Learning Designer

The opportunity

Are you passionate about online learning and creative arts education? Do you want to be part of a newly established team shaping the future of online learning? University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking an experienced Learning Designer to help design exceptional online courses that offer a world-leading creative education experience. 

In this role, you will work closely with academic teams, media specialists, and project managers to design online learning content, activities and assessments that align with UAL’s frameworks and values, including our commitment to Climate, Social, and Racial Justice.

You’ll facilitate collaborative design workshops, produce clear learning design documentation, and recommend strategies tailored to the needs and motivations of online learners. You will also contribute to quality assurance, feedback processes, and continuous improvement cycles.

About You                                

We are looking for a solutions-focused professional who is comfortable working in a fast-evolving design and production environment and has a strong background in designing fully online learning experiences in higher education.

You will have substantial experience working in digital learning design, ideally in a scaled production setting, and a deep understanding of accessibility standards (including WCAG), learning technologies, and online pedagogy.

Familiarity with virtual learning environments, particularly Moodle, and experience working with subject matter experts are essential.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

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Closing date: 30^th July 2025, 23:55.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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