Learning Media Specialist I

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart!

As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business. But that doesn't mean you can't have fun while you do it. With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best talents in the industry. Are you one of them?

As a Learning Media Specialist, you would be a part of the Learning Solutions team and will produce a wide range of learning content (e.g. screen-captured videos, interactive walkthroughs, infographics, animation, audio and video) to support global communities of learners and guide practitioners across ICON PLC. You will work closely with Subject Matter Experts across functionality in the business and Learning and Development specialists in ICON University to produce relevant, purposeful, engaging and interactive, learning experiences. We pride ourselves on our amazing company culture, where we work as one team to achieve industry-leading results.

The role:

• Develops, publishes and maintains libraries of learning content shared across the team
• Works within defined processes and methodologies, and proposes improvements to processes and methods, to ensure quality standards are achieved
• Provides mentorship and aid to colleagues with less experience; trains and upskill the ICON university team in media design and pre-production
• Identifies and proposes opportunities for innovation and improvement drawing own personal experience, standard methodology in a rapidly-changing industry and active knowledge sharing with peers
• Ensures efficiency in daily routines and support a quality service; solving problems as they arise with technical expertise and a sound understanding of precedent
• May design and deliver structured training appropriate to the need and audience (e.g. workshops, one-to-one, online deliver to remote tutors, etc.)

What you need:

A link to your portfolio of work would be a pre-requisite to this role. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Experience in media design and production preferably in a learning context (Graphic Design and Image Manipulation, Audio, Video, Animation, Simulation/Screen-Casts etc.)
• Experience filming in a studio environment or on location. Familiarity with Green-Screen, Video lighting, Cameras and Microphone setup.
• Understanding of the concepts and theories of digital design applied in a practical context (Design Thinking, Color Theory, Typography and Visual Hierarchy)
• Experience using Content Management Systems and Online Authoring tools is advantageous.
• Expert in a range of production tools (Articulate 360 suite of Apps, Evolve, Adapt Framework, Vyond, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, illustrator, Photoshop and Captivate)
• Strong visual communications and a storytelling sensibility. Ability to storyboard and wireframe subject matter at the design stage is important
• Proven Interaction Design and User Experience (UX) skills as evidenced in your portfolio
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good Project Management skills. Must have the ability to handle challenging projects and be meticulous with detail. Experience of using PM tools is an advantage (e.g. WRIKE)
• Experience in digital learning, SCORM, learning management systems and the ADDIE methodology is not essential but a very desirable attribute. Web design and development (HTML, CSS, java Script and JSON etc) is favorable

Why join us?

Ongoing development is vital to us, and as a Learning Media Specialist you will have the opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related areas to improve your skill set. Our benefits package is ambitious, our scope is international and we sincerely care about our people and their success.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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