Description

Duration: 9 months

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:

Department Overview:

  • Learning and Development is responsible for the strategic direction and establishment of learning and performance enablement solutions to build capabilities for leaders and employees. The function takes a high-level view to ensure continuous development through on-the-job learning and helping employees perform better in their jobs. It enhances and supports the achievement of business objectives today and for the future.

Role overview:

  • This is a dual-skilled role (Design + Development) requiring someone who can independently build complex eLearning assets from scratch while also consulting with stakeholders and SMEs.
  • This is NOT an entry-level or mid-level instructional design role. We are specifically looking for 8+ years of experience with advanced simulation development.

Accountabilities:

  • Design / contribute to the design of learning and development programs, including instructional frameworks, content mapping, prototypes or drafts, narrative scripts and storyboards in various delivery methods
  • Responsible for the overall design and/or development/authoring of learning solutions
  • Interpret and develop what the learner sees in terms of graphics, formatting, animations etc. based on instructional design and subject matter expert input
  • Act as a subject matter expert with both practical and technical expertise in all areas of creative and graphic design, including online content design and paper-based assets while leveraging a combination of typography, photography and illustration
  • Creatively develop all learning solutions (i.e., eLearning/simulations, online performance support tools, presentations, graphic rich deliverables, videos, eBooks, etc.) to be visually engaging while also in alignment with Client Brand standards and guidelines
  • Ensure learner accessibility and principles of diversity and inclusion in developing all learning solutions
  • Work directly with Course Owner, Instructional Designer (if applicable), and subject matter experts to capture course-specific knowledge
  • Participate in and contribute to project scoping and planning, setting standards for the learner experience that will enable learning objectives to be satisfied
  • Assess and identify business needs/requirements, scoping key design solutions, determining the end deliverables and resources necessary for each project
  • Recommend the most effective blend of instructor-led, hands-on, and web-based learning to be used in a given solution
  • Contribute to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities; provide training, coaching and/or guidance as appropriate.

Must have Skills:

  • Minimum of 8+ years of instructional design/development experience is required
  • Experience in building complex (level 4) simulations, videos and assessments is required
  • Expert level knowledge of eLearning development using Articulate Storyline 3 or 360 and Rise 360 is required, Camtasia or any other tools
  • Strong creative and graphic design skills are required
  • Expert level knowledge of PowerPoint, Word and experience with other Microsoft Office applications (I.E. Excel, Outlook, Word) is required
  • Experience with Accessible Design (designing fully accessible solutions, testing assets through screen readers such as JAWS and for Keyboard navigation) following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) is required.

Accessibility Experience (Very Important)

  • Strong understanding of WCAG guidelines
  • Experience designing accessible learning content
  • Familiarity with screen readers
  • Must understand accessibility in development, not just theory

Portfolio Required (No Google Drive Links)

  • Must provide accessible portfolio
  • Screenshots, PPT, Word doc acceptable
  • Google Drive links will NOT be reviewed

Tools & Technical Skills

  • Articulate Storyline (Advanced)
  • Articulate Rise
  • Camtasia (or similar video tools)
  • Adobe Suite (asset/video editing)
  • eLearning development end-to-end

Soft Skills:

  • Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
  • Ability to think strategically and possess strong business acumen
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

Nice to have:

  • Portfolio of past work in instructional design and development is recommended
  • Experience with Go Animate/Vyond, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Camtasia video production tools are an asset
  • Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and other graphic design components within the Adobe Creative Cloud product suite is an asset
  • Preferably at a banking or financial institution
  • Proficient knowledge of learning and performance enablement solutions, program design, design inputs for program evaluation, learning consultation, needs analysis, learning instructional design and content design analysis are preferred
  • Experience with Adobe Connect, Webex, MS Teams virtual learning tools is preferred

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Recruiter Details:

Name: Ibne Ahmad

Email:

Internal ID: 26-03805