Instructional Designer - Rancho Cordova, CA

Franklin Templeton Investments is a leading global investment management organization due to the efforts of our greatest assets - our employees.  We have over 9,000 employees working in 60 offices around the world, servicing investment solutions for our clients in more than 150 countries. We believe in our corporate values of putting clients first, building relationships, achieving quality results, and working with integrity. Our people are dedicated to delivering strong results and exceptional service to clients, team members and business partners.  

 

For more than 65 years, our success has been a direct result of the talent, skills and persistence of our people. We’re currently looking for qualified candidates to join our team.

 

The Instructional Designer role within the Franklin Templeton Academy is ideally suited to a creative person who thrives in a dynamic environment and who is excited to work within a global, US-based team.  This is a great opportunity for an individual who wants to work for a highly respected, global company where his or her work may have meaningful impact on the firm’s success.

 

A typical day in the life of an Instructional Designer may include:

• Drafting learning objectives for an engaging, world-class eLearning module

• A webinar development brainstorm session with other members of the globally-distributed team

• Versioning existing work for redeployment in new geographies

• Creatively problem-solving how to adapt old content and delivery styles to new digital channels

A well-suited candidate is passionate about creating engaging content that brings complex information to life, and is excited at the opportunity to learn about investment management and the financial services industry.

 

Good candidates will:

• Have a proven record of developing successful PPTs, videos, infographics, or other presentation types

• Understand how to structure and present information so it’s easy to digest and retain

• Have some experience in design software such as Photoshop and InDesign, and multimedia design software such as Adobe Acrobat, basic web design (including HTML and CSS)

Exceptional candidates will:

• Have experience in HTML5, and producing/editing basic animation and video

• Understand layout optimization

• Have experience in instructional design, specifically, and related best practices, such as ADDIE

Participate in all stages of the learning materials production lifecycle

• Assess learning needs, including identifying and understanding audience demographics, professional roles, and experience

• Learning design: Course design; Course updates/versioning; Maintain knowledge of industry best-practices; Participate in internal design standards

• Learning development: In collaboration with team members, subject matter experts and others, build or participate in building courses and related assets, such as handout flyers and microsites

• Project management: Plan, communicate, manage, monitor, and evaluate the scope, resources, and time parameters to achieve deliverables goals

• Legal and compliance: Prepare materials as needed for routing and approval through required approvals channels

Administrative

• Complete administrative functions as they relate to the position

• Provide weekly written/verbal work and time allocation updates to manager

  Regularly review usage statistics and apply insights to future development efforts

Qualifications

 

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Degree or equivalent work experience in graphic design, learning design, interactive design, or related field

• Portfolio of relevant work that demonstrates experience

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience with or knowledge of instructional design principles

• Understanding of financial services/mutual fund industry

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required and advanced knowledge of PowerPoint is preferred

• Advanced skill in one or more of Adobe Creative Suite applications: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat

• Knowledge of HTML, Flash, CSS and/or JavaScript is a plus

• Knowledge of learning development applications i.e.  Storyline2, Captivate, or Presenter a significant plus

• Video and audio editing skills are a strong plus

• Ability to learn and master new software applications quickly and thoroughly

• Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing; Knowledge of other foreign languages is a plus

• Consistent, reliable ability to meet deadlines, established time frames and schedules

• If outside the US, ability to work American business hours on occasion as needed

PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING 

• Ability to problem solve design challenges and develop successful solutions

• Capable of pushing the limits of creativity while remaining on-strategy and on-brand

Ability to exercise independent judgment consistent with the task and within the department’s guidelines

 

In addition to the dynamic and professional environment at Franklin Templeton, we strive to ensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of Total Rewards—the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to you in recognition for your time, talents, efforts, and results.

 

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Three weeks paid time off the first year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 75% company match, up to the IRS limits
• Employee Stock Investment Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
• Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
• Onsite cafeteria*

Franklin Templeton Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite you to visit us at www.franklintempletoncareers.com to learn more about our company and our career opportunities.  

*Only applicable at certain locations

 

Job Function

: Project Management & Business Analysis

Primary Location

: United States-California-Rancho Cordova

Other Locations

: United States-Florida-St. Petersburg, Poland-Wielkopolskie-Poznan, United Kingdom-Scotland-Edinburgh

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Posting Date

: Jan 17, 2017, 7:38:17 AM

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