Instructional Designer, L3

Summary

Join B Lab Global as an Instructional Designer and contribute to the growth of the global B Corp Movement by creating e-learning courses, live webinars, and other learning solutions. You will work with subject matter experts to design and develop engaging content, ensuring it aligns with B Lab's brand and style guidelines. This role requires proficiency in eLearning tools, video editing software, and graphic design. The position is remote-first but requires residency in specific locations and proximity to a B Lab office. Responsibilities include instructional design, course development, and administrative tasks. B Lab offers a competitive salary, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in instructional design, adult education, or training delivery
• 2-4 years of experience in instructional media production or eLearning content development
• 2-4 years of experience with eLearning & content authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, and Vyond)
• Proficient with Learning Management Systems
• Experienced with video editing software (Adobe After Effects & Primiere)
• 2-4 years in graphic design , including layout, image creation, and graphic organizers
• Experience with video creation in a remote work environment, including coaching video subjects in use of tools such as webcams, ring lights, etc
• Concise, proactive, and inclusive communicator with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner to diverse audiences
• Compelling storyteller at ease with meeting facilitation and public speaking and proficient at creating learning-centered and engaging presentations
• High degree of emotional intelligence and fluency in customer support to adapt and respond to a variety of learning styles and needs
• Attention to detail, including spelling and grammar accuracy
• Effective project manager, deft at prioritization and organization with the ability to balance competing priorities to meet goals and deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a remote-first environment and with little oversight as well as collaborate productively as part of a team, across departments, and with external stakeholders
• Data and research-driven to assess impact, keeping up with advances in instructional design and adult learning to implement learning solutions
• Fluency with social and environmental sustainability principles (climate crisis, human rights, etc.), and best practices in responsible business
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Responsibilities

• Project manage and execute the end-to-end creation of e-learning and multimedia courses in the Learning Management System to meet delivery deadlines
• Work with subject matter experts to self-direct the design of course objectives
• Conduct research, leverage written resources, and partner with subject matter experts to develop content
• Design storyboards for e-learning and multimedia courses to meet the needs of different learner audiences
• Plan and facilitate blended learning solutions to supplement self-paced courses and provide additional support to learners, including live webinars and virtual workshops
• Develop interactive learning and multimedia courses in Thinkific – B Lab’s learning management system (LMS) – and ensure seamless delivery, troubleshooting technical issues, and optimizing user experience
• Use multimedia tools to create learning modules incorporating animations, video, infographics, photographs and design elements to enhance the learning experience and cater to diverse learning preferences
• Apply design principles and B Lab brand and style guidelines to design visually appealing content that effectively communicates course content and aligns with B Lab’s overall look and tone
• Work with subject matter experts to record high quality videos virtually, providing speaker coaching
• Edit videos to ensure professional audio and visual quality and consistency
• Ensure accessibility standards are followed, including the use of caption files
• Maintain highly-organized asset libraries of all visual elements to allow for content updates and implement updates to reflect changes in regulations, best practices, and stakeholder feedback as needed
• Design pages and course pathways in the learning management system to ensure seamless delivery of e-learning courses
• Troubleshoot technical issues, and optimize user experience
• Support the migration of content to a new learning management system
• Leverage technology to ensure a smooth learner experience, including troubleshooting access issues and other bugs
• Review and edit existing e-learning course library to ensure that content is maintained up-to-date and accurate
• Set SMART goals and track data to evaluate success measures
• Support learning management system administration, and organization and naming conventions
• Establish and document training and learning processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for driving positive social and environmental change and a commitment to B Lab's mission and values
• Communications, writing, or filmmaking experience
• Verbal or written ability in a language other than English

Benefits

• An annual salary in the range of €47,800 - €51,200 (inclusive of holiday allowance)
• 20 vacation days per year, prorated to your start date - front-loaded and restarting each January 1; increased to 25 days after third anniversary
• After your first year of employment, 40 hours paid time off for community service; 40 hours of paid time off for professional development with access to a professional development budget (we assess this PD budget annually)
• Flexibility to use 3 floating holidays and 2 personal days
• Additional time off during org- wide closures when the entire organization is closed (not including holidays)
• B Lab pension scheme
• One-time stipend to make your home-based workspace more comfortable
• A remote-first workplace
• A flexible work environment with the ability to plan your work week around your personal commitments