Pearson is a global education company that helps people around the world to make progress in their lives through learning. With a rich heritage that combines 150 years of experience in publishing with the latest learning technology and digital services, we help people learn whatever, wherever and however they choose. We are now transforming Pearson to accelerate our activity in digital learning, education services and emerging markets. This will enable us to make a lasting impact in helping to solve some of the most important challenges in global education.

Why we need you

We believe education is a vital force that can empower people, help them to reach their potential and contribute to more connected communities, all around the world. Our strength comes from our outstanding people; our strong relationships in the education world; our expertise in using technology to help people learn; our global footprint and local reach, and our position as a profitable, global company with a unifying sense of purpose.

About the job

The Instructional Designer will be responsible for scripting content into template instructional design storyboards for a number of online and blended course development projects. You will work closely with the Lead and Senior Instructional Designers who will initiate the Storyboard template for each project and you will be responsible for ensuring that content received from institutional academics and SMEs is mapped and scripted into the storyboard and that the content is reviewed for accuracy and consistency, before being handed over to the QA & Content Editing and Digital Production teams for copy editing and subsequently production. You will ensure on time delivery of content to the Lead and Senior Instructional Designers per the project schedule. You may also be required to log all assets.

You will also carry out online reviews during the production phase to ensure that the storyboards have been accurately translated into the live environment.

Key Accountabilities

Using raw content provided by an academic or SME, prepare, transform and script content into storyboards and asset templates ensuring it meets the latest accessibility and Pearson editorial standards.

Review scripted content for consistency, accuracy and quality both in the storyboard and in the learning environment.

Incorporate feedback from Lead and Senior Instructional Designers, academics and/or SMEs to ensure that we deliver the best quality courses

Ensure that the content meets the desired learning objectives for the course and that it is aligned with sound pedagogical best practices.

Transform content from its raw format into a range of set learning assets, using third party authoring tool templates.

Work to a schedule to manage own time to ensure all content is scripted within designated time.

Effective communication of project status to Lead and Senior Instructional Designer as appropriate.

Asset logging

Work on ad-hoc projects as they arise within the department.

Role Requirements

Demonstrate practical experience of designing effective online, blending and/or distance learning experiences.

Conceptualise and storyboard instructionally sound, interactive and engaging content that promotes active learning.

Be familiar with a range of authoring tools and templates.

Be familiar with the latest WCAG accessibility standards.

Ability to write and transform content for adult learners in an online environment to structured style guides.

Work independently, managing own time, prioritising effectively and making decisions confidently, quickly and thoughtfully.

Excellent organisational, time management, prioritisation and planning skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to provide timely and appropriate communication to both internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to use own initiative and develop good working relationships.

Team player.

Enthusiastic and efficient with a proactive attitude.

Excellent attention to detail.

Able and used to working to a high standard of accuracy under pressure.

Education, qualification and training: Graduate calibre.

Previous experience

Essential:

Experience in an instructional design role, preferably in a Higher Education setting.

Experience of creating, writing and developing scripts as part of eLearning content development.

Experience with Articulate Rise, Evolve (Adapt), and other authoring tools.

An expert in writing content for adult online learners.

Desirable:

Familiarity with VLEs (Canvas, Blackboard Ultra and Moodle).