Learning Specialist (Designer and Developer I)

Upbound; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Upbound Group is seeking a Learning Specialist (Designer and Developer I) to design and develop blended learning programs that enhance skill development and performance. You will help ensure content quality and alignment with business goals while partnering across departments to meet training objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3–5 years of design experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with tools like Captivate, Articulate, and Adobe Creative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 3–5 years progressive experience in design and development of learning plans; ADDIE model preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, creativity, writing and communication skills; bilingual preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and technology-based training solutions, such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and tools like Vyond, Camtasia, Lectora is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops and assists in the implementation of new learning programs to achieve a blended learning approach for all assigned training programs.
• Reviews existing learning programs on a continuous basis to ensure relevancy, accuracy of content and delivery methods; edits, updates and/or redesigns content as needed.
• Partners with team members to meet goals and objectives efficiently, communicating with appropriate departments to ensure a constructive two-way flow of information.
• Provides project management support while ensuring quality of personal work product through adherence to project plans, QA protocols and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Creativity

Writing

Communication

Bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Captivate

Articulate

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Vyond

Camtasia

Lectora

Job description

Upbound Group

Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD) is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible financial solutions, serving millions of consumers through trusted brands including Acima®, Brigit™, and Rent-A-Center®. More than just a financial services company, we're a purpose-driven team focused on expanding financial inclusion, creating opportunities, and helping people achieve what's possible. Our mission is simple: leverage innovation, technology, and talent to build a better future and elevate financial opportunity for all.

Learning Specialist (Designer and Developer I)

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for designing and developing programs necessary to facilitate a blended learning approach focused on skill development and performance optimization

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs, develops and assists in the implementation of new learning programs in order to achieve a blended learning approach for all assigned training programs
• Reviews existing learning programs on a continuous basis to ensure relevancy, accuracy of content and appropriateness of delivery methods – under management’s guidance edits, updates and/or re-designs content to ensure all such programs remain in alignment with business, human resources and training objectives and expectations
• Partners with team members to meet all goals and objectives efficiently, effectively and within the specified time frame – actively communicates with appropriate departments to ensure a constructive two-way flow of information and to eliminate surprises
• Provides project management support while being responsible for the quality of personal work product through adherence to established project plans, quality assurance protocols and requisite company standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in related field
• Three to five years progressive experience in the design and development of learning plans; a proven working knowledge of adult learning theories is required; experience with the ADDIE model is preferred
• Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, creativity, writing and communication skills (bilingual preferred) – strong attention to detail, and possesses a proven results orientation
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and technology-based training solutions, such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate
  • Intermediate proficiency with programs from the Adobe Creative Suite such as InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Familiarity with other design or development programs such as Vyond, Camtasia, Lectora, etc. is also beneficial

SPONSORSHIP

Applicants mustbe authorized towork for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visaat this time.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.