Training and Development Specialist - Dallas, TX en Equinix
Equinix · Dallas, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Professional
- Oficina en Dallas
Job Description
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Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.
Job Summary
The Learning Experience Designer (LXD) develops engaging, technically accurate learning experiences that enable Equinix Data Center employees to perform at their best. This role blends creativity, instructional design, and technical understanding to translate complex data center operations into intuitive, interactive training. The LXD partners with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to design scalable learning solutions that drive behavior change, support business goals, and advance the mission of building the best data center workforce on Earth.
Responsibilities
Design and Develop Learning Experiences – Create impactful, experiential learning solutions that align with adult learning best practices and address performance needs identified through job and task analyses
Translate Complexity into Clarity – Transform sophisticated technical concepts into clear, concise, and engaging multimedia experiences for diverse audiences
Collaborate with SMEs and Stakeholders – Partner closely with internal subject matter experts, project managers, and global teams to ensure content accuracy, scalability, and alignment with operational standards
Leverage Modern Learning Technologies – Design interactive courseware, video, and extended-reality (AR/VR) learning experiences that engage international audiences
Build with Excellence – Apply authoring tools (Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Suite, and other industry platforms) to create interactive, accessible, and technically functional eLearning
Develop Assessments and Job Aids – Create instructionally sound assessments that measure knowledge, skill, and on-the-job performance outcomes
Continuously Improve Learning Programs – Use learner feedback, analytics, and research in adult education to refine and modernize existing programs
Deliver Projects on Time – Manage multiple development efforts in an agile environment, communicate proactively, and adapt timelines when required
Champion the Brand and Mission – Ensure all content follows Equinix branding and quality standards while contributing ideas that shape the future of our global training strategy
Foster a Culture of Innovation and Learning – Share best practices, experiment with new learning modalities, and help strengthen a team culture grounded in creativity, accountability, and collaboration
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.
Job Summary
The Learning Experience Designer (LXD) develops engaging, technically accurate learning experiences that enable Equinix Data Center employees to perform at their best. This role blends creativity, instructional design, and technical understanding to translate complex data center operations into intuitive, interactive training. The LXD partners with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to design scalable learning solutions that drive behavior change, support business goals, and advance the mission of building the best data center workforce on Earth.
Responsibilities
Design and Develop Learning Experiences – Create impactful, experiential learning solutions that align with adult learning best practices and address performance needs identified through job and task analyses
Translate Complexity into Clarity – Transform sophisticated technical concepts into clear, concise, and engaging multimedia experiences for diverse audiences
Collaborate with SMEs and Stakeholders – Partner closely with internal subject matter experts, project managers, and global teams to ensure content accuracy, scalability, and alignment with operational standards
Leverage Modern Learning Technologies – Design interactive courseware, video, and extended-reality (AR/VR) learning experiences that engage international audiences
Build with Excellence – Apply authoring tools (Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Suite, and other industry platforms) to create interactive, accessible, and technically functional eLearning
Develop Assessments and Job Aids – Create instructionally sound assessments that measure knowledge, skill, and on-the-job performance outcomes
Continuously Improve Learning Programs – Use learner feedback, analytics, and research in adult education to refine and modernize existing programs
Deliver Projects on Time – Manage multiple development efforts in an agile environment, communicate proactively, and adapt timelines when required
Champion the Brand and Mission – Ensure all content follows Equinix branding and quality standards while contributing ideas that shape the future of our global training strategy
Foster a Culture of Innovation and Learning – Share best practices, experiment with new learning modalities, and help strengthen a team culture grounded in creativity, accountability, and collaboration
Job Category
Training
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
City*
Dallas
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications
5+ years of progressive experience in instructional design, learning experience design, technical training, or technical writing, preferably in technology or engineering environments
Proven success designing and developing learning across multiple delivery modes: eLearning, mobile, video, gamified modules, virtual learning, and live simulation
Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, agile, project-driven environment and apply strong design sensibility across all deliverables
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills; able to balance learner needs, business priorities, and design excellence
Advanced experience with Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Captivate, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and comparable authoring and multimedia tools
Strong visual and storytelling acumen; ability to design illustrations, animations, and UI/UX elements for technical audiences
Familiarity with learning experience design principles, design thinking, and agile development methodologies (ADDIE, SAM)
Experience working on cross-functional teams and managing vendor or translation workflows for multi-language course development
Exceptional attention to detail in grammar, style, and overall instructional quality
Experience defining and tracking learning metrics, QA, and content performance indicators
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of technology, design, and learning. You combine empathy for the learner with curiosity about how things work in the data center. You are energized by collaboration, comfortable with ambiguity, and passionate about delivering learning experiences that make a measurable difference.
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 80,000 - 120,000 USD / Annual
Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 81,000 - 121,000 CAD / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
5+ years of progressive experience in instructional design, learning experience design, technical training, or technical writing, preferably in technology or engineering environments
Proven success designing and developing learning across multiple delivery modes: eLearning, mobile, video, gamified modules, virtual learning, and live simulation
Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, agile, project-driven environment and apply strong design sensibility across all deliverables
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills; able to balance learner needs, business priorities, and design excellence
Advanced experience with Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Captivate, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and comparable authoring and multimedia tools
Strong visual and storytelling acumen; ability to design illustrations, animations, and UI/UX elements for technical audiences
Familiarity with learning experience design principles, design thinking, and agile development methodologies (ADDIE, SAM)
Experience working on cross-functional teams and managing vendor or translation workflows for multi-language course development
Exceptional attention to detail in grammar, style, and overall instructional quality
Experience defining and tracking learning metrics, QA, and content performance indicators
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of technology, design, and learning. You combine empathy for the learner with curiosity about how things work in the data center. You are energized by collaboration, comfortable with ambiguity, and passionate about delivering learning experiences that make a measurable difference.
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 80,000 - 120,000 USD / Annual
Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 81,000 - 121,000 CAD / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
State*
Texas
Salary Range
$75,000-$100,000
