Learning Instructional Designer & Consultant (L&)

This is a remote position.

A strategic consulting firm that partners with leaders at science-led companies to build cultures that thrive. We are looking for a high performing Learning Designer / Instructional Designer who will design and develop comprehensive learning programs and experiences that drive organizational transformation in corporate environments.

You will translate strategic insights into engaging interactive learning programs using creative learning experience design innovative approaches and cutting-edge technologies.

This role combines human-centered learning experience design expertise immersive design hands-on content creation innovative thinking and project management.

You will be part of a client-facing consulting team working to transform organizational needs into powerful learning experiences while bringing creative forward-thinking approaches to traditional corporate learning challenges primarily for facilitated experiences (in person and virtual).

If you are deeply curious about the inner architecture of culture and strategy can work comfortably in ambiguous settings and are passionate about the people side of transformation we invite you to join us in helping science-led companies shape their future.

Discovery & Analysis

• Understand our enterprise clients industries and strategic objectives
  

• Conduct stakeholder interviews across departments to uncover needs pain points and opportunities
  

• Analyze existing training programs employee feedback and organizational data to identify gaps
  

• Research company financial metrics investor reports and strategic priorities to inform recommendations
  

• Create compelling decks that translate complex findings into clear actionable insights
  

Design & Development

• Design comprehensive human-centered learning experiences based on adult learning principles and innovative instructional approaches for both in-person and virtually facilitated formats
  

• Bring fresh innovative approaches to traditional corporate capability-building challenges
  

• Create design documents to gain alignment with and iterate on program design with clients and stakeholders
  

• Create comprehensive facilitator guides slide decks and participant program materials and experience supports (handbooks cheat sheets job aids toolkits) for in-person and virtually-facilitated programs (primary focus)
  

• Build interactive e-learning modules using Articulate 360 with creative engaging elements (secondary focus)
  

• Develop engaging multimedia content including videos interactive simulations and assessments (secondary focus)
  

• Design professional slide decks with strong visual storytelling and clear narrative flow
  

• Maintain consistency in branding messaging and instructional approach across all programs
  

• Ensure all digital content is accessible and optimized for various devices and platforms
  

• Facilitate pilot testing with target audiences synthesize inputs and iterate based on feedback
  

Client / Project Management

• Build client and stakeholder relationships that uncover their evolving needs
  

• Create structured project workplans with tracked milestones
  

• Manage learning design projects with strong attention to detail and timelines
  

• Maintain transparent communication with clients and internal teams through proactive updates and documentation
  

• Facilitate effective client meetings with thorough preparation and comprehensive follow-up
  

Requirements

Required Competencies

• Discovery & Synthesis: Ability to effectively interview stakeholders to uncover organizational needs and synthesize complex findings into clear compelling recommendations that drive decision-making.
  
• Experience Design Mindset: Applies human-centered design principles to create seamless engaging learner journeys that feel intuitive and memorable from first touchpoint to completion with particular expertise in highly interactive face-to-face and virtually-facilitated experiences.
  
• Business Acumen: Demonstrates curiosity about clients industries business models and strategic challenges to design learning solutions that are deeply relevant to their organizational context.
  
• Learning Design Expertise: Strong foundation in adult learning principles and curriculum design with ability to create innovative programs that drive measurable behavior change in corporate environments.
  
• Project Management Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational skills in managing multiple learning projects simultaneously with precision timing and stakeholder coordination.
  
• Presentation & Communication Excellence: Excellent communication skills including the ability to lead client meetings present findings and recommendations clearly and build rapport with stakeholders.
  
• Technical Skills: Expert PowerPoint skills; proficiency in e-learning authoring tools (Articulate Rise/Storyline) and ability to create engaging interactive digital learning experiences with creative flair.
  
• Innovation & Creative Problem-Solving: Brings fresh perspectives to traditional training challenges developing novel solutions that engage modern learners.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
  
• 6 years of experience designing and building in-person and virtual programs as a learning designer in corporate environments
  
• Strong project management capabilities with experience managing multiple initiatives and stakeholder relationships
  
• Expert-level PowerPoint skills including slide design visual storytelling and presentation development
  
• Excellent presentation and communication skills when working directly with clients including the ability to lead project meetings present findings and recommendations clearly and build rapport with stakeholders
  
• Creative mindset with demonstrated ability to bring innovative approaches to learning challenges
  
• Solid proficiency with Articulate 360/Storyline or similar
  
• Basic proficiency with video editing and graphic design tools
  
• Familiarity with and curiosity for using AI tools for learning enhancement
  
• Adult Learning and Instructional Design skills