Director Learning Development Jobs in Kirkland, WA

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Learning Experience Designer

Position Title:Learning Experience Designer

Department:Learning & Development, Human Resources

Reports To:Director, Learning & Development

POSITION SUMMARY

This role sits within the HR L&D team and serves as a shared service across all three pillars (Employee Experience, Career Development, Enterprise Enablement).As adesign-first learning professional,this positionprimarily creates high-quality, scalable learning content-eLearning modules, job aids, learning journeys, and multimedia experiences-that develop Blue Origin employees at all levels.

While design is the core of this role, the ideal candidate also bringscomplementary strengths in facilitation and program management, enabling them to bring their own content to life, supportdistributed trainers, and manage learning initiatives from concept through sustainability. The role leverages AI-enabled tools to increase content creation throughput and quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Learning Content Design & Development(Primary Focus)

• Design and develop learning experiences across multiple modalities (eLearning, instructor-led, blended,microlearning, job aids)
• Create role-based learning journeys (30/60/90-day plans, careerdevelopmentand onboarding experiences)for all three pillars
• Translate complex business processes, Leadership Principles, and technical content into engaging, accessiblelearning materials
• Develop multimedia content including videos, interactive modules, infographics, and digital resources
• Design end-to-end learning journeys that connect individual assets into cohesive development pathways,including personalized recommendations and just-in-time resources
• Ensure all content aligns with Blue Origin's brand standards and Leadership Principles integration requirements
• Design facilitation guides, templates, and delivery-ready materials that enable consistent deliveryquality by others

AI-Enhanced Design

• Leverage AI-enabled design tools and workflows to increase content creation throughput and quality
• Utilize AI for content customization, rapid prototyping, and asset generation
• Maintain quality standards while scaling content production through AI-assisted workflows

Quality Assurance & Standards

• Establish andmaintaincontent standards, templates, and design guidelines
• Conduct content reviews in partnership with the HR IPS Team to ensure inclusion and accessibility
• Ensure all learning content meets adult learning principles and instructional design best practices
• Maintain content library organization and version control across all learning assets

Facilitation & Delivery(Adjacent Skill)

• Facilitate select workshops and learning sessions, primarily to pilot, refine, anddemonstratedesignedcontent
• Support distributed training professionals in the Blue Learning CoP by coaching on facilitation anddelivery of designed materials
• Contribute to train-the-trainer resources that build facilitation capability across the enterprise
• Adapt design approaches based on delivery insights and facilitator feedback

Program Management(Adjacent Skill)

• Manage learning design projects from concept through delivery and sustainability
• Coordinate timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables across design initiatives
• Partner with SMEs, vendors, and cross-functional teams to keep projects on track

Cross-Functional Partnerships

• Learning Management Systems:Optimizecontent for LMS delivery and tracking
• HR Operations & Technology:Integrate learning content with HR systems and workflows
• Communications:Align learning content with organizational messaging and change management
• Subject Matter Experts:Collaborate on content accuracy and relevance across business units
• External Vendors:Manage relationships with content creation and multimedia production partners

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Build measurement and feedback mechanisms embedded within learning experiences
• Gather feedback and effectiveness data to inform design iteration
• Analyze design impact andidentifyimprovement opportunities
• Share design best practices across the distributed training network (CoP)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Core (Design)

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Training and Development, Human Resources,Communications, Education, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in instructional design and eLearning development
• Proficiencywith eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia)
• Strong visual design skills and familiarity with graphic design software
• Experience with multimedia content creation (video, audio, interactive elements)
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, Kirkpatrick, SAM,etc.)
• Experience designing content for Learning Management Systems

Adjacent (Delivery & Program Management)

• Comfortfacilitatingworkshops and learning sessions
• Familiarity with virtual and in-person facilitation platforms
• Experience coordinating projects and managing timelines and stakeholders
• Proficiencywith program management tools (Smartsheet, Monday, etc.)
• Excellent written communication, storytelling, and interpersonal skills

Base Pay Range for:

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Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.