Higher education Jobs in Naperville, IL

OVERVIEW

Discover greater levels of performance. With over 1,400 stores throughout the U.S., Ulta Beauty is revolutionizing the beauty retail experience. With new stores coming online on a continual basis and the re-engineering of existing locations with the latest design and technological advancements for heightened guest experiences, we’re not just growing, we’re thriving. Through consistent innovation and a bold commitment to reimagination. If you want the opportunity to build something strategic, to take ownership of your career trajectory, to apply your passion to operational excellence, Ulta Beauty provides the kind of stability and support few organizations can match. So be curious. Be flexible. Be more than you thought possible. The future is yours at Ulta Beauty.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE

This role is responsible for leading the design, development, and optimization of education content that supports Ulta Beauty’s learning ecosystem. The position serves as the instructional design and LMS subject matter expert, translating business needs into engaging, scalable learning experiences across services and retail.

This role partners cross-functionally with key stakeholders, brand partners, and subject matter experts to create high-impact digital learning solutions, including eLearning modules, video-based education, and multimedia content. The Designer is accountable for end-to-end content development, from storyboarding and learning design through final build and LMS deployment within Elucidat.

This position focuses on content creation and learning experience design, ensuring accuracy, engagement, and scalability across platforms, while continuously evolving education through innovative design, storytelling, and technology.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

• Leads the end-to-end development of digital learning content, including eLearning modules, microlearning, and multimedia training experiences.
• Serves as the Elucidat and LMS design expert, building, managing, and optimizing content for scalability and learner engagement.
• Translates complex concepts into visually compelling and interactive learning solutions, leveraging video, animation, graphics, and instructional design best practices.
• Develops storyboards, learning frameworks, and structured content outlines that define objectives, audience, and desired outcomes.
• Partners cross-functionally with Brand, Category, and Services teams to design and develop education content aligned to product launches, services, and business priorities.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts to gather, validate, and refine content, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business needs.
• Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of training content, identifying gaps and opportunities to enhance learning experiences.
• Establishes and maintains best practices and standards for digital learning design, ensuring consistency across all education materials.
• Manages course development and publishing workflows within LMS platforms in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Supports the evolution of learning formats, incorporating new technologies, design approaches, and engagement strategies.
• Maintains documentation and guidance for LMS content standards and design processes.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, storytelling ability, and creative problem-solving in content development.
• Collaborates effectively across teams to deliver high-quality, learner-centric experiences.

THE ESSENTIALS OF SUCCESS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business, or related field
• Knowledge of learning management systems and digital learning tools (e.g., Elucidat, Articulate, Adobe, LMS platforms)
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and delegation skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide feedback with clarity and diplomacy
• Demonstrated adaptability, problem-solving skills, and a results-driven mindset
• Ability to travel 25% of time

The pay range for this position is $66,200.00 - $98,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page:

ABOUT

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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