Learning Design Manager

Ready to make a meaningful impact?

At Brighton Jones, we’re a purpose-driven, client-focused team committed to helping individuals live richer lives. As one of the largest RIAs in the nation, we’ve built a culture of continuous growth, collaboration, and community—recognized with 15 consecutive “Best Places to Work” awards, including ’s 2025 list, as well as national honors for community impact.

We lead the industry in aligning wealth, passion, and purpose to help our clients thrive. With over $30 billion in assets under advisement, 300+ teammates nationwide, and a dynamic, team-based approach, we’re growing fast—and we’re looking for driven, curious individuals to join our #One Team.

The Learning Design Manager is responsible for designing and developing engaging, instructionally sound learning programs that help teammates build the skills and knowledge needed to succeed and grow in their careers. This includes leading the instructional design of role-based programs for advisor roles (e.g., Foundations, Manager, Lead Advisor), people manager development experiences, and beyond.

This role partners closely with the Learning Program Manager and receives content direction, source materials, and subject matter expertise from that partner and others. The Learning Design Manager translates this input into high-impact learning experiences across various modalities, including instructor-led, virtual, and digital learning formats.

The Learning Design Manager brings curiosity, creativity, and deep instructional design expertise, along with a passion for creating scalable learning that drives performance and growth.

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• Apply instructional design best practices and adult learning theory to design and develop instructionally sound learning solutions.
• Develop engaging learning experiences that enhance the learner journey and drive performance improvement.
• Utilize multiple formats such as instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, eLearning, and blended learning.
• Collaborate with the Learning Program Manager and stakeholders to ensure training aligns with team strategy and rollout plans.
• Occasionally facilitates virtual or in-person training sessions to support role-based training programs, train-the-trainer programs, or high-priority initiatives.

• Stay current with and integrate emerging learning technologies—including AI, adaptive learning platforms, and generative tools—into instructional design practices to enhance scalability, personalization, and learner engagement.
• Leverage AI-powered tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Articulate 360, Storyline) to streamline content creation, automate assessments, and generate learner personas that inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, developers, and data analysts to ensure learning experiences are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with behavioral science principles.
• Explore and apply innovative approaches such as microlearning, augmented reality, and data-driven personalization to elevate the learner journey.

• Own and project manage the design, development, and delivery of multiple training programs across the firm.
• Provide clear timelines and manage project phases in collaboration with stakeholders and SMEs.
• Use project planning tools to prioritize, sequence, and communicate deliverables.
• Ensure continuous feedback loops and maintain version control of learning materials.

• Partner closely with the Learning Program Manager to support program design and delivery strategies and gather relevant information to develop content aligned with learning objectives.
• Participate in learning strategy discussions and governance groups to help shape content priorities and rollout sequencing.
• Work across departments and with senior leaders to understand business goals and integrate training solutions.
• Collaborate with SMEs and process owners to build content that reflects current practices and systems.