Learning Content Designer

Vanguard; Malvern (AR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard in Malvern, AR is building a new learning experience for Global Risk & Security. We seek a designer who will execute the learning strategy, create innovative solutions, and help thousands of learners develop critical risk capabilities.

If you love turning ideas into programs that matter, join our team. You’ll design, publish, and maintain content across formats (eLearning, videos, job aids), partner with SMEs, manage end-to-end lifecycle, ensure brand consistency, evaluate

Qualifications

• 3+ years of instructional design or learning experience design.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination.
• Proficiency with Articulate 360 (Rise/Storyline) and Microsoft 365.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles.
• Excellent written and visual storytelling and content design.
• Experience creating multimedia learning assets.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, publish, and maintain learning content across multiple formats including eLearning, videos, job aids, performance support tools, instructor-led materials, and microlearning experiences.
• Partner with business stakeholders and SMEs to translate risk and security concepts into engaging learning experiences.
• Manage the end-to-end content development lifecycle including design, development, review cycles, publishing, implementation, maintenance, and retirement.
• Ensure learning content remains current, accessible, brand-aligned, and consistent across programs and platforms.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness and learner feedback to continuously improve content quality, usability, and impact.
• Explore and apply emerging learning technologies, AI tools, and modern content development techniques to improve the learning experience.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instructional design

Learning experience design

Content development

Multimedia storytelling

Project management

Communication skills

Independent content creation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience

Tools

Articulate 360 Rise

Articulate 360 Storyline

Microsoft 365

Copilot / AI tools

LearnUpon

Degreed

Adobe Creative Cloud

Camtasia

Synthesia

Job description

We’re building a new learning experience for Global Risk & Security, and we’re looking for someone who wants more than a seat at the table.

In this role, you’ll help execute the learning strategy, create innovative learning solutions, and help define how thousands of learners develop critical risk and security capabilities. If you love bringing ideas to life and building programs from the ground up while making lasting impacts, join our team!

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, publish, and maintain learning content across multiple formats including eLearning, videos, job aids, performance support tools, instructor-led materials, and microlearning experiences.

• Partner with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to translate risk and security concepts into clear, engaging learning experiences.

• Manage the end-to-end content development lifecycle, including design, development, review cycles, publishing, implementation, maintenance, and retirement.

• Ensure learning content remains current, accessible, brand-aligned, and consistent across programs and platforms.

• Evaluate learning effectiveness and learner feedback to continuously improve content quality, usability, and impact.

• Explore and apply emerging learning technologies, AI tools, and modern content development techniques to improve the learning experience.

• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications &Skills

• 3+years of experience in instructional design, learning experience design, training development, or related field.

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.

• Required proficiencywith Articulate 360(including Rise and Storyline)and Microsoft 365 applications.

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.

• Strong communication, visual storytelling, and content design skills.

• Experience creating multimedia learning assets including videos, graphics, and interactive content.

• Strong organizational, collaboration, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Comfort independently creating learning materials and job aids.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Copilot or other generative AI tools to streamline content development.

• Experience with LearnUpon, Degreed, or comparable learning platforms.

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Synthesia, Camtasia, or similar creative tools.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don’t just have a mission—we’re on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients’ lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.