Courseware Developer, Lead

Purpose of Position

The primary focus of the Courseware Developer, Lead, is to create innovative, interactive products and programs for FlightSafety training through a variety of development mediums. This position works in conjunction with other Courseware Developers, Technical Writers, Instructional Designers, and personnel to develop and enhance training programs.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Create and update FlightSafety’s courseware products within defined specifications and standards to support training.
• Develop animations for integration into FlightSafety media.
• Design/update publications for print and electronic distribution.
• Create and sustain vector art, including 2D images.
• Lead collaboration efforts with Subject Matter Experts to develop and modify courseware content within approved project timeline, budget and scope.
• Adhere to and apply the correct formatting/layout standards to publish courseware for distribution on a variety of platforms (with methods such as live training session facilitation, providing workshops, and developing multi-module onboarding and role-specific eLearning training.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and track billable hours to courseware budget.
• Lead courseware development through appropriate stages of the project management lifecycle.
• Create and sustain content across multiple platforms, including audio/video deliverables, interactive courseware products, training publications, and classroom, LiveLearning and eLearning training materials.
• Provide training and mentoring to new hires and development team with methods such as live training session facilitation, providing workshops, and developing multi-module onboarding and role-specific eLearning training.
• Work with 3D modeling software to render images, videos, and animations.
• Create and sustain advanced training modules utilized for adaptive learning and interactive user interfaces.
• Recommend best practices to improve products, processes and training platforms.
• Assist in problem-solving efforts for courseware development, leading solution implementation for development roadblocks.

Minimum Education

• Bachelors required, Masters preferred.

Minimum Experience

• Five+ (5) years in graphic design or related development position can be substituted for the bachelor's requirement. If internal, at least 18 months in current position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proven ability to collaborate across a broad spectrum of key stakeholders.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highly skilled in audio and video production tools (Premier, Animate, Audition, etc.).
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (PS, AI, ID).
• Knowledgeable in XML and HTML.
• Working knowledge of Articulate, Captivate, or other training development tools.
• Experience with 3D Development tools and game engine technology.
• Exceptional visual design skills.
• Knowledge of various courseware distribution channels.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional manner.
• Ability to remain calm and adapt to changes rapidly and perform in a fast-paced work environment.
• Results-oriented with high drive to achieve objectives and standards with little supervision or guidance.
• Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; able to speak, understand, read, and write.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• The selected candidate must reside within a commutable distance of any learning center, as the role requires onsite presence three days per week.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; communicate and perform keyboarding activities. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, stoop and/or bend. Occasionally may require using stairs or ramp and be subject to noise and vibration during operation of simulation devices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. This job also requires the visual acuity to identify and distinguish colors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to travel. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate.