Senior Instructional Designer

Alpha Development; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services training firm in London seeks an Instructional Designer to create engaging digital learning experiences. This role involves collaborating with experts to develop high-impact eLearning content, utilizing various tools and methodologies to enhance learning outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in instructional design, particularly within financial services, and a passion for innovative learning solutions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in instructional design for digital learning.
• Strong visual design skills and proficiency with authoring tools.
• Experience developing learning with SMEs and graphic designers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-impact eLearning modules and content.
• Create interactive scripts and assessment materials aligned with client outcomes.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate based on feedback.

Skills

Instructional design

Visual design

Project management

Communication

Tools

Articulate Storyline

SanaLabs

Canva

Vyond

Camtasia

Job description

Company Overview

Alpha Development is an international financial services training firm, headquartered in the UK and backed by www.bgf.co.uk, the UK's most active and dynamic investor of equity capital in growing companies.

Our clients are the world's leading investment banks, insurance firms, sovereign wealth funds, private banks, and asset managers. We offer global coverage through our teams based in London and Singapore, as well as an industry-leading network of Associate Faculty across our centres of operation including the US, Middle East, India, Hong Kong, and mainland China.

Purpose and Accountabilities

Alpha Development is a specialist learning provider to the global financial services industry. As part of our growth and innovation agenda, we are expanding our Digital Success Team to deliver engaging, practical, and scalable learning solutions across our global client base.

The Instructional Designer will play a critical role in designing and developing compelling digital learning experiences, supporting the delivery of immersive content that enables business impact. This role aligns with Alpha's vision to combine human expertise with digital and GenAI technologies.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts and product owners to create interactive, effective digital learning assets that reflect Alpha's brand and meet client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-impact eLearning modules and content using tools like SanaLabs, Synthesia, Canva, InVideo, and others.
• Create digital storyboards, interactive scripts, and assessment materials aligned with client learning outcomes.
• Translate complex financial and leadership content into simple, visually engaging digital experiences.
• Collaborate with Alpha's Product and Faculty teams to ensure content accuracy, currency, and instructional quality.
• Incorporate gamification, adaptive learning, and scenario-based learning to enhance engagement.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate based on learner feedback and analytics.
• Ensure instructional quality, accessibility standards, and consistency with Alpha's tone of voice across all deliverables.
• Support LMS administration, programme creation, troubleshooting, and marketing activities.
• Stay updated with trends in learning technology, GenAI, and digital design to improve offerings.

Key Technical Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

• At least 4 years of experience in instructional design for digital learning, preferably within financial services or corporate training.
• Strong visual design skills for creating engaging, brand-aligned layouts and interfaces.
• Proficiency with authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Evolve, and video editing software like Vyond, Camtasia, Synthesia.
• Knowledge of LMS platforms and standards like SCORM/xAPI.
• Understanding of instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, action mapping).
• Experience working with SMEs, copywriters, and graphic designers.
• Familiarity with agile development and remote collaboration tools like Monday.com.
• Desirable: Knowledge of GenAI tools for education, HTML5/CSS basics.

Additional Skills

• Creative problem-solving with a learner-first approach.
• Excellent storytelling, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, virtual team environment.
• Culturally aware with the ability to adapt content for a global audience.
• Independent worker and effective team collaborator.
• Proactive attitude focused on continuous improvement.