Senior Instructional Designer (m/f/diverse)

Continental aims to build up a Service Center for Learning, supporting internal customers globally to develop and deploy efficient and high-quality learning items. Within your role as a Senior Instructional Designer (m/f/diverse) in the Service Center Learning you will be responsible for:

• Consulting internal customers on how to translate their learning objectives into effective learning items (focus on online learning items)
• Creating engaging, high quality learning activities and compelling course content in Vyond, Articulate Storyline, SimpleShow, TTKF, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia (knowledge of additional tools is an advantage)
• Working with (Subject Matter) Experts (SMEs) and Learning Experts designing learner-centric solutions
• Functionally leading a team of learning designers within the GPS L&T Service Team in Timisoara
• Applying state-of-the-art instructional design theories, practice and methods following Continental’s Learning Philosophy and Design Process Visualization of instructional graphics, the user interface and the finished product
• Creating Blueprints and standards to ensure high quality production by the extended Learning Design team
• Designing of supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, …)
• Conducting research and analysis on learning trends and technologies
• Becoming an active member of Continental’s Learning Community
• Community Management with the global community of de-central Learning Designers
• Supporting purchasing process with external design vendors, if applicable

• Academic degree in economics, psychology, pedagogy, graphical design or comparable studies with several years of relevant professional experience
• Proven working experience in instructional design and with authoring tools (Vyond, Storyline, Adobe Captivate, SimpleShow) in a fast-paced environment and preferably SAP’s Learning Management System
• Visual design skills (e.g. Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator) and ability to storyboard 
• Good knowledge of MS Office 365
• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts in English language
• Excellent problem-solving skills, creative power and quality orientation
• Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models
• Lesson and curriculum planning skills
• Experience in leading projects, project management skills
• High customer orientation, ability to understand and connect with internal customers from diverse functional backgrounds
• Intercultural competence
• A passion for learning and digital solutions as well as for current trends in HR and talent development to pioneer future learning

• The position requires good knowledge of Authoring tools (as minimum Vyond and Storyline) and ability to train others
• The position is hybrid, with four days of remote work and one day per week physical presence in the office in Hannover 
• Travel to Timisoara, Romania is required every 6-8 weeks

You are going to work 37.5 hours a week and we offer 30 days of vacation per year. You can also expect the following benefits:

• Individual development planning based on your personal needs and targets (e.g. mentoring, training)
• Mobile work environment based on our hybrid work guidelines
• Option to work from other EU countries up to 40 days per year
• Agile and collaborative work style
• Opportunity to make a difference
• Employee discounts
• An international team across many locations in a globally active organization
• Company pension plan
• Inhouse child-care
• Relocation package offered if needed
• Canteen on-site
• Sabbatical option

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.