Manager, Learning And Development Learning Experience Designer (LXD) Walmart Connect
Hoboken, NJ - USA
Job Summary
Position Summary...
The Manager Learning & Development Learning Experience Designer (LXD) serves as a strategic designer and creator of engaging data-driven learning experiences that elevate performance across Walmart Connect. This role combines strategic learning architecture with hands-on content development to create meaningful measurable learning that builds capabilities and drives business results.Reporting to a Sr. Manager of Learning & Development the LXD will design holistic learner journeys across formats Instructor-Led Training (ILT) Virtual ILT (vILT) eLearning microlearning and social learning while also producing visually compelling emotionally resonant learning assets. This individual will partner with stakeholders to analyze skill gaps architect solutions and deliver learning experiences that connect learning outcomes to business impact.
What youll do...
- Conduct thoroughneedsanalyses with business and functional stakeholders toidentifyskill gaps performance barriers and business opportunities.
- Mapidentifiedgaps to learning deliverables using performance consulting techniques and create measurable solutions that align with WalmartConnectsstrategicobjectives.
- Design end-to-end learner journeys that combine formal informal and social learning experiences to foster engagement retention and on-the-job application.
- Partner with stakeholders to define learningobjectives success metrics and KPIs tied to organizational performance outcomes.
- Develop learning content and deliverables across modalities including ILTvILT eLearning blended learning microlearning and performance support resources.
- Design visually rich emotionally engaging learning experiences that resonate with diverse audiences through storytelling graphic design and multimedia techniques.
- Utilize authoring and creative tools (e.g. Articulate Storyline/Rise Adobe Captivate Camtasia Vyond Adobe Creative Suite PowerPoint) to produce world-class learning assets.
- Incorporate interactive elements (branching scenarios simulations gamified elements peer learning activities) to reinforce engagement and skill mastery.
- Apply UX and visual design principles to learning content to ensure usability accessibility and aesthetic appeal.
- Buildmodular scalable curriculum frameworks(101/201/301) aligned with competency models and business KPIs.
- Partner with the Learning Platforms team to ensure content tagging metadata compliance and LMS/LXP integration foroptimallearner discoverability.
- Define and implement measurement strategies (Kirkpatrick Levels 14 ROI frameworks) to track learning adoption knowledge transfer and business impact.
- Leverage analytics and feedback to iterate on course design and enhance performance outcomes.
- Act as a learning consultant to business partners Sales Product HR and Partner Management teams to align learning experiences with organizational goals.
- Collaborate cross-functionallyto ensure that content reflects current business priorities product updates and enterprise messaging.
- Manage relationships with vendors contractors and SMEs tomaintainconsistency quality and scalability of deliverables.
- Research and apply emerging learning trends and technologies (AI-driven learning adaptive pathways gamification AR/VR etc.) to innovate TEDs learning offerings.
- Continuously improve content design and user experience through testing learner feedback and engagement analytics.
- Stay current on design media and learning science trends to elevate the emotional and cognitive impact of Walmart Connect learning experiences.
- Bachelors degree in Business Human Resources Communications Education or related field and 2 years experience in adult learning training content development or related area OR 4 years experience in adult learning training content development or related area.
- 57 years in Learning Experience Design Instructional Design or L&D program development.
- Provenexpertisedesigning and developing content across multiple modalities (ILTvILT eLearning microlearning and social learning).
- Proficiencyin learning development tools: Articulate Storyline/Rise Adobe Captivate Vyond Camtasia Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator Premiere) and MS PowerPoint.
- Strong background in graphic design and multimedia storytelling with the ability to evoke emotion and engagement through visual design.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct training needs analyses and translate business challenges into actionable learning deliverables.
- Solid understanding of adult learning theory UX cognitive science and behavioral psychology as applied to learning.
- Experience developing competency-based curricula and tying learning outcomes to measurable business results.
- Excellent communication collaboration and project management skills.
- Bachelors degree in Instructional Design Educational Technology Communications or related field;Masterspreferred.
- Certifications in L&D instructional design or learning analytics (ATD CPTD Kirkpatrick) are a plus.
- Demonstrated improvement in learner performance capability growth or business KPIs (e.g. productivity sales conversion product adoption).
- High learner satisfaction and engagement scores across learning modalities.
- Scalable well-structured learning experiences delivered on time and within quality standards.
- Visual and interactive learning experiences that generate emotional connection and sustained engagement.
- Positive stakeholder feedback on the relevance creativity and measurable impact of designed learning solutions.
At Walmart we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind body and wallet. Health benefits include medical vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k) stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave) parental leave family care leave bereavement jury duty and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability company discounts Military Leave Pay adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation sick leave holidays or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws where applicable. For information about PTO see Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sams Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelors degrees including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition books and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility see .
Hoboken New Jersey US-10279: The annual salary range for this position is $96000.00 - $186000.00
San Bruno California US-08848: The annual salary range for this position is $104000.00 - $202000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no minimum qualifications.
Bachelors degree in Business Human Resources Communications Education or related field and 2 years experience in adult learning training content development or related area OR 4 years experience in adult learning training content development or related area.Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no preferred qualifications.
Marketing or related fieldMasters: Business AdministrationPrimary Location...
221 River St Hoboken NJ 07030 United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.Required Experience:
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About Company
Walmart started with one man. In 1962, Sam Walton began with just one store and one mission: help people save money so they could live better. As a growing global digital enterprise and with over 11,500 stores, we maintain Mr. Sam’s vision, but now, we are able to help more customers ... View more