Learning Specialist (Designer and Developer I)
Upbound Group
Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD) is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible financial solutions, serving millions of consumers through trusted brands including Acima®, Brigit™, and Rent-A-Center®. More than just a financial services company, we're a purpose-driven team focused on expanding financial inclusion, creating opportunities, and helping people achieve what's possible. Our mission is simple: leverage innovation, technology, and talent to build a better future and elevate financial opportunity for all.
Learning Specialist (Designer and Developer I)
JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for designing and developing programs necessary to facilitate a blended learning approach focused on skill development and performance optimization
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Designs, develops and assists in the implementation of new learning programs in order to achieve a blended learning approach for all assigned training programs
- Reviews existing learning programs on a continuous basis to ensure relevancy, accuracy of content and appropriateness of delivery methods – under management’s guidance edits, updates and/or re-designs content to ensure all such programs remain in alignment with business, human resources and training objectives and expectations
- Partners with team members to meet all goals and objectives efficiently, effectively and within the specified time frame – actively communicates with appropriate departments to ensure a constructive two-way flow of information and to eliminate surprises
- Provides project management support while being responsible for the quality of personal work product through adherence to established project plans, quality assurance protocols and requisite company standards
- Performs other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors degree in related field
- Three to five years progressive experience in the design and development of learning plans; a proven working knowledge of adult learning theories is required; experience with the ADDIE model is preferred
- Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, creativity, writing and communication skills (bilingual preferred) – strong attention to detail, and possesses a proven results orientation
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and technology-based training solutions, such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate
- Intermediate proficiency with programs from the Adobe Creative Suite such as InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
- Familiarity with other design or development programs such as Vyond, Camtasia, Lectora, etc. is also beneficial
SPONSORSHIP:
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.