Learning and Development Specialist

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois is seeking an instructional design professional to design, develop, and deliver high-quality learning solutions. You will translate established strategies into engaging, scalable learner experiences using the Articulate suite and Vyond.

You will oversee the development lifecycle, incorporate input from subject matter experts, and ensure solutions meet quality and enterprise standards while optimizing learner engagement for real-world application.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in instructional design, performance consulting, and/or development, or 6 years of experience in the same fields.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and emerging instructional design trends.
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructor-led and eLearning design.
• Effective communication in visual, verbal, and written form.
• Technical aptitude and analytical skill set.
• Sound inductive and deductive reasoning.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to identify solutions.
• Ability to work with multiple internal and external customers and SMEs.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Human Resource Development, Organizational Development, or Instructional Design.
• Preferred: Familiarity with Learning & Talent Management Systems.
• Preferred: 1 year learning and development experience in a corporate setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and build high-quality learning solutions.
• Translate established learning strategies into engaging, scalable learner experiences.
• Execute within the development lifecycle.
• Own how solutions are brought to life through instructional design, visual storytelling, and technical development.
• Develop solutions primarily using the Articulate suite and Vyond.
• Incorporate input from subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Ensure solutions meet quality requirements and enterprise standards.
• Optimize learning solutions for learner engagement and real-world application.

Skills

Instructional Design

ELearning Development

Adult Learning

Visual Storytelling

Analytical Skills

Inductive Reasoning

Deductive Reasoning

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Articulate Suite

Vyond

Learning Management Systems

Talent Management Systems

Job description

• Design, develop, and build high-quality learning solutions
• Translate established learning strategies and architectures into engaging, scalable, and impactful learner experiences
• Execute within the development lifecycle
• Own how solutions are brought to life through instructional design, visual storytelling, and technical development
• Develop solutions primarily using the Articulate suite and Vyond
• Incorporate input from subject matter experts and stakeholders
• Ensure solutions meet quality requirements and enterprise standards
• Optimize learning solutions for learner engagement and real-world application

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in instructional design, performance consulting, and/or development OR 6 years of experience in instructional design, performance consulting, and/or development
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and emerging instructional design trends
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructor-led and eLearning design
• Effective communication in visual, verbal, and written form
• Technical aptitude and analytical skill set
• Sound inductive and deductive reasoning
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to identify appropriate solutions
• Ability to overcome obstacles by developing solutions to meet individual and departmental goals
• Ability to work with multiple internal and external customers, senior management, and subject matter experts
• Preferred: Master’s degree in human resource development, Organizational Development, or Instructional Design
• Preferred: Familiarity with Learning & Talent Management Systems
• Preferred: 1 year learning and development experience in a corporate or business setting

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in instructional design and development, utilizing the Articulate suite and Vyond to create engaging learning solutions. Proficient in applying adult learning principles and optimizing learner experiences through effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Instructional Design
• Articulate Suite
• Vyond
• Adult Learning Principles
• ELearning Design

Hard Skills

• Instructional Design
• Performance Consulting
• ELearning Development
• Visual Storytelling
• Analytical Skills
• Inductive Reasoning
• Deductive Reasoning
• Solution Development
• Learning Solution Optimization
• Quality Assurance

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

• Learning Solutions
• Corporate Learning
• Instructional Design Trends
• Learner Engagement
• Quality Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• Learning Management Systems
• Talent Management Systems