Learning Experience Designer

Divergent•Torrance, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production. We are seeking an early-career Instructional Designer / Learning Experience Designer to help build and scale high-impact learning experiences that drive performance. This role is designed for someone who is curious, hands-on, and motivated to develop craft across the full learning lifecycle—from concept through delivery and iteration. You will contribute to both the design and execution of learning solutions that enable technical teams to learn quickly, apply effectively, and continuously improve. Working at the intersection of content, systems, and operations, you will help translate complex information into clear, practical learning experiences while supporting the infrastructure that makes learning accessible and scalable. This role is an opportunity to build foundational expertise in learning design while contributing to a fast-paced, high-performance environment where learning is directly tied to real-world outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design, Education, Psychology, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Foundational understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theory
Strong written and visual communication skills
Comfort working with digital tools and learning technologies
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design, Education, Learning Sciences, Organizational Psychology, or Industrial / Organizational Psychology, or a related field
Experience (academic, internship, or project-based) in creating learning content or training materials
Familiarity with authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Rise, Captivate, or similar)
Exposure to LMS platforms
Experience working with subject matter experts
Interest in technology, engineering, or manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

Support the design and development of engaging learning experiences (e.g., e-learning, microlearning, instructor-led, blended programs)
Translate technical or subject matter expert (SME) content into clear, learner-friendly materials
Assist in applying instructional design principles (e.g., adult learning theory, learning objectives, assessment design)
Contribute to experimentation with new learning formats and delivery methods (e.g., cohort-based learning, microlearning)
Create and edit learning assets such as job aids, guides, slide decks, and digital modules
Support content reviews, updates, and version control processes
Ensure learning materials are accurate, relevant, and aligned with business needs
Assist with Learning Management System (LMS) administration (e.g., course setup, user management, reporting)
Help organize and improve learning content structure, tagging, and navigation within the LMS
Support audits of existing content to improve usability and effectiveness
Help curate role-based or skill-based learning pathways
Map learning content to competencies, job roles, or career stages
Support program coordination, tracking, and communication
Document learning processes, workflows, and best practices
Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., engineering, manufacturing, HR)
Assist with intake, prioritization, and project tracking for learning requests