Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. 

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a 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, and deliver 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. This will require managing stakeholders at various levels, ruthless prioritization and strong project management skills. This 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, 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 (inclusive of multimedia visual aids and other educational materials)
• Partner and consult with internal stakeholders and liaise with subject matter experts to establish the most effective way to solve a learning need
• Develop assessments and metrics to measure employee performance and program outcomes
• Ability to create effective train-the-trainer programs and facilitator guides to grow and scale Learning & Development at Rivian
• Employs 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 oftentimes 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).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Equal Opportunity

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 condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at  candidateaccommodations@rivian.com .

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. 

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