Learning and Development Instructional Designer at CloudFactory

Description

As the Learning and Development Instructional Designer you will analyze, design, develop, and evaluate learning programs and curricula that provide our clients with the knowledge and skills required to achieve results in all that they do both personally and professionally. The learning solutions should be developed following proven best practice and learning methodology to ensure high quality, immersive solutions whether in a digital or traditional learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Aligned to and works in partnership with the GTM (Go To Market)/Sales team to determine the learning needs across the function.
• All learning requests to be submitted to CFA (CloudFactory Academy) for review and consideration on a quarterly basis.
• Executing the following phases of instructional design methodology: needs analysis, task analysis, learning objective generation, course outlining, wireframe and storyboard development, creation of effective assessments, determination of the components, learning strategies and structure for each solution.
• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer.
• Ensuring that all learning solution design follows CFAs’ design principles and applies industry-standard instructional design principles and theories.
• Working with subject matter experts to understand the target audience’s training needs and scripting of technical course content.
• Working as a consultant in partnership with our internal teams on a project by project basis guiding best practice design decisions.
• Visualizing instructional graphics, the user interface and the finished product.

• Collaborating with the project manager on schedules, budgets, and deadlines (project team meetings, updating schedules, etc.).
• Contributing to the ongoing improvement of instructional design and technical writing within CFA by providing mentoring skills to junior instructional designers.
• Promoting and practicing company values in the leadership of staff and in the nurturing of a creative, innovative, and enjoyable work environment.

Requirements

Skills Requirements Essential

• Proven working experience in instructional design and with instructional technology.
• Proven experience in leading the design, writing and creating high quality learning material (digital and non-digital).
• The ability to understand, edit and apply instructional design principles to all types of material including subjects outside the field of expertise.
• Excellent knowledge of learning theories, adult pedagogy and instructional design models.
• Lesson and curriculum planning skills.
• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts.
• Visual design skills and ability to wireframe and storyboard.
• Knowledge of assessment and evaluation methods.
• BS or MA degree in instructional design, educational technology or similar.
• Sound project management skills - able to manage a portfolio of projects, working within tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills at all levels.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a highly organized and logical manner, working as part of a team and on own initiative.

Skills Requirements Desired

• Basic HTML programming knowledge.
• Solid knowledge of course development software and Learning Management Systems.
• Interest in the pedagogical use of innovative IT technologies.
• Familiarity with website design, video technology and editing.
• An awareness of accessibility standards.
• Able to create supportive environments for learning which includes online community management, promoting collaboration and discussion through social media technologies and teaching experts how to generate and share your own content.

Benefits

• Great Mission and Culture
• Meaningful Work
• Growth Opportunities
• Market Competitive Salary
• Health and Medical