Learning Content Designer

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard in Malvern is seeking a Learning Experience Designer to design and publish risk and security learning content across formats, collaborating with subject matter experts to translate concepts into engaging learning experiences.

You will manage the content lifecycle from design to retirement, ensuring materials stay current, brand-aligned, and accessible while leveraging AI tools to enhance the learner experience. The role supports a hybrid work model to foster collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in instructional design or learning experience design.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficient with Articulate 360 (Rise and Storyline) and Microsoft 365.
• Strong adult learning principles, communication, and content design skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, publish, and maintain learning content across formats.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate risk concepts into engaging learning experiences.
• Manage end-to-end content development lifecycle from design to retirement.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness and apply feedback for improvement.
• Explore AI tools to enhance learning experiences.
• Support special projects as needed.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning principles

Communication

Content design

Multimedia assets

Project management

Team collaboration

Independent content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Articulate 360 (Rise/Storyline)

Microsoft 365

LearnUpon

Degreed

Adobe Creative Cloud

Synthesia

Camtasia

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 proficiency with 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.