POSITION SUMMARY

The LX Designer will provide thought leadership in the application of instructional design strategies and methodologies, particularly in the areas of learning analytics and design, to deliver learner-centered training solutions across all levels in the organization.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

The LX Designer will:

• Provide instructional design services to the following key functions:

  • Implementations, Project Management, Client Services, Consultancy and Product-Specifics Training (PST) for new campaign/LOB launches

  • Operations Management, Quality and PST to address performance gaps in production

  • Organizational Development (OD) for continuing education and skills enhancement

  • Other 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 needs

    • Conduct audience, context ,content, and available performance analysis when determining a design for a particular project

    • Gather data for analyses by working together with project members and other connected departments, as necessary in interpreting data

  • Determining required skills and competency levels for learners/ participants

    • Collaborate with SMEs, stakeholders and other key departments to finalize desired skills and level of expertise of the desired audience of learning

  • Identifying training objectives and performance targets

    • Determine target objectives for identified learning content and target audience

  • Defining instructional design strategy

    • Identify best method to deploy learning experience or instructions 

  • Scoping/outlining training content

    • List details of proposed training content , indicating duration and method

  • Building training curriculum/lesson plan

    • Outline details needed in a training/ lesson plan ( i.e. duration, method, objectives, and details of learning content needed

  • Writing storyboards/scripts

    • Collaborate 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 tool

    • Write scripts for dialogues/ video narration that will engage and disseminate knowledge and information 

  • Designing facilitator and participant guides

    • Write and script learning content for facilitators in providing instructions as well as facilitating learning in a brick and mortar or virtual classroom

    • Write information that will aid learning and engagement for participants for brick and mortar or virtual classroom

  • Facilitating Train-the-Trainer (T3)/Knowledge Transfer (KT) sessions

    • Lead 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 appropriate

  • Creating knowledge and skills assessments

    • Design and write appropriate means to measure and evaluate learning and knowledge of participants   

  • Evaluating learning effectiveness

    • Gather 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 deadlines

The success of the LX Designer will be measured through:

• Implementing training programs that reflect a learner-centered teaching philosophy

• Addressing identified learning/performance gaps

• Improving training absorption and retention

• Hitting defined KPI targets/goals

• Adhering to agreed timelines 

Disclaimer: 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.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Instructional Design or closely related course.

Master's degree in Instructional Design, Distance Education or Educational Technology is a plus.  

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years designing learner-centered training programs and developing related training materials

• 3-5 years conducting learning needs analyses to identify situations addressable by training solutions

• Working knowledge of adult learning, instructional design, and evaluation principles and practices

• Drafting measurable training goals and learning objectives (in all three learning domains)

• Developing appropriate learning assessment strategies and instruments

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Technology 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)

OTHER SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to make decisions by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives and propose quality solutions

• Demonstrated ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, verbally and in writing

• Demonstrated ability to interact with peers, management and other departments in a professional manner

• Strong organizational and interpersonal management skills

• Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently

Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail