Learning Architect

Job Description

Located in the heart of Central Ohio, Illuminate USA is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our cutting-edge facility in Pataskala. As a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, we’ve rapidly grown to over 1,500 associates and are now fully operational in our 1.1 million-square-foot factory. Our vision is to establish one of the largest solar panel manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere.

This is an exciting time to join Illuminate USA as we continue to grow and innovate. We’re not just building solar panels—we’re building a team of dedicated, passionate associates eager to make a real impact. If you’re looking to be part of a collaborative, people-focused, and forward-thinking workplace, we want to hear from you!

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for career growth. Come join us on this journey to create a brighter, more sustainable future in the Columbus area.

Job Summary:

At Illuminate USA, we’re on a mission to empower our teams through learning—and we’re looking for a Learning Architect to help shape how we do it. In this role, you'll bring structure, creativity, and strategy together to elevate our learning experience. From managing project intake and timelines to supporting our Workday Learning Management System (LMS), you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our training programs are not only effective—but inspiring.

You'll be the go-to for system configuration, data accuracy, stakeholder support, and user experience improvements, all while helping bring engaging learning content to life. Your work will directly support associate development, business goals, and a learning culture that grows with us.

Responsibilities:

· Lead project intake for the Talent Management team, tracking capacity and helping prioritize what gets built next

· Partner with department leaders to plan and organize impactful learning and development initiatives (internal and external)

· Support training logistics—including prepping materials and making sure everything runs smoothly

· Own day-to-day management of our LMS (Workday Learning): user setup, campaigns, permissions, troubleshooting, and overall configuration

· Build and share insightful reports—covering completion rates, compliance data, and trends to help teams make smart decisions

· Collect feedback and continuously improve the LMS experience

· Collaborate with our training design team to help create engaging, effective learning experiences that leave a mark

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

· 3–5 years of experience in instructional design and e-learning development

· 3–5 years working with LMS platforms (Workday Learning experience is a big plus!)

· Solid Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Visio skills, with a strong grasp on data and reporting

· Problem-solver with an eye for process efficiency and continuous improvement

· Strong communicator and team player—comfortable working across both technical and functional teams

· Eager to learn new systems and tools with a proactive mindset

· Experience supporting process improvements and system updates

Bonus Points For

· Familiarity with SCORM, AICC, and xAPI e-learning standards

· Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and Articulate 360

· Knowledge of Workday reporting, dashboards, and calculated fields

At Illuminate USA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunity for all, ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your unique background and experiences are valued here, as we believe they strengthen our team and drive our mission forward.

Illuminate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.