Instructional Designer

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 61,200 - 74,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

401K benefits

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A prominent educational organization is seeking a talented Learning Designer to create high-impact learning experiences. This remote role focuses on designing solutions for corporate team learning using advanced technology. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree and possess over 3 years in corporate learning design and user experience. The position offers a salary up to $68K annually along with paid time off, health benefits, and a collaborative work environment, with an option to work from the Newton, MA office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in corporate learning design or related fields.
• Experience with adult learning principles.
• High proficiency with training technology and multi-media training development.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative solutions to close knowledge and skill gaps.
• Manage content development processes with stakeholders.
• Ensure content remains current and functional on the learning management system.

Skills

Corporate learning design

User experience research

Instructional design

Graphic design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in instructional design, graphic design, adult education, Psychology, or marketing

Tools

Articulate

Camtasia

Vyond

Job description

Primary Purpose

Design and develop high-impact, scalable learning experiences using blended modalities and technologies in support of enterprise-wide leadership and professional development programs, change management initiatives and functional and system process enhancements for corporate team employees.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Lead internal project intake processes, assessing how learning can meet the business needs and recommending solutions that will support performance and behavior change.
• Design innovative solutions to close knowledge and skill gaps through learning and advanced use of technology.
• Develop learning and performance solutions by facilitating end user feedback, subject matter expert input, and researching external sources of knowledge.
• Manage stakeholders and subject matter experts in the content development process, ensuring alignment, engagement, and expectation management.
• Design and develop learning materials, including eLearning modules, PowerPoint presentations, on-demand training, job aids, infographics, etc., using tools such as Articulate, Camtasia, Vyond, and similar tools.
• Apply appropriate instructional design and user experience methodologies to create optimal learner journey and the intended user experience.
• Assist with continuous course maintenance and improvement, ensuring content remains current and courses remain workable on Bright Horizons' learning management system.
• Work with outside vendors to update and develop existing and new eLearning courses.

Decision Making

Receives limited direction and exercises independent judgement within the scope of their role.

Influence

Regularly required to influence cross-functional teams.

Education / Experience

Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in instructional design, graphic design, adult education, Psychology, or marketing.

3+ years of experience in corporate learning design, user experience researcher / design, instructional design, curriculum development, graphic design, or equivalent in a corporate environment. - Required.

Additional Job Requirements

• Must have experience in adult learning.
• Must have user experience research / design experience.
• Must have experience in administrative or learning areas.
• Must have high proficiency with training technology and experience developing multi-media-based training.
• Must be flexible and willing to perform a variety of tasks on a collaborative team.
• Must be willing to learn the Bright Horizons business and the tools used across the organization.
• This role is remote, but the candidate is always welcome in our Newton, Massachusetts office. This role will not pay over $68K yearly and comes with paid time off, holidays, sick time, health, dental, 401K benefits and other optional benefits.