GENERAL SUMMARY: Designs training programs, including formal classes, eLearnings, online courses and self-study sessions for field employees. Works with subject matter experts and identifies target audience's training needs, then applies tested instructional design theories, practice and methods to material development to ensure training success. A brand consumer and advocate for retail brands.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Consult and interact with stakeholders to gain knowledge of business objectives and opportunities to construct learning solutions.
• Create intellectually challenging and personally engaging learning experiences that integrate multiple delivery channels, including but not limited to instructor-led, experiential, online, and mobile learning.
• Assist with coordination and delivery of learning programs; manage program logistics and schedules.
• Facilitate, as needed, train-the-trainer sessions, pilot classes and leadership trainings where applicable.
• Delivery of corporate retail training as needed.
• Select appropriate training and performance support elements for solution, e.g. instructor-led training, web-based training, virtual instruction, on-the-job training, etc.
• Select and develop teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, learning and design templates, multimedia visual aids, storyboards, tutorials, knowledge articles and reference works.
• Effectively communicate project scope, status, and requirements to all stakeholders.
• Manage the creation, delivery and quality assurance of instructionally effective content.
• Research and propose new, innovative training modalities focused on the unique needs of adult learners.


ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS: This position will interact with corporate business partners and trainers in other areas of the organization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1) Knowledge, skills & abilities:
• Subject matter expert in Training and Adult Education Theory
• Experienced analyst and highly skilled in communication and writing
• Highly skilled with PC skills: Microsoft Office—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Access or other software/database skills, Sharepoint
• Highly skilled with eLearning and SCORM compliant web-based development tools such as Adobe Captivate, Adobe Connect, Articulate 360, Synthesia, HTML, audio-visual technology
• Experienced user of project management skills and tools to manage multiple projects and to define and meet milestones, communicate issues and risks while maintaining control over quality, cost and schedule

2) Minimum educational level:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

3) Minimum experience:
• 5+ years of experience in Learning Management Systems and keeping knowledge up-to-date
• 5+ years of Web Design, Multimedia Training Design, and/or Instructional Design experience
• 5+ years of facilitation experience
• 5+ years of experience in training delivery and instructional design of multimedia learning applications and classroom-based learning
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience, with field knowledge and exposure to front line workers


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments.  For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $19 - $45 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.