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Learning Design Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Senior Design Manager, AI

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site +1

$149K - $196K/yr

Your future team We're looking for a Senior Design Manager to join the the Rovo & AI Design team ... Comfort in the level and speed of learning and ambiguity needed to navigate fast-evolving fields ...

Sr. Global Graphic Design Manager

Irvine, CA ยท On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

The Sr. Global Graphic Design Manager is responsible for developing and delivering highimpact ... learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive ...

Design Leader, Interiors

Los Angeles, CA ยท Hybrid

$65K - $95K/yr

LinkedIn learning access, business development training, supportive mentorship, company-paid ARE ... Support project management tasks, including small-project budgeting, staffing coordination, and ...

Product Manager, Design

Pleasanton, CA ยท On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

Our culture is built on innovation, continuous learning, and a passion for making a positive impact ... What you Bring: * 2-4+ years in product design, product management, or a hybrid role * Portfolio or ...

Product Manager, Design

Pleasanton, CA ยท On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

Our culture is built on innovation, continuous learning, and a passion for making a positive impact ... What you Bring: * 24+ years in product design, product management, or a hybrid role * Portfolio or ...

Manager, Product Design

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$222K/yr

... and design sprints * Stay in the work, both managing people and helping oversee strategy and ... recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone ...

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Learning Design Manager information

What is a learning design manager?

A learning design manager oversees the development and implementation of educational programs and training materials. They collaborate with subject matter experts, utilize instructional design models, and often use tools like Learning Management Systems (LMS) to create effective learning experiences.

How much do L&D managers make in the US?

Learning and Development (L&D) managers in the US typically earn a median annual salary of around $115,000, with salaries ranging from approximately $70,000 to over $170,000 depending on experience, industry, and location. They often require strong leadership, instructional design skills, and familiarity with learning management systems (LMS).

How close is AI to replacing instructional designers?

AI tools are increasingly used to support instructional designers by automating tasks like content generation and data analysis, but they do not fully replace the need for human expertise in designing effective learning experiences. Instructional designers bring creativity, contextual understanding, and learner engagement strategies that AI cannot replicate independently. As a result, AI serves as a complement rather than a replacement in the field of learning design.

Are learning designers in demand?

Learning designers are in increasing demand as organizations focus on effective training and e-learning solutions. They are often required to have skills in instructional design, curriculum development, and familiarity with tools like Articulate or Adobe Captivate, with job growth driven by the expansion of online education and corporate training programs.

What is the difference between Learning Design Manager vs Instructional Designer?

AspectLearning Design ManagerInstructional Designer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Education, Instructional Design, or related field; certifications like ATD or CPTDBachelor's or Master's in Education, Instructional Design, or related field; similar certifications
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, collaborates with stakeholders in corporate or educational settingsDesigns learning materials, develops content, often independently or in small teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in corporate training, e-learning companies, educational institutionsCommon in corporate, higher education, e-learning, and nonprofit sectors

The Learning Design Manager oversees the development of learning programs and manages instructional teams, focusing on strategy and project management. Instructional Designers primarily create and develop learning content and materials. While both roles require similar educational backgrounds and certifications, the manager role involves leadership and coordination, whereas the designer role emphasizes content creation and instructional design skills.

What are the most commonly searched types of Learning Design jobs in California? The most popular types of Learning Design jobs in California are:
What cities in California are hiring for Learning Design Manager jobs? Cities in California with the most Learning Design Manager job openings:
Infographic showing various Learning Design Manager job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.
Senior Design Manager, AI

Senior Design Manager, AI

Atlassian

San Francisco, CA โ€ข On-site, Remote

$149K - $196K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Working at Atlassian

Atlassians can choose where they work whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity.

Your future team

We're looking for a Senior Design Manager to join the the Rovo & AI Design team. This role will focus on leading the continued evolution of the product and brand experience for Rovo, our flagship AI experience.

Reporting to the Head of Design for Rovo, youll lead a small group of Product Designers and Content Designers to collaborate with Product and Marketing on Rovo.com, the visual language of Rovo, and the in-product front door experience for Rovo across Desktop, Web and Mobile.


What you'll do

  • Partner with leadership, stakeholders, cross-functional teams to create improvements to AI-driven features on Rovos product and brand experience.

  • You'll work with fellow Designers, Engineers, Product Managers, Content Designers, Researchers, Marketers, and Analysts to develop an elegant user experience in our products and ship high-quality work.

  • Recruit, mentor, and support a growing design team, serving as a role model and motivator to foster a diverse and inclusive working environment.

  • Work with the product teams to unlock team productivity with search, chat, knowledge discovery, and AI agents for Rovo and Atlassian product suite.

  • Lead multiple AI initiatives with your team from creation to execution and be responsible for tying back to customer value delivery and outcomes.

  • Communicate design concepts and plans persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization.

Qualifications

Your background

  • Youve led teams that work closely with product and marketing

  • At least 7 years of experience in Design Leadership roles as a direct manager.

  • Experience in planning and driving direction autonomously - both as a hands-on designer, and as a manager.

  • Strong belief in the power of AI tools to enhance and accelerate daily productivity, enabling more efficient workflows and promoting innovation.

  • Experience on design infrastructure teams and working across a suite of products.

  • Track record in working with scaled systems and different methods for designing.

  • Comfort in the level and speed of learning and ambiguity needed to navigate fast-evolving fields like AI.

  • Positive collaboration history with other departments, like Engineering, Product Management, and Research.

  • Examples of a high degree of influence with all kinds of internal partners, including senior leadership.


Compensation

At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable,
and competitive compensation programs. To support this goal, the baseline of our range is higher than
that of the typical market range, but in turn we expect to hire most candidates near this baseline.
Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, or experience.
In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges
for new hires in each zone are:


Zone A: USD 216900 - USD 283175

Zone B: USD 195300 - USD 254975

Zone C: USD 180900 - USD 236175


This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.


Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more
information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm
the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

Atlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and so much more. To learn more, visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits.

About Atlassian

At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.

We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.

To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh.