Learning Experience Designer (Work From Home)

The LX Designer will provide thought leadership in the application of instructional design strategies and methodologies, with particular emphasis on scoping, analysis, design, and evaluation. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESLearning Experience DesignConduct robust learning needs analysisConduct audience, context, content, and available performance analysis when determining a design for a particular projectGather data for analyses by working together with project members and other connected departments, as necessary in interpreting dataDetermine required skills and competency levels for learners/ participantsDefine and design the most effective strategy for the learning needIdentify training objectives and performance targetsDefine the evaluation strategy of the learning programCourseware DevelopmentConceptualize the overall look and feel of digital learning lessons.Produce a development brief outlining the mood board and suggested interactions to be used in the lessonIdentify the best interaction or media to present the content.Develop advanced instructional media which includes but not limited to: guided tool simulations, interactive lessons, and assessments, motion graphics instructional videos, and game-based courses.Utilize various graphics, video, and course authoring software to develop visually appealing and modern-looking instructional media. Apply visual design principles in every single output.Project ManagementCollaborate effectively across functional teams to identify learning needs and ensure alignment around key priorities and initiatives.Keep track and report results of learning initiatives up to 90 days after implementation.Create, track, and maintain project plansManage projects by working closely with SMEs and project team members, effectively communicating progress and risksThe success of the LX Designer will be measured through:Performance of learning programs deployed (reaction, performance, etc)On-time delivery of projects managedFeedback from key stakeholdersOTHER RESPONSIBILITIESProvide instructional design services to the following key functions:Implementations, Project Management, Client Services, Consultancy and Product-Specifics Training (PST) for new campaign/LOB launchesOperations Management, Quality and PST to address performance gaps in productionOrganizational Development (OD) for continuing education and skills enhancementOther Support functions and vendors for organization-wide special projects (e.g., new tool/technology, process updates)Collaborate with the Multimedia, Content, and LMS Administration work streams and PST Teams to design, develop and implement innovative self-paced and instructor-led training programs and evaluate the effectiveness of such. Key tasks include, but are not limited to, the following: Analyzing learning needsConduct audience, context ,content, and available performance analysis when determining a design for a particular projectGather data for analyses by working together with project members and other connected departments, as necessary in interpreting dataDetermining required skills and competency levels for learners/ participantsCollaborate with SMEs, stakeholders and other key departments to finalize desired skills and level of expertise of the desired audience of learningIdentifying training objectives and performance targetsDetermine target objectives for identified learning content and target audienceDefining instructional design strategyIdentify best method to deploy learning experience or instructions Scoping/outlining training contentList details of proposed training content , indicating duration and methodBuilding training curriculum/lesson planOutline details needed in a training/ lesson plan ( i.e. duration, method, objectives, and details of learning content neededWriting storyboards/scriptsCollaborate with SMEs in finalizing learning content that is critical for learners/ participants Write storyboards for elearning content for NMD to develop using the most appropriate authoring toolWrite scripts for dialogues/ video narration that will engage and disseminate knowledge and information Designing facilitator and participant guidesWrite and script learning content for facilitators in providing instructions as well as facilitating learning in a brick and mortar or virtual classroomWrite information that will aid learning and engagement for participants for brick and mortar or virtual classroomFacilitating Train-the-Trainer (T3)/Knowledge Transfer (KT) sessionsLead knowledge transference and best practices in facilitation by conducting sessions with trainers/ facilitators utilizing the materials and assets designed and developed for a particular course Provide feedback to identified participants after the sessions, as appropriateCreating knowledge and skills assessmentsDesign and write appropriate means to measure and evaluate learning and knowledge of participants Evaluating learning effectivenessGather relevant data comparison of performance and training effectiveness Collaborate with key departments to gather and collate relevant data for evaluating learning Conduct post mortem reviews with project team members and other relevant departments to discuss current evaluation Collaborate with project team members and relevant departments to identify points to improve Suggest ways to improve and/or sustain performance based on results of evaluation Discover and implement techniques to drive online learning adoption and content usage.Continuously update and improve knowledge, skills, and behaviors related to instructional design, adult education, and training evaluation.Lead small projects by initiating meetings, communicating risks and following up on agreed deadlinesDisclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability.EDUCATIONBachelor’s degree in Instructional Design or closely related course, or equivalent experience.Master's degree in Instructional Design, Distance Education or Educational Technology is a plus. WORK EXPERIENCE3 to 5 years experience in designing learner-centered training programs and developing related training materials3 to 5 years conducting learning needs analyses to identify situations addressable by training solutionsWorking knowledge of adult learning, instructional design, and evaluation principles and practicesDrafting measurable training goals and learning objectives (in all three learning domains)Developing appropriate learning assessment strategies and instrumentsExperience as an L&D program manager a plusTECHNICAL SKILLSTechnology literate; can easily work with new software (e.g., media development tools, office suite, and other web applications)Understanding of functionalities of courseware authoring tools (e.g., Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline) Experience with E-Learning design principles, practices, and platforms (LMS)