Learning Designer

The opportunity

Are you passionate about online learning and creative arts education? Do you want to be part of a newly established team shaping the future of online learning? University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking an experienced Learning Designer to help design exceptional online courses that offer a world-leading creative education experience.

In this role, you will work closely with academic teams, media specialists, and project managers to design online learning content, activities and assessments that align with UAL’s frameworks and values, including our commitment to Climate, Social, and Racial Justice.

You’ll facilitate collaborative design workshops, produce clear learning design documentation, and recommend strategies tailored to the needs and motivations of online learners. You will also contribute to quality assurance, feedback processes, and continuous improvement cycles.

Your profile

We are looking for a solutions-focused professional who is comfortable working in a fast-evolving design and production environment and has a strong background in designing fully online learning experiences in higher education.

You will have substantial experience working in digital learning design, ideally in a scaled production setting, and a deep understanding of accessibility standards (including WCAG), learning technologies, and online pedagogy.

Familiarity with virtual learning environments, particularly Moodle, and experience working with subject matter experts are essential.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

Start your application

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