Learning Design Specialist

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This role is primarily responsible for translating learning needs into high-quality, best-in-class program design and learning content and working with key stakeholders in advising on training needs, best practices, system capabilities, assignments, and roll-out strategy. It will also provide Learning Management System (LMS) administration, technical support, and reporting of learning programs.

• The Learning Designer will work collaboratively, in partnership with an instructional designer, to build engaging, best-in-class learning content.
• Creates system training including interactive, animated videos that teach users in short learning intervals.
• Leverages knowledge from adult learning theories, design guidelines, and technical knowledge to create visually appealing and engaging training.
• Can provide direction and advice on which training materials and modalities best fit the project’s learning needs.
• Has the ability to translate Subject Matter Expert knowledge and vision into on-demand learning that engages the learner and keeps them coming back.
• Researches and stays on top of learning industry design best practices.
• Become a system expert to design effective training.
• Build surveys, assessments, and evaluation tools for learning activities.
• Frequently evaluates learner feedback, leveraging it to improve learning design and delivery.
• Can balance time, resources, and competing priorities to deliver learning assets on time and above expectations.

• 2+ years of working experience with Instructional Design best practices and proven track record of building video-based training content using Captivate, Storyline, Rise, and/or Adobe InDesign or other graphic design software.
• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts.
• Understands LMS functionality with ability to troubleshoot and resolve SCORM technical issues
• Comfortable working in a very fast-paced environment
• Preferred HTML or digital design and development experience.
• Ability to learn new systems and technical skills quickly
• Proficient knowledge of adult learning theories and training methodologies
• Process management and improvements skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Experience in use of Workday, would be an advantage

• Ability to gather, integrate, validate, and analyze relevant data to develop resolutions, findings, and recommendations (Analytical Thinking)
• Ability to be thorough and meticulous in completing assigned tasks and with the ability to propose ways to prevent or eliminate errors, discrepancies & issues. (Attention to Detail) 
• Ability to gather, integrate, validate, and analyze relevant data to develop resolutions, findings, and recommendations. (Analytical Thinking)
• Ability to provide timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task and ability to support direct reports to achieve desired performance and output (Coaching)
• Ability to effectively communicate within a varied audience and internal and external customers using different platforms. (Communication) 
• Ability to actively identify new areas for learning and opportunities to improve processes, tools, and mindset (Continuous improvement)
• Ability to maintain good customer relationship and initiate ways to improve customer experience (Customer Service) 
• Ability to clearly define objectives and set targets for the team that are consistent with and compliant to service delivery agreements, key performance indicators, and policies. (Planning and Organizing)
• Ability to identify and resolve moderate and complex issues by applying best practices and technical expertise and may recommend solutions for unique scenarios. (Problem Solving)
• Ability to monitor and measure progress and effectively drive individual and team results that supports the overall goal of the team. (Results Oriented)

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.