About the role
Job Description
Position Overview
The Learning & Development Designer/Developer is responsible for the end-to-end design and development of learning products and solutions within Global Learning & Development’s Regional Capability Center. Reporting to the Production Team Leader, this role combines instructional design and hands-on development responsibilities, enabling flexible, high quality, and efficient learning production at scale. The Designer/Developer partners with project managers, localization leads, subject matter experts, and GLD stakeholders to deliver learner-centric, outcomes focused learning experiences aligned to GLD standards.
The Learning & Development Designer/Developer is responsible for:
Learning Design & Solution Development
* Design and develop learning solutions across modalities (e.g., digital learning, virtual, blended, performance support) based on defined learning objectives, success criteria, and GLD standards.
* Translate business requirements, learning blueprints, and high-level designs into detailed instructional designs and completed learning assets.
* Apply adult learning principles, learning science, and GLD’s learning model to create effective, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences.
Hands‑On Content Development
* Build learning assets using approved authoring tools, templates, and platforms, ensuring consistency, reusability, and accessibility.
* Develop assessments, knowledge checks, and measurement approaches aligned to learning objectives.
* Incorporate feedback from reviews and quality checks to continuously improve deliverables.
Collaboration & Delivery Execution
* Partner closely with Project Managers to support accurate scoping, timelines, and delivery commitments.
* Collaborate with SMEs, localization leads, and reviewers to ensure content accuracy, clarity, and readiness for localization or deployment.
* Support iterative development approaches, including Agile or rapid development models, to meet delivery timelines.
Quality, Standards & Continuous Improvement
* Ensure all learning products meet GLD quality standards, brand guidelines, accessibility requirements, and compliance expectations.
* Leverage standardized processes, tools, and templates to drive efficiency and consistency.
* Identify opportunities to improve development efficiency, reuse content, and reduce cycle time.
Ideally you should have:
* Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Technology, Business, or a related field.
* 6+ years of experience in learning design and/or learning development, with demonstrated ability to perform both disciplines.
* Strong understanding of instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and learning experience design.
* Proven experience developing learning content using industry‑standard authoring tools and learning platforms.
* Ability to work effectively in high volume, production oriented environments with shifting priorities.
* Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in cross functional and global teams.
* Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
* Experience supporting localization, accessibility, and global deployment preferred.
What we offer
* Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment * Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally * Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern * Competitive salary & incentive pay * Pension and health insurance contributions * Internal reward system and referral scheme * 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution * Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card * Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and discount programmes * Up-to-date laptop and iPhone * Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner
Required Skills:
Adult Learning Principles, Adult Learning Principles, Adult Learning Theory, Agile Application Development, Agile Methodology, Blended Learning Solutions, Change Management, Collaborative Communications, Digital Learning, e-Learning Standards, Facilitate Training Sessions, Global Deployments, Global Issues, GMP Inspection, Instructional Design, Learning Design, Online Video Creation, Performance Support, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Process Standardization, Standards Compliance, Technical Writing, Training Delivery, Training Evaluations, Training Needs Assessment {+ 1 more}
Preferred Skills:
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Job Posting End Date:
10/31/2026
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