Content Designer- 2 roles

Aflac, Incorporated

2d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Content Designer, with two positions available. The job involves designing and developing creative, learner-centered, performance-based training content across multiple modalities. The designer will create innovative solutions for content presentation, conduct needs analysis, and apply adult learning principles. Responsibilities include performing content audits, gap analyses, and updates, as well as facilitating the design, development, and implementation of learning and development initiatives. The role also involves creating layout designs, developing a wide range of content, and establishing processes for accurate communication and information management. The Content Designer will analyze training requirements, ensure content is properly prepared and approved, and manage the production and distribution of materials. They will also serve as a subject matter expert, recommend external vendors, and partner with stakeholders to establish course development standards.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of writing principles, English grammar, and spelling to create, edit, and/or proofread professional-quality publications that effectively communicate with the chosen audience.
• Strong knowledge in the design and development of instructional materials, incorporating adult learning principles.
• Experience conducting needs analysis, writing instructional objectives, creating blended learning solutions, incorporating learning object methodology, and integrating measurement standards.
• Working knowledge of media file formats, standards, and best practices for web presentation.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact with internal customers by facilitating meetings and providing relevant feedback and input to topic or concern being discussed/reviewed.
• Strong proven project management skills and ability to meet project quality expectations within schedule and budget.
• Strong service focus in anticipating client needs where possible, managing complex client relationships, promoting a high-impact service culture by consulting and involving all key stakeholders.
• Video and Photo Creating/Editing Experience required. (ie. Adobe Photoshop, Snagit, Adobe Premier, Adobe Audition, Audacity, Adobe Creative Cloud, Motion Array, Audacity, Vimeo)
• Print and support material experience required. (i.e. InDesign, Publisher, Microsoft Office, Getty Images)
• eLearning authoring experience required. (i.e. Lectora, Captivate, Articulate 360, SCORM 1.2 and 2004)
• LMS and LXP experience. (required)
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint: Advanced skillset
• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology, education, distance learning, or a related field
• Required 4+ years of relevant professional work experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

• Preferred training design, creating, customizing and working from open space related to finding the right solution to engage and improve business performance.
• Preferred media development, publishing and content management; conducting classroom learning sessions, seminars and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops creative learner-centered, performance-based training content across multiple modalities.
• Develops innovative solutions for content presentation such as storyboards, course materials, facilitator guides, communications, and digital assets to support learning objectives.
• Conducts needs analysis and partners with stakeholders and subject matter experts to define learning requirements and appropriate content solutions.
• Applies adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to create effective, performance-based learning experiences.
• Stays current on instructional design trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve content development practices.
• Performs content audits, gap analyses, and content updates to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business needs.
• Works with latitude to facilitate the design, development, and implementation of learning and development initiatives and supporting communication materials for the division.
• Creates layout designs using appropriate tools and develops a wide range of content, including internal communications, proposals, technical and operational documentation, project plans, and training materials.
• Establishes and maintains processes to ensure accurate, timely communication, documentation, and information management, while monitoring and analyzing engagement and response metrics.
• Analyze, gather, and document training requirements to identify curriculum objectives and desired outcomes; maintains awareness of departmental initiatives and priorities while consistently demonstrating the ability to meet project deadlines.
• Ensures all training content and communications are properly prepared, reviewed, and routed through established approval channels prior to release; manages the production, formatting, and controlled distribution of materials, including proposals, training assets, and operational documentation.
• Supports and reinforces organizational standards for content design through established governance processes.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on learning products and content development tools; recommends and manages external vendor resources for instructional design initiatives.
• Partners with stakeholders to establish course development standards and collaborates with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy, relevance, and alignment with desired learning outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• prescription drug coverage
• health care flexible spending
• dependent care flexible spending
• Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)
• 401(k) plans
• annual bonuses
• opportunity to purchase company stock
• 11 paid holidays
• up to 20 days PTO
• state-mandated sick leave
• other leaves of absence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level