Learning Instructional Designer Job Description
Learning instructional designer
provides instructional design services including construction of lesson plans for Instructor Led Training and development of Computer Based Training within Adobe Captivate.
Learning Instructional Designer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Serve as instructional design lead to build the instructional design capability for the team
Lead the continued development of instructional design process (including tools and processes) and mentor junior team members
In addition to the instructional design work outlined, the associate who join this team will have the chance to build this learning & development, process, and best practice team
In addition to the instructional design work outlined, the associates who join this team will have the chance to build this learning & development, process, and best practice team
Uses current/recent advances in adult learning, instructional design and technology enabled learning to provide critical input to the department
Design and run management and/or leadership training programs
Create learning offerings from start to finish, including conducting needs analysis, creating design documentation, building courses, gathering feedback, refining, launching and evaluating programs and classes
Manage the ongoing operations of management and leadership programs including encouraging participation, offering support, and refreshing content
Prepares facilitator support materials
Managing the project from initiation to closure
Learning Instructional Designer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Learning Instructional Designer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPLP, MBTI, PMP
Education for Learning Instructional Designer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the learning instructional designer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Design, Education, Technology, Educational Technology, Adult Education, Communication, Instructional Technology, Management, Business, Graphic Design
Skills for Learning Instructional Designer
Desired skills for learning instructional designer include:
Adobe Illustrator
Dreamweaver
Photoshop
Excel
Microsoft Word
Outlook
Power Point
Instructional design
Adobe Photoshop
Adult learning theory
Desired experience for learning instructional designer includes:
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Learning & Development, particularly in the areas of design/development
Experience with eLearning tools and standards (i.e., SCORM, AICC, HTML 5) and experience with industry development software like Captivate, Articulate, Lectora, Adobe Connect
Evidence of continuous improvement mindset and related successes
Working with internal partners to develop learning strategies and propose learning solutions that are aligned to business requirements
Organizing time, work, and resources
Partners with outside vendors to develop learning solutions
Learning Instructional Designer Examples
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Learning Instructional Designer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a learning instructional designer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for learning instructional designer
- Need to be familiar with Captivate version 8 or above, or something similar and able to work in a high energy agile environment
- Oversee the creation and publishing of non-video editorial content (articles, photos, gifs, ) based on brand priorities, targeted messaging and old fashioned editorial instinct
- Meets with L&D Manager or Learning & Development Specialist III/IV (LDS III/IV) to understand training request, review the training outline and initiate the project
- Collaborates with LDS III/IV to determine training modality
- As needed, works with the LDS III/IV to determine target audience, learning objectives, training materials needed
- Facilitates small group sessions
- Works with peers to continually evolve the Oakley Curricula
- Uses role-based learning design for Oakley curricula
- Maintains proficiency in the Learning Management System (LMS) catalogue including loading courses, assigning courses and reporting
- Provides out on learning courses to key delivery
Qualifications for learning instructional designer
- Knowledge of and the ability to apply Section 508, universal design for learning, and accessibility standards for online learning environments, familiarity with assistive technologies used with online course design, development and delivery
- Expertise with eLearning authoring tool (e.g., Camtasia, Captivate, Softchalk, Articulate)
- Design and Develop - create performance-focused training content that engages our learners
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task on projects varying in complexity and of strategic importance to the line of business and the enterprise
- Motivate project team to achieve business and individual goals
- Strong team player with proven interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively and work closely with segments, vendors, application developers, development managers, product analysts, product managers, technical writers, curriculum developers, SMEs and facilitators
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of learning instructional designer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for learning instructional designer
- You will designs end-to-end learning solutions - including high level and detailed level designs - that address the business' needs and priorities
- You will develop learning solutions (e-Learning, Workshops, Courses, learning programs).Develop course agendas, decides how best to deliver the course, and designs exercises, simulations and KPI factors
- You will create learning technology solutions using authoring tools
- You will manage learning development projects in collaboration with both internal and external interfaces
- You will bring to the organization professional knowledge and best practices relating to the learning and ISD profession, methodologies, tools
- You will be expected to be a learning "guru", someone who always comes up with cutting edge learning solutions
- You will work with dynamic HR Professionals at the back-end
- You will have ability to communicate your needs & purposes with all stakeholders
- You will get a better understanding of different HR facets
- Evaluate business problems to determine the appropriate immersive solutions required
