Sr. Learning Designer job at Pearson

The Senior Learning Design Professional uses instructional design, cognitive psychology, and adult learning theory to determine the appropriate solution to a knowledge or performance gap. The Senior Learning Design Professional work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

This position is ideal for someone who is:

• Knowledgeable – in adult-learning principles and emerging learning solutions, including but not limited to game-based learning, video, micro-learning, simulations, and immersive scenarios requiring multiple branching elements
• Skilled – in creating content using industry standard design software (Articulate 360, Storyline, and Captivate)
• Passionate – about staying up to date on industry standards
• Engaging – enjoys interacting with people and focusing on the learners’ interests, while acknowledging that their voice is central to the learning experience
• Detail-oriented – likes doing work that requires a high attention to details
• Imaginative – prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• Committed – reliable as a trustworthy, dependable team member and dedicated to exceeding customer expectations
• Flexible – to alter direction and manage changing priorities to meet deadlines
• Versatile – able and willing to operate as an individual contributor and as a strategic partner

Responsibilities

The Senior Learning Design Professional facilitates access to expertise, services, and resources relating to technology-supported learning.

• Acts as consultant for the introduction of technology-supported learning.
• Uses consultative skills to conduct an in-depth needs analysis with customers to identify gaps and determine whether learning solutions are appropriate.
• Builds strong relationships with business partners and other internal support teams.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts to gather information and get input and feedback on approach and content.
• Writes effective learning objectives and performance assessments to measure training effectiveness.
• Develops and deploys interactive e-learning in multimedia and/or mobile environments.
• Creates the user interface, audio, video, graphics, and animations; designs the look and feel of courses, learning portals, mobile learning, and print materials with an eye toward the clarity required for learning and information dissemination.
• Assembles all the elements into a running course, adds interactivity, and ensures the course can interface with a Learning Management System if required.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts on appropriate technology-based learning solutions.
• Develops project documentation, including development standards, templates, and storyboards.
• Provides technical troubleshooting support as related to learning programs.
• Develops and deploys technology-based training (eLearning) and interactive e-learning courses and training modules.
• Tracks and analyzes the training program’s effectiveness by examining learners’ satisfaction levels, proficiency testing, and job performance improvement.
• Begins to influence the department’s strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approaches for project components, and work is performed without direction.
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
• Engages audiences in virtual or in-person presentation/facilitation to facilitate knowledge transfer.
• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and exchanging information, engages the learner, and produces the desired outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Instructional Technology, or related field of study required
• 6-8 years of instructional design or similar experience required; training facilitator experience preferred
• Experience designing and delivering courses that impact teamwork, interpersonal communication, personal effectiveness, emotional intelligence, and growth of leadership skills
• Experience aligning learning strategies to desired business outcomes, succession, and bench-building by working closely with senior leadership of various departments.
• Strong proficiency with industry standard design software (Articulate 360, Storyline, and Captivate) required
• Master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology with a focus on adult education, preferred
• Previous experience in manufacturing or industrial instructional design preferred
• Proven experience using an LMS

Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world’s leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.

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