Learning Designer job

Are you looking to make an impact in someone’s life, while working in a fast-paced environment?

The Learning Designer will support the Learning Team at Tobii Dynavox by designing and developing world-class training experiences that empower those supporting individuals with complex communication needs.

Headquartered in Stockholm, Tobii Dynavox, covers a global market with offices in USA, Germany, Norway, Japan and China. Tobii Dynavox creates products that help individuals with speech and motor impairments live a richer and more independent life. We give people a voice. We help people with various disabilities with their hands and their eyes, interact and communicate with technology, in completely new and often game changing ways.

As a remote employee you will be joining our diverse remote team of more than 130 happy Tobiians. We stretch from coast to coast and are just as diverse in our jobs as our locations. With the luxury of working from your home, and support from our Pittsburgh office, you will be part of empowering people with disabilities to do what they once did, or never thought possible.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of our users? Then log on…

Job Description

Your days will be filled with:

The focus on specific key responsibilities and competencies may vary for individual Learning Designers and/or evolve over time based on organizational and customer needs.

• Designing outcomes-based training and modify existing training materials utilizing engaging adult learning activities and compelling course content
• Designing and develop learning for onsite, virtual, online, video, blended, and other formats
• Applying best practices in instructional design and learning technologies to all course development
• Managing multiple projects from defining the learning outcomes and scope of each project through meeting timelines with quality deliverables
• Developing assessment tools and strategies that align with learning outcomes to measure the effectiveness of each course
• Producing written projects and supplemental materials that are clear, concise, appropriately detailed, and understandable by diverse audiences using proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and language rules
• Partnering and collaborating with internal customers and project teams to support effective design and delivery of content
• Supporting the LMS through content creation, updates, and/or technical maintenance
• Supporting and promoting Tobii Dynavox products by growing competencies in the entire Tobii Dynavox product portfolio including the value to customers, product set up/configuration, product application, product utilization, and implementation
• Exemplifying the desired culture, values, and philosophies of the organization
• Attendng meetings as assigned

Qualifications

Are you our next Tobiian?

We are looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Instructional Design, Education, or related field preferred
• 3+ years’ experience designing courses and training materials
• Experience in creating eLearning
• Experience as a trainer/facilitator (preferred)
• Passion for helping people with communication deficits
• Curiosity for learning
• Awesome can-do attitude with a focus on removing obstacles to keep projects on-track
• Independent self-starter who takes initiative
• Ability to plan, multi-task, and manage time effectively
• Strong ability to work collaboratively as part of a remote team
• Remain calm, professional, and focused in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment
• Embrace change and shifting priorities
• Deliver and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to communicate complex topics in a simple and concise manner (verbal and written)
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to identify and prioritize goals and daily tasks
• Maintain compliance with all industry, business and team policies, processes, and guidelines
• Accountable to individual, team, company, and customer goals
• Courageous and allows room for mistakes
• Learn new technologies quickly and use technology effectively across different areas of training
• Experience working on agile project teams a plus

Skills needed to be successful in this position:

• Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, OneNote, Teams, Outlook)
• TechSmith Camtasia and Snagit
• Articulate 360 and Rise (preferred)
• Cloud storage solutions such as OneDrive and Box
• Internal project management tools (such as Favro)
• Learning Management Systems (such as Talent)
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about
• Ability to speak clearly and audibly
• Work with interruptions
• Keep up in a fast-paced work setting to meet tight deadlines
• Work remotely while remaining collaborative with peers globally
• Able to work flexible hours when needed to support business
• Willing and able to travel across North America up to 10%