Training Development Specialist - Visual & Multimedia Learning Design
About The Position
The Training Development Specialist joins CEE’s Training & Education team, which delivers learning experiences and resources on building science and emerging energy-efficient technologies. Reporting to the Curriculum Development Manager, this role develops, designs, and delivers learning experiences that help market actors build practical skills and adopt behaviors that support the transition to a clean energy future. The position combines learning experience design with visual and multimedia design. The specialist translates complex technical information into clear, engaging training; applies UX-informed visual communication and accessible design; and contributes to video production, rapid prototyping, and training delivery. The role also manages training projects, collaborates with program staff and subject-matter experts, supports learning systems and certification processes, and evaluates and improves learning experiences. The position is hybrid, with 1–2 days per week in CEE’s Minneapolis or Roseville office. A professional portfolio or work samples are required as part of the application.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience designing and developing learning materials for adult learners; technical or trades experience, such as HVAC, building science, or contracting, is preferred. A combination of education and work experience will be considered.
- Applied knowledge of instructional design, adult learning theory, and training delivery best practices.
- Experience creating visual representations of complex technical topics.
- Experience applying user experience or visual design methods to digital products or learning experiences.
- Ability to translate complex or abstract concepts into clean, scannable, engaging visual assets, infographics, illustrations, and job aids.
- Ability to structure content, write clear learning objectives, and design activities and assessments that support performance outcomes.
- Strong written, visual, and oral communication skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Strong visual design and storytelling skills, including working knowledge of layout, typography, color, and visual hierarchy, and ability to apply brand and style guidelines.
- Skill in rapid prototyping, including sketching screen layouts, wireframes, and interactive storyboards.
- Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines.
- AI literacy, including experience using AI tools for learning content development with human oversight, transparency, protection of confidential data, accuracy and quality review, and bias awareness.
- Proficiency with UX/visual design, video, and media tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and Camtasia.
- Experience with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office, Asana, or similar.
- Professional portfolio or work samples are required; applicants should include a portfolio link or email work samples to [email protected].
Nice To Haves
- Degree or advanced training in Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design, Instructional Technology, UX Design, Graphic Design, Psychology, or a highly related field.
- Experience with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate 360 Storyline/Rise, Genially, or AI tools such as Claude and CoPilot.
- Experience with learning management systems such as TalentLMS or similar.
- Experience facilitating in-person and virtual training and coaching SMEs or stakeholders through designing and delivering effective learning experiences.
- Experience in technical or trades contexts such as HVAC, building science, or contracting.
Responsibilities
- Design and build interactive eLearning and instructor-led training.
- Create clear, visually coherent representations of complex technical information.
- Plan, record, and edit scripts and instructional videos.
- Deliver training to internal and external audiences through in-person sessions, webinars, recorded video, voiceover slide decks, podcasts, and other media.
- Coach internal staff and partners on learning design methods and on developing effective training for external audiences and market actors.
- Apply UX or visual design methods to digital products and learning experiences.
- Prepare and optimize images, graphics, and video for different delivery formats.
- Apply brand and style guidelines.
- Design engaging, learner-centered experiences.
- Conduct basic needs analysis to identify performance gaps and learning objectives.
- Develop scripts, storyboards, facilitator and participant guides, handouts, slide decks, e-learning, job aids, and other support materials.
- Manage multiple training development projects.
- Collaborate with program staff, subject-matter experts, marketing, and external vendors to define learning assets and integrate them into programs.
- Support LMS management, certification tracking, and CEU applications and renewals.
- Define success metrics and evaluation approaches with key partners.
- Collect and organize training evaluation data and Market Progress Indicators (MPIs).
- Gather learner usability feedback and engagement data.
- Contribute to internal knowledge bases, templates, and standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement savings program with immediate vesting and company contribution
- Generous paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Salary continuation for major medical events
- Nine paid holidays each year
- Professional development opportunities
- Education assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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