Expire in: 25 days
Learning Designer – Adaptive Learning / AI-Driven Digital Pedagogy
Rate: Up to £600/day (Inside IR35)
Start: ASAP
Length: 6 months
Location: Remote-first, with travel to Manchester once per week
We are supporting a consultancy delivering a high-profile adaptive learning programme for an end-client in the digital content and media space. We are seeking experienced Learning Designers who specialise in designing adaptive, AI-enabled learning products, rather than traditional e-learning modules.
You will work closely with Learning Science, UX and Product teams to shape pedagogically rigorous learning experiences that dynamically adapt to user behaviour, performance and progression.
Key Responsibilities
Design adaptive learning experiences, pathways and interactions informed by AI/ML models
Apply advanced learning theory (e.g., Bloom’s Taxonomy, Constructivism, digital pedagogy)
Collaborate closely with UX Designers to align learning mechanics with product flows, accessibility standards and interaction patterns
Use learner analytics, behavioural data and research insights to refine content, pacing, scaffolding and feedback
Balance pedagogical rigour with engagement techniques such as gamification and interactivity
Work with Editorial teams to ensure accuracy, clarity and consistency across learning materials
Contribute to experimentation and iteration cycles based on user testing and performance dataEssential Experience
Significant experience as a Learning Designer, Instructional Designer, or Learning Experience Designer
Proven background designing adaptive or AI/ML-powered learning products (personalised learning paths, intelligent feedback, predictive learning design, etc.)
Strong understanding of digital pedagogy and evidence-based instructional design practices
Experience designing for modern product environments (iterative, data-driven, cross-disciplinary)
Ability to work with analytics, user testing insights and performance data to direct learning improvements
Comfortable partnering with Product Managers, UX Designers and Learning ScientistsDesirable
Experience in large-scale digital content or EdTech environments
Background working with recommendation systems, learner modelling or behaviour-driven adaptation
Familiarity with accessibility best practices for digital learning productsThis is an opportunity to work at the leading edge of digital learning, designing next-generation adaptive experiences for a high-profile programme.
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