Job Overview:

Roles You Will Play:

The Visionary

• Partner with project stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand training needs and business problems that need to be solved
• Use a variety of techniques to define and sequence the instructional content and strategies
• Focus on creating instruction that reflects an understanding of the diversity of learners and groups of learners; work with colleagues to develop learning solutions for remote learners
• Build dynamic and engaging training designs while adhering to Cortland branding guidelines
• Collaborate with stakeholders and subject-matter experts as necessary to gather topic knowledge and to determine goals, audience, and project scope

The Designer

• Create a wide range of deliverables, including PowerPoint templates, e-learning modules, and graphics for videos, gamification, and blended learning solutions by using Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, and/or Adobe Creative Cloud
• Work with different stakeholders to design content specifically catered to their unique needs
• Be a leader on designing and developing training materials and visuals
• Hold audiences’ attention and draw their eyes to important information by creating a learning experience that tells a compelling story and promotes an interactive experience through e-learning, instructor-led training, or blended solutions

The Brand Champion

• Make our training materials look as eye-catching as possible by identifying the best layouts for illustrative material and collaborating with the Internal Communications and Content team to support a variety of formats and devices
• Come up with graphic styles that most effectively fit the overarching design parameters given by our company brand guidelines
• Push the envelope to create one-of-a-kind images that align with the company brand and the Talent Development strategy
• Track learning projects using project management software

• Your team and audiences are consistently blown away by visual ideas and learning engagement ideas to bring information to life through your design elements.
• Candidates and associates absorb the information faster and better thanks to your ability to stun a wider audience and generate excitement about the Cortland brand.

Building Blocks of Success:

• Strong 4+ years of experience in an instructional design capacity with a proven track record of creating educational content that helps associates learn and retain concepts and skills
• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, technical writing, instructional or graphic design, related field, or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred
• Instructional Design Certification a plus
• Experience using eLearning authoring tools and software (Camtasia, Articulate Storyline/Rise, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)
• Excellent attention to detail that includes the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills plus cultural adeptness to influence leaders and effectively tailor communications across all levels of our organization
• Ability to translate complex concepts into an easy-to-understand and digestible format
• Experience with instructional design models; experience working within an LMS