Learning Content - Instructional Designer

KPMG International Cooperative; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm is seeking a creative Instructional Designer in Leeds to design high-quality learning content. The role involves end-to-end learning design, stakeholder management, and collaboration with global teams. Strong knowledge of instructional design methodologies and experience with MS O365 products are crucial. This position offers the chance to drive continuous improvement and leverage technology for immersive learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design new blended learning experiences leveraging technology.
• Create engaging and brand compliant deliverables.
• Develop relationships with KPMG and client experts.
• Collaborate globally to drive best commercial outcomes.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and present ideas.
• Follow design schedules to avoid duplication.
• Identify innovative delivery methods for learning content.
• Drive quality improvement through self and peer reviews.
• Review content post-delivery for future insights.
• Refresh existing content with Senior Developers.
• Incorporate technology and UX/UI best practice.
• Stay updated on trends in learning design.

Skills

Knowledge of learning methodologies and instructional design processes

Stakeholder management

Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft O365 products

Awareness of SCORM standards

Experience with eLearning rapid authoring tools

Experience using MS Teams as a virtual classroom tool

Job description

Overview

KPMG's Learning Content team are looking for a creative and ambitious Instructional Designer who can design high-quality, engaging content. The ID will be the primary designer of the creation of learning, focusing on engaging storytelling techniques and utilising social and collaboration tools to equip learners with the right skills and knowledge when they need it most.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end design of new blended learning, leveraging technology to create immersive learning experiences.
• Work with the development team to create visually engaging and brand compliant deliverables that are effective from a learner and cost perspective.
• Develop strong relationships with KPMG and client subject matter experts to ensure deliverables align with pre-defined learning and business objectives.
• Collaborate with the global team to maximise the benefit of different skills and time zones to drive best commercial outcomes.
• Present ideas and solutions to key stakeholders, manage expectations, and escalate potential risks to the project manager.
• Follow agreed design schedules, processes and methodologies to avoid replication and duplication of effort.
• Support peers in identifying innovative methods to deliver learning content and seek insights from the development team to ensure feasibility.
• Drive continuous quality improvement by self and peer reviewing content during project development cycles and identifying opportunities for future enhancements.
• Review content post-delivery and identify elements that can be harvested for future learning opportunities.
• Own the end-to-end refresh process of existing content, working closely with Senior Developers and Senior Instructional Designers.
• Utilise internal expertise by building relationships with teams outside the Learning Content team, exploring opportunities to incorporate technology and UX/UI best practice to enhance learning solutions.
• Stay apprised of the latest trends in learning design and development and share knowledge with the broader team.
• Base Location: London or Leeds plus a network of 20 offices nationally. (www.kpmg88careers.co.uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.OfficeLocations)

Qualifications / Skills

• Knowledge of learning methodologies and instructional design processes.
• Experience in stakeholder management, including working independently with subject matter experts to finalise designs.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft O365 products including MS Teams.
• Awareness of SCORM standards and standard content integrations with learning management systems.
• Experience with eLearning rapid authoring tools; Evolve is preferable.
• Experience using MS Teams as a virtual classroom tool is preferable.