Director, Learning Experience Design

Capital One Financial

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Richmond, VAMcLean, VAChicago, ILPlano, TXRiverwoods, IL
Salary
$173,000–$197,400 / yr
Posted
32 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $245k
This role $185k
$159k most similar roles pay here $307k

This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $207,600–$283,087 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $185k versus about $245k for comparable roles.

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About Capital One Financial

Capital One Financial is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products, known for its data-driven approach to consumer and commercial finance. Industry: Financial Services & Banking

Capital One Financial currently has 998 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 992 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Learning Experience Design

Director, Learning Experience Design (Hybrid) leads a team of people leaders, instructional designers, and creative specialists to design, develop, and improve high-impact learning experiences for operations associates. This strategic leadership role focuses on transforming learning from a static activity into experiential, in-the-flow-of-work programs that drive operational performance. The successful candidate will champion the integration of generative AI and automation tools to accelerate content creation and maintenance while fostering an agile culture of experimentation. Key responsibilities include managing the Design Center of Excellence, collaborating with stakeholders to co-create strategic learning agendas, and using data analytics to measure impact on metrics like call quality and task competence. The role requires expertise in learning science, human-centered design, and project management to solve complex problems for frontline audiences within a matrixed environment.

What you'll do

  • Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of high-impact learning experiences for operations associates.
  • Integrate generative AI and automation tools into the content creation and maintenance lifecycle to accelerate production.
  • Coach a team of instructional designers and creative specialists to adopt agile methodologies and innovative practices.
  • Partner with operational stakeholders to co-create and execute an annual strategic learning agenda.
  • Manage the Instructional Design Center of Excellence by optimizing resource allocation and ensuring brand alignment.
  • Apply learning science and human-centered design to create solutions that improve specific operational KPIs.
  • Establish and monitor performance metrics using data from operational systems to drive continuous improvement.
  • Oversee project scope, timelines, and budgets while managing risks within a complex matrixed environment.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Advanced degree in Instructional Design, Learning and Development, or Organizational Design/Effectiveness (preferred).
  • At least 5 years of experience in instructional design and development.
  • At least 10 years of experience in instructional design and development (preferred).
  • At least 5 years of experience in project management, program management, or a combination.
  • At least 10 years of experience in project management, program management, or a combination (preferred).
  • At least 5 years of experience with client consulting.
  • At least 10 years of experience with client consulting (preferred).
  • At least 5 years of experience in people management.
  • At least 10 years of experience in people leadership including as a leader of leaders (preferred).

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