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How much do learning experience design jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for learning experience design in the United States is $40.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.57 and $52.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Learning Experience Designers when collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs)?

Learning Experience Designers often work closely with subject matter experts to create effective educational content. A common challenge is translating complex or technical information from SMEs into engaging and accessible learning materials for diverse audiences. There can also be differences in expectations or communication styles, requiring strong interpersonal and project management skills to align goals and timelines. Building mutual understanding and maintaining clear, ongoing communication are key strategies for overcoming these challenges and ensuring a successful collaboration.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Learning Experience Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Learning Experience Designer, you need expertise in instructional design principles, adult learning theories, and often a degree in education, instructional design, or a related field. Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools (such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and multimedia production is essential. Creativity, collaboration, and strong communication skills help you design engaging, learner-centered experiences that address diverse needs. These skills are vital to creating effective and impactful educational solutions that drive learner engagement and knowledge retention.

What is the difference between Learning Experience Design vs Instructional Design?

AspectLearning Experience DesignInstructional Design
FocusCreating engaging, learner-centered experiencesDeveloping structured instructional materials and courses
SkillsUser experience, multimedia, storytellingCurriculum development, assessment, content structuring
Work EnvironmentDigital platforms, e-learning, corporate trainingClassroom, online courses, training programs
CertificationsOften includes UX or design certificationsOften includes instructional design or education certifications

Learning Experience Design focuses on creating engaging, learner-centered experiences using design and user experience principles, often in digital environments. Instructional Design emphasizes developing structured educational content and courses, typically with a focus on curriculum and assessment. While both roles overlap in education and training, Learning Experience Design prioritizes the overall learner journey and engagement, whereas Instructional Design concentrates on content structure and delivery.

What is Learning Experience Design?

Learning Experience Design (LXD) is an approach that focuses on creating engaging, effective, and learner-centered educational experiences. Unlike traditional instructional design, LXD considers the entire journey of the learner, including motivation, context, and usability. Learning Experience Designers use principles from education, psychology, and design to craft courses, programs, or digital tools that promote meaningful learning outcomes. Their work often involves collaboration with subject matter experts, educators, and technologists to ensure learning solutions are both effective and enjoyable.
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Infographic showing various Learning Experience Design job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 35% Full Time, 64% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,648 per year, or $40.7 per hour.
Manager, Learning Experience Design

Manager, Learning Experience Design

Progyny

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Thank you for considering Progyny!
The Manager, Learning Experience Design leads and contributes to the programs, platforms, tools, and processes that enable high-quality learning at scale across the organization. This role partners closely with the Learning Partnership team and business leaders to design, develop, implement, and scale LMS- and platform-based learning solutions, while also directly contributing to the creation and continuous improvement of learning experiences, resources, and operational practices. Working across the Learning Leadership team, the Manager helps shape governance, prioritization, and advocacy for learning initiatives to ensure learning solutions are effective, scalable, and aligned to business needs across Progyny. This is a hands-on working manager role, balancing direct contribution with oversight of a small team.
What you'll do...
  • Manages and optimizes the learning technology ecosystem, including the LMS and related tools that support ease of access, participation, reporting, and learner experience.

  • Research and implement new approaches for engaging learners, including the use of technology, emphasizing application, and practicing in the flow of work.

  • Build capability to design and deliver learning experiences and solutions including management of the L&D playbook, governance, the effective use of instructional design/authoring tools and templates.

  • Recommend and drive the adoption of learning tools, templates, resources, platforms and content including strategic learning initiatives inclusive of AI skilling.

  • Identify opportunities to use learning technology, automation, AI, and existing learning platforms to improve scale, usability, and engagement.

  • Manage relationships with external vendors and solutions providers.

  • Support the implementation of digital learning assets, resource hubs, and scalable learning pathways.

About you...
  • 8+ years of L&D and instructional design experience, with at least 2 years managing or direct mentoring others.

  • Proven ability to drive engagement with learning content and platforms.

  • Strong consultative, communication, and facilitation skills, and a drive towards advocacy for learning to occur at all levels of the organization.

  • Deep expertise in learning technology, learning solutions and best-in-class learner experience.

  • Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to showcase impact.

  • Current on emerging learning technologies, including opportunities to incorporate AI-enabled tools thoughtfully and effectively.

Please note: This is not a digital nomad or remote international position; candidates must be based in the United States. Progyny is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.
About Progyny:
Progyny (Nasdaq: PGNY) is a global leader in women's health and family building solutions, trusted by the nation's leading employers, health plans and benefit purchasers. We envision a world where everyone can realize dreams of family and ideal health. Our outcomes prove that comprehensive, inclusive and intentionally designed solutions simultaneously benefit employers, patients and physicians.
Our benefits solution empowers patients with concierge support, coaching, education, and digital tools; provides access to a premier network of fertility and women's health specialists who use the latest science and technologies; drives optimal clinical outcomes; and reduces healthcare costs.
Our mission is to empower healthier, supported journeys through transformative fertility, family building and women's health benefits.
Headquartered in New York City, Progyny has been recognized for its leadership and growth as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, CNBC Disruptor 50, Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Forbes' Best Employers, Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies, Inc. 5000, Inc. Power Partners, and Crain's Fast 50 for NYC. For more information, visit www.progyny.com.
Our perks:
  • Family friendly benefits: Paid family and parental leave, preconception, fertility and family building benefits (including egg freezing, IVF, and adoption support), family and pet care fund, and Parents' Employee Affiliation Group
  • Menopause and midlife care
  • Health, dental, vision and life insurance options for employees and family
  • Free in-person, virtual and text-based mental health and wellness support
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, personal days and summer flex time
  • Company equity
  • Bonus program
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Access to on-demand legal and financial advice
  • Learning and development programs to help you grow professionally and a mentorship program
  • Company social events to include annual volunteer day and donation matching
  • Flex days (3 days a week in the office) and onsite meals and snacks for employees reporting into our NY office

In compliance with New York City's Wage Transparency Law, the annual salary [wage] range for NYC-based applicants is: $100,000 - $115,000. There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. Progyny offers a total compensation package comprised of base salary, cash bonus, and equity.
Progyny is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, status as a protected veteran, criminal history consistent with legal requirements or any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation during the recruiting process, please send an e-mail to apply@progyny.com.
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