Combining the strengths of the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, we empower the world’s most highly-skilled accountants – CPAs and CGMA designation holders – with the knowledge, insight and foresight to meet today’s demands and tomorrow’s challenges. We drive a dynamic accounting profession that works every day to build trust, create opportunity and grow prosperity worldwide.
Summary of Role
The Learning Experience Designer will be responsible for: design, development, administration, and implementation of learning programs. The Learning Experience Designer will design the instructional content for all deliverables, work with SMEs/authors to obtain the information to be taught and organize it into logical, instructional patterns that are appropriate for the culture and level of expertise of the learners. This position performs a challenging range of complex activities including planning, analysis, and design of instructor-led and technology enabled learning solutions.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Design, develop and update a variety of course content learning solutions (e-learning, Instructor-led training, virtual training sessions, and self-study programs)
Drive overall learning design approach to ensure learning occurs by conducting assessments and analysis to identify learning needs and recommend training methods accordingly to ensure desired outcomes.
Ensure that the instructional design of deliverables address the instructional needs of the learners by leading assessments of audience/learners needs and applying behavioral and cognitive science to course design
Assure that training solutions incorporate best practices in adult learning theory by monitoring and practicing the latest trends and techniques in adult learning and incorporating them into course designs.
Work with Content Development Managers, authors, and SMEs to develop learning products
Design courses to comply with both organizational and national standards
Create storyboards and communicate design ideas with Multimedia personnel
Design and produce facilitator and participant guides
Design and produce PowerPoint presentations
Design and develop instructor lead activities and case study breakout sessions
Write and/or edit storyboard scripts for video and learning module development.
Consult with content owners to develop content for learning objectives.
Facilitate content and quality assurance reviews
Consult as instructional design SME for various learning products and tools
Guide usability design for a variety of projects by monitoring latest trends in UI and interface design and incorporating as appropriate into designed learning products.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Ability to design and work on multiple projects with rapid development deadlines
Experience designing and developing blended learning including, Web-Based Training, Instructor-Led Training and virtual training
Experience with working with multimedia and graphic design professionals during the course development process
Experience working with SMEs in a team environment
Ability to work independently
Experience with developing, monitoring and managing project plans
Knowledge of rapid design/development methodologies
Knowledge of instructional objectives, instructional strategy models, blended learning solutions, learning object methodology, and measurement standards
Knowledge of Instructional Systems Design Methodology, Adult Learning Theory
Knowledge of industry standard learning technologies (i.e. serious games, virtual learning platforms, LMS, graphics programs, rapid development tools)
Strong analytical skills, problem solving, and technical skills
Ability to work cross-functionally under pressure
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to self-manage multiple development projects and deadlines
Software Proficiency
Certification within the Training and Development body of knowledge preferred (i.e., ATD, eLearning Guild, DDI, etc.)
Required Experience, Qualifications & Education
3-5 years’ experience in the design and development of instructional material including experience with Kirkpatrick’s Levels of Evaluations and Blooms Taxonomy
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Education, Communication, Organizational Design, Psychology, or other equivalent curriculum that focuses on learning
Preferred Experience, Qualifications & Education
Familiarity with the accounting profession a plus
Master’s degree in Design, Education, Communication, Organizational Design, Psychology, or other equivalent curriculum that focuses on learning.
Why Work for Us? At The Association, you are part of a global, diverse and talented group of colleagues. You have opportunities to innovate and collaborate in a leading organization that impacts individuals and businesses. You’ll have opportunities to progress while enjoying an exciting work environment that supports and celebrates individual achievement, development and professional satisfaction.
Together, we will lead the most influential body of professional accountants and create the future of the global accounting profession.
We offer competitive benefits, PTO, flexible working principles, and a supportive, collaborative team environment.
