Sr. Learning Designer

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. We build emissions‑free electric adventure vehicles and seek curious, courageous souls who share our love of the outdoors and our desire to protect it for future generations.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Commercial Learning & Development Programs, the Sr. Learning Experience Designer will play a key role in designing and developing learning experiences to drive product knowledge and skill changes for internal teams. This role will shape the employee learning experience at Rivian, delivering our mission to Keep the World Adventurous Forever.

This role will work collaboratively across the organization to deliver innovative and scalable experiences that transcend traditional eLearning, ILT, and virtual learning courses. It requires managing stakeholders at various levels, ruthless prioritization, and strong project management skills. The role will also design, develop, implement, and continuously improve learning programs as they scale with our rapidly growing organization.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in adult learning principles, theories, and concepts, as well as experience developing within learning technologies. They have practical experience and application of learning development models to deliver best‑in‑class experiences that will elevate our Onboarding, Employee Development, and Leadership Development programs.

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain learner‑centric programs and content using effective instructional design methodologies and technologies.
• Full‑cycle ownership of blended learning solutions.
• Design branded guides, logos, templates, executive style reports, and presentations to support Learning & Talent Development programs.
• Organize and assist in developing learning manuals, pre‑work, and course evaluation procedures, including multimedia visual aids and other educational materials.
• Partner and consult with internal stakeholders and liaise with subject matter experts to establish the most effective ways to solve a learning need.
• Develop assessments and metrics to measure employee performance and program outcomes.
• Create effective train‑the‑trainer programs and facilitator guides to grow and scale Learning & Development at Rivian.
• Employ a learner‑centric mindset to drive the overall learner experience at Rivian.

• 5+ years of instructional design, graphic, and digital learning design experience supporting a corporate learning function.
• Experience using industry‑standard learning methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, CRI, etc.) to design learning programs for various levels of employees and leaders.
• Proficient with eLearning and video authoring software (Articulate Storyline and Rise, Camtasia, Adobe Captivate, etc.).
• Proficient with publishing tools and software applications (Google Suite, iWork, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).
• Proven track record of operating independently, demonstrating creativity, strong attention to detail, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Works well in virtually connected, fast‑paced, and often ambiguous environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience creating and editing video and media content (Camtasia, Final Cut Pro, or similar software) a plus.
• Experience developing content for deployment in a learning management system.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Instructional Design or Education is a plus.

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $107,800 - $146,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical…