Join EY's Global Learning Talent Services team as an Instructional Designer Associate. This role is pivotal in shaping impactful learning experiences, focusing on the design of individual learning items and comprehensive blended learning programs. You will collaborate closely with a global network of designers and learning professionals, adhering to stringent quality standards and utilizing approved templates and tools. A key aspect of this position involves cultivating strong relationships with content owners, Subject Matter Reviewers, learning consultants, and external vendors to ensure the continuous enhancement of design speed, efficiency, and overall quality.

This is an opportunity to build a career within EY's inclusive culture, leveraging global scale and technology to achieve your full potential. We value your unique perspective in contributing to a better working world.

Key responsibilities include contributing to Skills Needs Analysis conversations and documenting essential insights. You will assist senior instructional designers in leading these analyses and drafting clear learning objectives. A significant part of the role involves preparing Design Specifications and independently reviewing learning designs against EY's quality checklist. You will be responsible for drafting various learning deliverables, including leader guides, participant materials, storyboards, and video scripts, ensuring they align with design specifications.

Furthermore, you will develop assessments and practice questions based on learning objectives, meticulously reviewing all materials for content flow, accuracy, language, and adherence to standards. Independently liaising with Subject Matter Reviewers for technical reviews and assessing storyboards against quality standards are also crucial. You'll gain proficiency in creating and editing self-study programs using rapid authoring tools like Articulate Storyline and Rise, while applying foundational eLearning skills under guidance. Exceptional writing and communication skills are vital for interacting with graphic designers, senior IDs, and SMRs. Active participation in team meetings, contributing to collaborative efforts, and adapting to new design recommendations based on rationale are expected.

To excel in this role, a minimum of 1 to 4 years of experience in designing courses and other learning items is required. Prior experience in assisting with the design of effective learning solutions across various modalities is essential. You must possess proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and have a foundational understanding of rapid authoring tools. The ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments and deliver required results under pressure is critical.

We seek individuals with strong interpersonal skills, capable of effective collaboration with content owners, Subject Matter Reviewers, deployment teams, and other learning team members. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities are necessary for crafting effective instructional text and facilitator materials. Adaptability to a constantly evolving business landscape, coupled with good problem-solving skills and a customer-service-oriented mindset, are highly valued. Proactively seeking growth opportunities and learning from senior team members is also a key attribute.