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INTRODUCTION
Sentry’s Learning Experience Designers leverage technology and learning theory to design innovative learning solutions. As a Learning Experience Designer, you’ll craft engaging, effective, and innovative learning experiences that empower our associates and drive business outcomes. You’ll apply principles of performance-based learning in the workplace, 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, you’ll assess performance needs, design learner-centric solutions, and develop multimedia-rich learning assets to ensure every interaction is intuitive, impactful, and aligned with Sentry’s strategic goals.
- Collaborate & Assess Needs: Partner with subject matter experts and business stakeholders to conduct thorough needs assessments, define performance-based learning objectives, and align solutions with business priorities.
- Design & Develop Engaging Experiences: Create and develop engaging, learner-centric experiences across diverse modalities, including e-learning, live facilitated learning, immersive simulations, blended programs, and performance support systems.
- Apply UX & Technology: Utilize User Experience design principles and apply learning technology and authoring tools to ensure optimal learning effectiveness and transfer to on-the-job performance.
- Create Multimedia Content: Design visually appealing, interactive, and multimedia-rich learning materials (storyboards, scripts, visual designs, e-learning, videos, assessments) that incorporate graphic design principles and brand standards.
- Manage Projects & Evaluate Impact: 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.
- Innovate & Grow: Stay current with industry trends and best practices in performance-based learning, UX, and emerging technologies. Contribute to researching new approaches and participate in peer reviews, actively seeking and providing constructive feedback.
What it Takes
To be eligible for this career-launching opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:
- Bachelors 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 related work experience.
- Experience designing, developing and implementing learning solutions using rapid prototyping, storyboards and instructional script writing techniques.
- Experience with e-learning authoring tools and integrating with LMS platforms. Proficient in writing, editing, and proofreading learning content.
- Knowledge of contemporary adult learning theories and instructional design models and the ability to develop innovative learning solutions with minimal supervision.
- Experience in applying adult learning theories and instructional design frameworks into professional learning engagements.
- Ability to write effective instructional text and media scripts that support learning and instructional resources. Visual & graphic design skills with ability to storyboard and produce finished graphics.
- Proficient in current instructional design tools, video and audio creation, editing tools and applicable programming languages. Research and remain current with emerging technologies.
- Experience with virtual delivery, podcasts, micro learning, learner centric design, eLearning and social media, and video solutions.
Here is what you can look forward to as part of our team:
At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. We’re committed to supporting the whole you, which is why we offer a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
- Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy the best of both worlds. With optional work from home on Mondays and Fridays and join your team in the office Tuesday through Thursday to collaborate and learn. We provide the technology and tools you need for both your office and home workspace from day one.
- Dining on Us: Depending on your location, we may provide a stipend that can be used at our on-site cafeteria or a meal allowance to keep you fueled.
- Continuous Learning: Unlock your potential through Sentry University and take advantage of our tuition reimbursement program.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We support your whole self with group medical, dental, and vision insurance along with parental leave, pet insurance, caregiver leave, and wellness resources. Options for HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA are available.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy your generous Paid Time Off allowance to rest and take advantage of paid Volunteer Time Off to support your community.
- Investing in Your Future: We’re committed to your long-term financial well-being. We offer a 100% company match on the first 8% you contribute to your 401(k) each pay period, and those funds vest immediately.
- Giving Back: Through the Sentry Foundation, we’re proud to support the United Way and make a difference in our communities.
Why Join Sentry?
At Sentry, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We’re proud to be recognized for the culture we’ve built, earning spots on Forbes’ lists for America’s Best Midsize Employers and Best Employers for New Grads, as well as Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Diversity. These honors reflect our commitment to your professional satisfaction and growth.
Building on a Legacy
Our future is bright, but it’s anchored in a long history of stability. Since our founding in 1904, we’ve dedicated ourselves to helping businesses protect their futures. That trust has made us one of the largest and most financially stable mutual insurance companies in the U.S. We’re proud to have maintained an A+ rating from A.M. Best, the industry’s leading authority, for over 30 years.
Your Career, Our Community
Whether you’re working at our headquarters in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, or one of our many offices across the country, you’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment. Explore the Our Teams tab on our Career Page to see the diverse career paths we offer, with a focus on ongoing development and professional growth.
Ready to own your future? Join us at Sentry, opportunities await!
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Thank you for your interest in Sentry!
Katelynne Rivera
Katelynne.Rivera@Sentry.com
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Retail
- Education
- Insurance
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior learning experience designer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in instructional design, education, or a related field
- 5 or more years of experience designing and developing learning solutions
- Proficiency in authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, or Adobe Captivate
- Experience administering or integrating with a learning management system
- Demonstrated ability to apply instructional design models such as ADDIE or SAM
- Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills
Tips for Your Senior Learning Experience Designer Job Search
Showcase measurable learning outcomes
Employers want proof your designs move the needle. Quantify your impact wherever you can, such as completion rates, time-to-proficiency reductions, or knowledge-check score improvements, so hiring managers see results, not just deliverables.
Tailor your portfolio to the sector
A corporate training portfolio reads differently than one built for higher education or healthcare compliance. Swap in the samples most relevant to each employer's context before you apply, and annotate each piece with the problem it solved.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior learning experience designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job postings that name your authoring tools
Postings that list Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Captivate, or specific LMS platforms are signaling the exact stack you'll use. Filter for roles that match your strongest tools to avoid screening calls spent explaining gaps.
Prepare a design-process walkthrough for interviews
Senior-level panels often ask you to walk through a project from needs analysis to evaluation. Practice narrating one complex project end-to-end, including the tradeoffs you made and what you would do differently, not just the finished product.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Senior roles vary widely in whether you manage IDs, own the LMS, or set learning strategy. Before you sign, clarify reporting structure, team size, and whether the role includes vendor or stakeholder management, so expectations are set from day one.
Senior Learning Experience Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior learning experience designers?
Amazon, Sentry, and Wikimedia Foundation are hiring the most senior learning experience designers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Industries with the highest volume tend to include technology, healthcare, and financial services.
How many senior learning experience designer jobs are remote?
About 77% of senior learning experience designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly this role has shifted away from on-site requirements. Sub-specializations in e-learning development and learning technology tend to skew most heavily toward fully remote arrangements.
How do you become a senior learning experience designer?
Most professionals reach this level by building several years of hands-on instructional design experience, developing fluency in industry-standard authoring tools and at least one LMS, and accumulating a portfolio of projects that demonstrate end-to-end design ownership. Earning a recognized certification such as the ATD Certified Professional in Learning and Performance can strengthen your candidacy, and taking on lead or mentorship responsibilities in a current role signals readiness for senior-level work.
Can I get hired as a senior learning experience designer without extensive experience?
Moving into a senior role with limited experience is difficult but possible if your portfolio is strong enough to compensate. Employers hiring at this level expect demonstrated ownership of a full design cycle, so candidates who have led projects independently, even in a smaller organization or a freelance capacity, are more competitive than those with years of support-level work and no solo projects to show.
What does the senior learning experience designer interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call, a deeper conversation with the hiring manager focused on your design philosophy and past projects, and a portfolio review or design challenge where you walk stakeholders through your work. Senior-level panels often include cross-functional leaders such as HR, operations, or subject matter experts, and a final round may involve presenting a case study or proposed learning strategy to assess how you think at a program level.
Where can I find and apply to senior learning experience designer jobs?
You can find and apply to senior learning experience designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and target sector, then apply directly to each listing.
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