User Experience, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science or equivalent is preferred.
- 3+ years of instructional design experience.
- An excellent portfolio showcasing your work.
- Strong experience with conceptualization, design, and production of animation, graphics, video, and e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Rise & Storyline, Easygenerator, Adobe Creative Cloud).
- Incorporate immersive and interactive experiences such as video, simulations, gamification, AR/VR, and in-person facilitation into learning design strategies.
- Focus on the learner journey and user experience (UX) by integrating accessibility and inclusivity principles.
- Strong experience with building scenario-based learning experiences and/or simulations.
- Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and other educational technologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Creative and innovative mindset with a passion for creating impactful learning experiences.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience with L&D consulting.
- 1-2 years in a Data Center role, or within a Data Center organization.
- Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.
Physical Demands and Special Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Additional Details
- Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations).
- This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
- Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. #LI-AP2 #LI-Hybrid
We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Learning Experience Designer
Target employers with dedicated L&D teams
Large corporations, healthcare systems, and universities maintain in-house learning and development departments and are far more likely to sponsor OPT and H-1B visas than small studios or solo consultancies. Focus your search there first.
Lead with your instructional design tool stack
Employers hiring Learning Experience Designers prioritize Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, and LMS administration skills. Listing these prominently on your resume signals immediate productivity and reduces hesitation around visa-related onboarding timelines.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
OPT requires your work to be directly related to your degree. Clearly connect your instructional design, educational psychology, or learning science coursework to the job description in both your resume and cover letter.
Check whether your degree qualifies for the STEM extension
Degrees in educational technology, human-computer interaction, or cognitive science often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO early, since this extension nearly triples your authorized work window.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship before accepting an offer
Raise sponsorship directly during the offer stage, not after signing. Ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas before and whether they work with immigration counsel. This saves time and avoids accepting a role with no long-term path.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates measurable learning outcomes
Employers sponsoring visas want low-risk hires. A portfolio showing completed eLearning modules, learner engagement data, or documented performance improvements makes you a demonstrably lower risk than a candidate with no visible work samples.
Learning Experience Designer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Learning Experience Designer jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, Learning Experience Designer roles typically qualify for OPT as long as your work is directly related to your degree field. Degrees in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum development, or learning science satisfy this requirement. If your degree falls under an eligible STEM CIP code, you may also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of authorized work.
Where can I find Learning Experience Designer jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't hire international students. Browse Learning Experience Designer listings on Migrate Mate to find roles at companies already familiar with OPT authorization and H-1B sponsorship processes.
Can I work as a freelance Learning Experience Designer on OPT?
Self-employment is technically permitted on OPT but comes with strict conditions. You must be actively running a legitimate business, and the work must relate directly to your degree. Most immigration advisors recommend against freelancing as your primary OPT activity because USCIS scrutinizes self-employment closely. Full-time employment with a single sponsoring employer is a cleaner, lower-risk path.
Does my instructional design degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific CIP code. Degrees classified under educational technology, human-computer interaction, or cognitive science often qualify. Degrees in general education or curriculum studies typically do not. Ask your Designated School Official to confirm your program's CIP code against the official STEM OPT eligible programs list before you plan around the extension.
What happens to my OPT if my Learning Experience Designer role ends?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find new qualifying work, transfer to a new visa status, or depart the United States. During this window your OPT authorization remains valid but you cannot work. Report the job change to your DSO immediately and begin your search right away, since 60 days moves faster than most people expect.