Senior Instructional Designer

Company: Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo
Location: Concord
Posted on: February 25, 2021

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    • Facebook Careers - UL - Senior Instructional Designer in Concord, Massachusetts - Careers at United States - Concord, MA Please Enable Cookies to Continue Please enable cookies in your browser to experience all the personalized features of this site, including the ability to apply for a job. Welcome page Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Senior Instructional Designer Location US-MA-Concord - US-IL-Chicago - GB-Cambridge - NL-Utrecht Job ID 2021-21534 # of Openings 1 Job Category Marketing At UL, we know why we come to work. T housands of us around the world wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely! Within our Life & Health Sciences division, we work every day to not only protect life, but also protect hope. We enable people around the world to access the most advanced care to treat themselves and their loved ones. We help our clients understand the specific needs of different patient groups and design and implement products that will work to ensure safety in healthcare. What you'll learn & achieve: Our human factors research and design team includes specialists in human factors, industrial design, biomedical engineering, psychology, and other disciplines with extensive and varied industry experience. We are a multi-faceted consultancy that understands the importance of conducting comprehensive user research to define user needs and requirements; performing creative design explorations while also embracing technological imperatives; and iterating a design solution by conducting usability tests and other evaluations. We are searching for a--Senior Instructional Designer who is ready to harness her or his creativity, experience, and a user-centered design process to produce instructional and training materials to help ensure products can be used safely, effectively, and satisfyingly by the intended users. These materials might include, but will not be limited to, printed or digital Instructions for Use (IFUs), Quick Reference Guides (QRGs), animated guidance, device-embedded help content, medical device training programs, and human factors training programs. The optimal candidate will be a broadly creative individual with a strong design portfolio who wants to serve in a high-energy role on an extraordinary team. Key responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
      • Leads hands-on, technical aspects of instructional design projects (which can include instructional materials and training programs across various media) and supports or leads project management tasks.
      • Ensures instructional materials adhere to best practices and standards related to readability, comprehension, learnability, and information presentation.
      • Participates in technical meetings to educate and guide clients towards developing safe, effective, and satisfying instructional materials.
        • Develops requirements for instructional materials by analyzing target audience, objectives, user needs, and business needs. Advises clients which formats are most effective for a given situation (e.g., whether to develop a QRG versus only IFU, if a troubleshooting guide is needed) and ensures a set of accompanying labeling and instructional materials have a consistent and cohesive user experience.
          • Develops content structures, page layouts, and style guides that will guide the design of instructional materials and training programs.
          • Develops conceptual design concepts and instantiate design concepts in the form of detailed learning aids (e.g., user manuals, quick reference cards, training animations).
          • Develops final artwork for instructional and training materials.
          • Supports the creation of prototypes (e.g., printed, interactive animations) to present and support usability tests of instructional materials.
          • Performs design critiques on instructional materials as well as other product user interface components.
          • Provides input to UX and human factors research (e.g., usability testing, heuristic analysis, and competitive benchmarks) and can incorporate findings from these activities into the design.
          • Supports new business development by delivering capabilities presentations to prospective clients, contributing to proposals and creating detailed project cost estimates, plans, and schedules.
          • Effectively sets priorities to work efficiently and manage one's time. What makes you a great fit:
            • BS or higher degree in interaction design, human factors engineering, visual design, graphic design, or a related field required.
            • 4-6 years working as a designer in a professional setting, such as a design consultancy or corporate department specializing in instructional documents and/or training program materials.
            • Experience conceptualizing and designing software user interfaces and/or packaging a plus.
            • Exceptional conceptual and visual design skills.
            • Experience leading and mentoring, and collaborating effectively with a diverse range of colleagues (e.g., with varying experience levels and disciplines).
            • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including strong proficiency in English.
            • Strong interpersonal skills and high comfort collaborating with and advising colleagues and customers worldwide.
            • Experience with human factors / usability engineering in the medical, pharmaceutical, and/or healthcare industry is a plus. What you'll experience working at UL:
              • Mission:-- For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn't new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 125 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
              • People:-- Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you'll almost always hear, "the people." Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We're able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
                • Interesting work:-- Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customer s --create. We're inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
                • Grow & Achieve: --We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
                • Total Rewards: --Total Rewards: All employees at UL are eligible for bonus compensation. UL offers a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Additionally, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. We provide Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts and Health Savings Accounts that UL contributes to twice per year! Depending on your role, you can work with your manager on flexible working arrangements. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer time off Learn More: Working at UL is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily. We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns. This is our every day. This is our normal.-- Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit-- UL.com . Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Loading... Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.
                  
                  
                  
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