Join our team.
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Type: Full-time
Location: Wallingford, CT – blended in-person & remote
Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and portfolio to KERaguckas@TheLatimerGroup.com
The Latimer Group is a communication consulting, coaching, and training firm based in Wallingford, CT. Since 2002, we have partnered with Fortune 500 organizations from around the world to provide transformational communication learning experiences. As the “Experts in Persuasive Communication,” we have developed a tried-and-true, repeatable process that breaks communication into a set of specific, trackable skills, through a step-by-step process.
We are looking for a learner-focused, organized, creative, and detail-oriented Instructional Design Associate to join our dynamic, collaborative learning team. This position will support and collaborate with the Managing Director and Instructional Design Manager, as well as other members of the team to design curriculum and learning assets for asynchronous and facilitator-led learning experiences delivered in multiple formats: in-person, virtual, and blended.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the learning team to create and produce multimedia learning content and assets. Independently write storyboards, scripts, documents, and other materials as required.
Translate client training needs analysis into learning objectives, and objectives into engaging learning experiences.
Consider and implement strategies to reach a diverse group of learners with an understanding of accessibility needs.
Participate in the production and testing of learning content and design evaluation criteria to measure effectiveness of learning solutions.
Research and gather statistics, articles, videos, and journals that support The Latimer Group theories and teachings.
Perform LMS administration activities including implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, user administration and reporting.
Manage all participant communication through email and the company LMS. This includes but is not limited to pre- and post-experience communication, managing and editing all learning experience and participant videos, and completing all video upload to website for outside access.
Communicate effectively with our team and external clients.
Assume additional responsibilities as required.
Ideal Candidate:
Collaborative: As a support position, the ability to collaborate with our team and clients is a must.
Creative designer & thinker: Though learning is rooted in research, statistics, and theories it is wide open to creative development and delivery. A desire to have and share a point of view, the ability to create innovative learning assets, and an interest in emerging trends will bring this position to the next level.
Technical: Experience with visual design and multimedia is important. This position will be working within technical software, tool, and/or app for 95% of the time. A common knowledge of different industry design tools, learning management systems, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft suit programs is needed. Experience with Articulate 360 apps and HTML would be preferred.
Detail-oriented with a big picture view: With multiple moving elements a strong attention to detail is a must but does not hinder the ability to see the big picture to success.
Entrepreneurial spirit / self-motivated: With a small agile team, each team member makes an impact and difference in our success and client experience. Each member is driven to review, improve, and grow the organization. Everyone has a voice and is encouraged to offer ideas and to innovate.
Learner: An educational degree in a relevant area, technical certificates, and/or relevant work experience is important. As a training organization, we are looking for a candidate that will continue their professional growth throughout their career with a willingness to learn about new and emerging technologies.
Strong communication skills: Solid written and verbal communication skills are required.