Qualifications for learning instructional designer
- Ability to drive to or fly to various meetings/client
- Ability to create and design leading edge technology learning solutions
- Ability to implement training programs
- Personal adaptability to flex with the business
- Certifications in technology enabled learning solutions
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, design instructor lead training
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a learning instructional designer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for learning instructional designer
- Advanced use of Instructional Design principles to develop adult learning programs
- Create compelling design products (including but not limited to exercises, scripts, storyboards, wireframes, simulations, games, and web-based training)
- Increase the effectiveness of learning solutions by identifying and recommending format/modalities that create an optimal learning experience
- Design and develop curriculum, programs, learning materials and performance support tools (including self-study, classroom, eLearning, ) based on industry design standards for a given modality (includes traditional, web, and mobile design)
- Decrease required development time through proficient use of Articulate Storyline for eLearning development
- Demonstrate an aptitude for, knowledge of, and agility with new learning technologies in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Participate in stakeholder, subject matter expert, and learner interviews that enable identification and curation of relevant content for the end-learner
- Recommend, and document project instructional standards and strategies, learner engagement strategies, and evaluation plan
- Engage with project team members to enable clarity of goal
- Participate in Train-the-Trainer activities, when applicable
Qualifications for learning instructional designer
- Development experience using Rapid Development tools, , Articulate, Storyline, Captivate, Lectora, Adobe Creative Cloud Applications
- Experience in development of multiple learning modalities, , mobile, online
- Designing eLearning courseware for mobile devices
- Experience with remote training environments conducive to instructor-led technical/hands on application training
- 5 or more years work experience in the training design and development field
- Ability to develop project plans and timelines to effectively set obtainable goals with an emphasis on on-time delivery
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of learning instructional designer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for learning instructional designer
- Exceptional professional communication and technical writing skills
- Experience with project management and managing multiple, simultaneous tasks
- Develop and adhere to design processes and supervise the deliverables of content writers and subject matter experts to design and effectively produce training content and programs in varied and varying subject areas, on time and on budget and according to BCG's Style Guide and expected standards of quality
- Consult with training teams, SMEs, other internal stakeholders to assess training needs and select most appropriate structure, media, delivery formats depending on learning goals
- Experiment with new learning designs and technology in a pragmatic manner
- Work with the Production team to test, deploy and roll-out learning solutions
- Plan and manage content development cycle in collaboration with the Development team manager
- Support online learning and innovation team’s commitment to excellence by continually identifying ways to improve online and blended learning experiences, courses and overall program
- Ensure high quality student learning experience as course is conducted
- Communicates and collaborates effectively with internal and external peers and colleagues
Qualifications for learning instructional designer
- Ability to work effectively on global teams and accommodate time differences if necessary
- Experience authoring content for/within a Content Management System
- Expert understanding of the training development and delivery cycles
- Ability to build relationships between internal client groups (representatives, management, support)
- Recent experience with Learning Management Systems
- Experience developing interactive course modules and simulations
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Learning Instructional Designer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a learning instructional designer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for learning instructional designer
- A tertiary qualification in instructional design &/or other relevant degree
- Develops Learning Plans to engage participants, address skills and knowledge gaps
- Design and develop instructional material for our global sales teams including all creative assets (motion graphics)
- Updates course design based on business input (SME or as part of review rounds online review and/or pilots)
- Conducts analysis of organizational needs and goals for the development and implementation of application systems, technical and learning solutions
- Communicates clearly with small groups of peers regularly
- Design interactive online learning simulations that clearly teach concepts and steps required to complete tasks in a concise and compelling way
- Research Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) applications (including EHRs, Revenue Cycle Management systems, Radiology Information Systems, ), healthcare organizational roles, and end-user workflows
- Produce framework for rapid e-learning development and contribute to production of deliverables with strong instructional integrity
- Lead interviews with client representatives and subject matter experts (SMEs)
Qualifications for learning instructional designer
- Experience creating engaging self paced learning with Adobe Captivate or other eLearning software
- User experience with iOS, iPhone and Mac OS desired
- Advanced skills in graphic design, video, editing, image manipulation, and formatting
- 2+ years of experience designing interactive learning solutions that leverages multimedia and gamification concepts
- Proven history in applying gamification concepts to learning designs
- Enjoy playing games and earning achievements such as XPs, badges, and ranking on leaderboards