Instructional Designer

About NIIT

NIIT provides comprehensive and scalable managed training services for learning administration that map directly to our customer needs.

Training is our business and passion. We are one of the largest training outsourcing providers in the world. NIIT delivers and administers 75,000 days of training each year, in 18 languages.

We have designed and developed over 50,000 days of classroom training and 20,000 hours of web-based training localized to more than 25 languages.

NIIT is a global service provider. We have a presence in more than 40 countries.

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Position - Instructional Designer

Location - Des Moines, Iowa (Onsite position with 3 days in the office)

In this role, you will :

• Work on the design of complex learning strategies and solutions to meet business needs and identify opportunities for process improvement within the scope of responsibilities
• Analyze performance needs, and design, develop, and implement highly complex learning solutions and approaches for multiple lines of business or a business group
• Apply knowledge of adult learning, instructional design, performance consulting, and evaluation to performance improvement interventions and solutions
• Consult, and strategize with Learning and Development professionals and Human Resources professionals to utilize or develop a variety of unique and specialized instructional strategies that improve specific areas of individual performance and effectiveness

Required Qualifications :

• 4+ years of Learning and Development Consulting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following : work experience, training, military experience, education
• Experience using and authoring in Xyleme, a learning content management system (LCMS) based tool
• Advanced skills in multiple instructional design tools and technology (e.g., Articulate, and Captivate)
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Additional Qualifications :

• Design and develop multi-media solutions and templates based on consultation with instructional design teams using various authoring tools.
• Advanced animation and graphic design skills using the Adobe Creative suite (e.g. Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Cinema 4D, Premier Pro, Audition, Character Animator)
• Advanced skills in creating scenario-based learning with complex branching using Articulate Storyline 3 / Storyline 360.
• Strong narrative and storytelling-based writing / scripting to apply to advanced solutions (e.g. gaming, videos, audio, and scenario-based learning.)
• Experience developing solutions using design tools and technology such as Video and audio production : editing, recording, and production using Camtasia, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Audition, and Audacity;

3D modeling, animation, and gaming using 3DS Max, Blender, Unity; Coding for gaming and interactions using HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3, C#, Typescript

• Create templates for Captivate and Storyline V3. Storyline 360 and Rise
• Experience working in financial services or other highly regulated environment
• Ability to execute in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while balancing multiple priorities
• Demonstrated project management experience related to instructional design projects
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results with speed and agility

NIIT is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic