Job Description

The Jr. Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer works collaboratively with dentsu subject matter experts and instructors to develop instructor-led classroom, virtual classroom-based, and on-demand asynchronous courses. This individual will work closely with a team of other ISD Team members, talent development professionals, subject matter experts, videographers, and project managers to create innovative, engaging, and interactive learning content.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Designs and develops eLearning and blended courses in accordance with adult learning theories or strategies using a disciplined and instructionally sound design approach. 
• Develops and writes content for scripts, storyboards, job aids, and content grids for eLearning, blended, and instructor-led courses.  
• Uses the Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate (ADDIE) or Successive Approximation Model (SAM) instructional design models for effective development of eLearning courses.  
• Uses eLearning authoring software to design, develop, and produce highly interactive eLearning courses. 
• Creates, evaluates, and modifies assessments to ensure they validate learning.  
• Assists in researching and applying emerging technologies and instructional design strategies/initiatives to enhance eLearning content and products.  
• Supports overall development efforts of new projects by assisting or participating in the creation of eLearning capabilities

OUTCOMES:

• Contributes to creating engaging e-learning content usable across learning management system platforms.
• Drive employee knowledge through learning assessment creation, supporting materials and learning content
• Functions and communicates effectively, adhering to deadlines, determining expectations and level of effort for all roles involved in projects.
• Able to meticulously organize and keep projects moving forward. Process driven, with strong project management skills: ability to effectively prioritize, execute tasks, and handle a range of projects simultaneously within a high-pressure, dynamic environment

Qualifications

Knowledge of and experience with eLearning authoring tools like Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate.  

Familiarity with using and supporting a wide variety of animation and multimedia development tools such as Final Cut Pro, Audacity, Camtasia, Kaltura, SlideShare, and PowToon. 

• Knowledge of and experienced in application of design methodologies including but not limited to: ADDIE model, SAM, backward design, e-learning blueprint, and interactive learning experiences. 
• Knowledge of principles and methods for adult learning theory, and measurement / assessment of training methods and content. 
• Curiosity for learning new and innovative learning technologies, including eLearning, social media, xAPI, and cloud-based learning tools.  
• Demonstrates the ability to multi-task and balance multiple ongoing projects with specified timelines while simultaneously meeting aggressive deadlines.  
• Working knowledge of learning management systems, preferably Cornerstone.  
• Experience in collaborating with teams and clients to manage expectations 
• Excellent English-language verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, superior organizational skills. 
• Must be able to work in a team environment and exhibit excellent teamwork.
• Must be proactive, a self-starter with ability to think independently and work autonomously when necessary and a desire to succeed among fellow professionals

KEY EXPERIENCE:

• Most important is the ability to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of instructional design, curriculum design, course development, and technology associated with creating online and blended learning solutions.  
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Graphic Design, or related field.  
• 2+ years of experience in instructional design or instructional technology support.  
• 1+ years of experience working with eLearning software such as Storyline or Captivate. 
• Videography, video editing, and graphic design experience preferred but not required. 
• Advanced computer skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, LMS. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment with ease and control.

Additional Information

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply. Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact recruiting@dentsuaegis.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.