Corporate Learning & Development Instructional Designer

Are you passionate about learning & development? Do you love a role that gives you exposure to a variety of different projects and the autonomy to develop and design learning content for the field? Do you enjoy collaborating with a team to define and propose a curriculum strategy? If so, the Financial Representative (FR) Learning & Development Team is seeking an instructional designer who will support our efforts to execute and deliver on the overall field training strategy.

You are:

A creative self-starter who loves to roll up your sleeves and tackle new challenges. A strong communicator who seeks out opportunities to engage others to accomplish meaningful work. Someone who effectively manages multiple initiatives while still performing day-to-day responsibilities. A big-picture thinker who values data and experience when making business decisions. A standout colleague who can collaborate effectively in a virtual team setting.

You have:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
• 3 plus years of experience in designing and developing learning content for virtual and in person training.
• Experience of working and/or an understanding of the financial services industry preferred.
• Proficiency in eLearning tools such as Camtasia, Articulate Storyline 360, Articulate Rise, and graphic design tools like Photoshop. Familiarity with virtual collaboration tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher).
• Solid understanding of and ability to apply instructional design theories, practices, and methodologies.
• Expertise developing and analyzing success metrics to evaluate training efficiency and impact.
• Knowledge of mobile learning design and development best practices.
• Skill in working within a Learning Management System to craft content & drive implementation.
• Capacity to run multiple projects at a time and a curiosity to engage in a variety of projects as opportunity arises.
• Ability to analyze and understand data and make informed conclusions.
• An ability to establish relationships with key partners and engage them collaboratively to accomplish objectives.

You will:

• Build positive relationships with key stakeholders across the business to understand their unique challenges and tailor learning solutions accordingly.
• Conduct assessments to systematically identify training and development needs.
• Develop comprehensive training strategies that efficiently and effectively address learning and development needs.
• Construct and manage detailed project plans, engaging key stakeholders, establishing review milestones, and integrating change and implementation strategies to achieve project goals.
• Design detailed course materials, including course outlines, facilitator guides, and job aids, which improve the learning experience and support instructional goals.
• Develop digital instructional materials such as videos, interactive simulations, and quizzes using tools like Camtasia and Articulate Storyline 360, for both instructor-led and self-paced eLearning environments.
• Facilitate the review and approval process of training documentation and e-learning content to ensure alignment with learning objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in eLearning technology and instructional design to implement.

Location:

• Hybrid role - 2 days in office, 3 days WFH. Can be located at any Guardian office located Bethlehem, PA; Holmdel, NJ; Stamford CT; or Hudson Yards, NYC.
• Travel - 0-10%

Salary Range
$66,130.00 - $108,640.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Health care accounts - flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
• Adoption assistance
• College planning
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan assistance
• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

• Employee Resource Groups:
• Colleague Connection Committees
• Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

• Voluntary self-ID
• Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [redacted].

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.