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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: $85,000 - $95,000 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: $85,000 - $95,000 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!
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Learning Experience Designer
Target edtech companies and large corporate L&D teams
Edtech firms and enterprises with dedicated learning and development departments file H-1B petitions for Learning Experience Designers regularly. These employers have established sponsorship infrastructure, making approval smoother and faster than smaller or first-time sponsors.
Frame your degree as field-specific, not general
USCIS approves H-1B petitions when the degree directly relates to the role. Instructional design, education technology, cognitive science, or human-computer interaction degrees strengthen your case significantly more than a general education or communications background.
Document specialized tools and methodologies in your application
Proficiency in ADDIE, SAM, Articulate Storyline, or Adobe Captivate signals a specialty occupation requiring theoretical knowledge. Employers who list these tools in job descriptions build a stronger LCA and I-129 petition than those using generic language.
Higher education institutions offer cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship
Universities and affiliated nonprofits are exempt from the H-1B annual lottery. If you're open to instructional design roles in academia, cap-exempt sponsorship lets you start at any time of year without waiting for the April selection cycle.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates measurable learning outcomes
Employers sponsoring visas need to justify the hire to USCIS. A portfolio showing completion rates, knowledge retention improvements, or learner engagement metrics makes the specialty occupation argument concrete and gives your sponsoring employer stronger documentation.
Clarify sponsorship willingness before advancing in interviews
Learning Experience Designer roles vary widely in sponsorship readiness. Raise visa requirements after a hiring manager expresses genuine interest but before final rounds, so both sides avoid wasted time if the employer has a firm no-sponsorship policy.
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Does Learning Experience Designer qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as instructional design, education technology, or cognitive science. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between the degree and the job duties. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to approve, so the job description language matters significantly.
Which visa types are available for Learning Experience Designers seeking sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path for employer-sponsored roles. O-1A is an option if you have nationally recognized awards, published research on learning design, or a record of speaking at major industry conferences. Australians can pursue the E-3 visa, which follows the same specialty occupation standard as the H-1B but skips the lottery entirely.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor an H-1B as a Learning Experience Designer?
Most approved petitions cite degrees in instructional design, instructional technology, education technology, curriculum development, or cognitive psychology. A general education degree can work if your transcript shows significant coursework in learning theory or instructional systems design. If your degree doesn't align closely, three years of specialized work experience can substitute for one year of formal education under USCIS rules.
How can I find Learning Experience Designer jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Browse Learning Experience Designer listings on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for roles open to visa sponsorship. Corporate L&D teams at technology companies, healthcare systems, and financial services firms sponsor most frequently. University instructional design departments are worth prioritizing if you want cap-exempt H-1B eligibility, which removes the lottery requirement entirely.
Are H-1B approvals for Learning Experience Designer roles common?
Approvals are consistent when the job description requires a specific technical skill set and the petitioning employer documents why a specialized degree is necessary. USCIS has issued RFEs for instructional design roles that use vague language like 'bachelor's degree in any field preferred.' Employers who cite tools like Articulate 360, xAPI, or learning management system architecture and tie them to specific degree requirements see stronger approval outcomes.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Learning Experience Designer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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