Learning Experience Designer

Socket.dev; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings

Flexibility

Job summary

Shive-Hattery is seeking a Learning Design Specialist to create engaging learning experiences that grow employee skills and share expertise. You’ll collaborate with subject matter experts, apply instructional design principles, and transform sessions into accessible on-demand content across multiple formats.

Collaborative professionals will help develop Shive-Hattery University, learning pathways, and ensure continuing education for licensed staff where relevant; travel may be required to

Qualifications

• Associate, bachelor’s or advanced degree in education, instructional design, learning and development, communications or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in instructional design, learning design, education or a related field, with demonstrated experience creating engaging learning experiences.
• Understanding of adult learning principles, learning theories and instructional design models, with the ability to apply them in practical ways.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices and a commitment to creating inclusive learning experiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, service-oriented mindset.
• Experience with learning development tools and technologies, including video editing and e-learning authoring tools.
• Ability to take complex or technical information and make it clear, engaging and easy to apply.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging learning experiences that support firmwide priorities, professional development and technical expertise.
• Partner with subject matter experts across disciplines and corporate teams to translate their expertise into clear, relevant and effective learning.
• Apply instructional design principles to determine the best approach for each learning need, including instructor-led, virtual, e-learning, video and other formats.
• Transform recorded sessions and existing resources into polished, accessible on-demand learning, using digital content development tools, visual elements, captions and other techniques to improve clarity and engagement.
• Help develop and continuously improve Shive-Hattery University, the Learning Center and learning pathways that support employee growth.
• Create and curate learning content that makes it easy for employees to discover, understand and apply knowledge.
• Develop and maintain learning opportunities that meet continuing education requirements for licensed professionals when appropriate.
• Partner with the Knowledge & Learning Manager to identify learning needs, develop new programs and strengthen the overall employee learning experience.
• Gather feedback and use participation and engagement insights to continuously improve learning content and experiences.
• Explore new technologies, tools and approaches that make learning more engaging, accessible and effective across the firm.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning principles

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Accessibility best practices

Collaboration / teamwork

Learning development tools

Video editing

e-learning authoring tools

Education

Associate, bachelor’s or advanced degree in education, instructional design, learning and development, communications or a related field

Tools

Video editing

e-learning authoring tools

Learning content development tools

Job description

Shive-Hattery is seeking a Learning Design Specialist to create engaging learning experiences that grow employee skills and share expertise. You’ll collaborate with subject matter experts, apply instructional design principles, and transform sessions into accessible on-demand content across multiple formats.

Collaborative professionals will help develop Shive-Hattery University, learning pathways, and ensure continuing education for licensed staff where relevant; travel may be required to