Instructional Designer
TAG - The Aspen Group - Chicago, Illinois, United States,Work at TAG - The Aspen Group
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Our continued growth has created an opportunity to join our TAG Learning & Development team as an
Instructional Designer.
Job Summary:The Instructional Designer is an important part of the Learning and Development team and is accountable for designing and developing highly effective and instructionally sound learning solutions and experiences across a wide variety of audiences, needs, subject matters and modalities. This role also provides instructional design consultation and expertise to other members of the L&D team on solutions developed by others to improve their effectiveness.
Our Learning & Development team inspires and enables people to learn new skills and behaviors, adopt new approaches and grow professionally and personally. The Design Manager is a key contributor to delivering world class learning experiences. This role will bring to life our values and is a role model of our cultural pillars each day through everything they do.
The Aspen Group Design Team operates like an internal consultancy; flexing between projects, work types, partners and audiences frequently. This person is a self-starter and can execute under minimal supervision. This person is a strong collaborator and works well with others. This person must be an exceptional communicator and writer; able to seek new ways of doing things, open to new ways of thinking, and demonstrate agility in ambiguous and frequently changing situations. This role will partner closely with the Director, Learning Design and other leaders in L&D to understand the most important design needs to maximize their expertise and impact.
Essential Responsibilities:Design world class, instructionally sound learning solutions and experiencesSupport the design process, from needs analysis through design, development, and evaluation, on many projects. This will be guided by an L&D Manager, depending on size and scope of projectCollaborate with other members of L&D to understand the intent of the learning and to improve the overall learner’s experienceContribute to needs analysis by researching related materialsDraft the design of materials, with L&D Manager support where neededDevelop and/or improve content using a variety of modalities, including video, simulation, in-person learning, live virtual learning, and web-based. Uses tools such as Articulate Storyline/Rise, Camtasia, and Microsoft Office/PowerPointOrganize and sequence learning materials into courses and curriculum plans on the LMSResearch and identify appropriate courses from our learning library, based on identified criteriaAssist with project management tasks, including building plans and updating detailed project sheetsAssess and recommend new development tools and applicationsSupport administrative tasks including organization of our asset library, standards documentation, and template developmentSupport team toward achieving department goals and prioritiesRepresent and maintain awareness of the brands across the organization
Requirements/Qualifications:Education level: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience2+ years in a professional setting, preferably in a Learning and Development roleWorking knowledge of adult learning theory and principles, such as ADDIE or similar processesProficiency, or proven ability to learn technologies such as Articulate Storyline or Rise, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Captivate and Premiere, Vyond, Camtasia, Kahoot, Miro, SmartsheetProficient in Microsoft Office Suite – i.e., multiple Outlook accounts, Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, etc. and SharePointSome interaction with LMS preferredGood project management skills, able to organize and execute tasks and activities with urgency, and deliver work on timeFlexibility and agility to be proactive in a fast paced, ever-changing environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDetail-oriented and organized.Team player, highly motivated self-starter even under stressful conditionsAdvocate for personal development that maintains field relevance and future interests and applicationsStrong problem solving, decision-making skills and critical thinking skillsAuthentic and with a high degree of integrityDemonstrates self-awareness and flexibility; open and responsive to feedbackFor consideration; one will need to provide samples and or portfolio of content design.
Compensation Range: $65,000 - $80,000