Learning Designer

As a consultant with our client, you’ll receive:
- Highly competitive market hourly rates
- A 6 month contract with a strong probability of extension
- Remote interview process


Responsibilities
A day in the life:
Reporting into the Manager, Product Training, the Learning Designer is responsible for design, development, implementation and evaluation of learning solutions in support of large-scale technology projects within the Product Organization. You create synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences and scalable training materials that are replicable and maintainable over time. You are skilled in aligning training programs with organizational goals and have a strong aptitude for learning new technologies, systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:
• Create immersive and engaging learning experiences, including in-person and virtual ILT sessions, eLearning courses, videos, presentations and user guides
• Conduct discovery sessions with SMEs and other stakeholders to determine deeper learner needs
• Lead and execute all aspects of learning design and development including project scoping, storyboarding, building, and revising learning based on SMEs input
• Coordinate, deliver and run point on training events, both virtual and in-person
• Break complex systems and processes down into training modalities that are easily understood and retained by learners
• Maintain and revise existing learning materials, keeping specific audience, learning modality, and other learning considerations in mind while always looking for the most efficient way to express the desired learning objectives
• Ensure learning content adheres to business strategy, content standards, and other guidelines
• Design branching scenarios, storyboards and scripts, and convert them into animated, interactive activities to support the successful delivery of learning
• Establish and maintain relationships with cross-functional partners to meet project milestones in a dynamic environment
• Craft and execute on assessments that inform learning goals and techniques
• Collect and report on post-training metrics and incorporate feedback into future training iterations.
• Practice agility in maintenance of learning materials to meet the needs of a fast-paced, agile project

Support Activities:
• Collaborate across the Systems Training team to brainstorm and devise cutting-edge learning strategies and techniques
• Support cross-functional partners to deliver project-related activities for the audience
• Support with the preparation and maintenance of SharePoint sites, presentations, SOPs, project updates, release notes

Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
• 3-5 years of experience as a Learning Designer, Training Specialist or Content Developer
• Proficiency with design tools commonly used in a learning creation environment (Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Premiere)
• Experience in building content for large-scale programs focused on technology implementation, functional learning, and technical products and software
• Advanced facilitation skills and experience handling difficult or unengaged learners
• Proficient in the following instructional design methodologies: ADDIE model, SAM model, Action Mapping and Performance Support
• Experience creating and managing eLearning courses and learning paths within LMS
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• A team player that truly believes they are successful when the organization is successful
• Exemplary attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities, work in a high pressure environment and deliver high quality product under tight timelines

Summary
If you are a Learning Designer and the prospect of joining a dedicated team intrigues you, then this role with our high-profile client could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Apply below or reach out to your Randstad representative for more information.


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