Sr. Instructional Designer

Expedia ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

Expedia This role will drive the production of learning content aimed at internal Expedia Group teams. You'll have experience working with complex business briefs, thinking laterally to solve problems, and map current and future states of skills and techniques, whilst logically structuring and simplifying to build programs that are original, impactful and measurable. You will have the vision to clarify objectives and transform problems into informative and digestible content through engaging story forms helping employees acquire knowledge and skills, and change behaviors. A meaningful part of your role will be to find the best ways to relate ideas, concepts, facts, and information into content: making it easy to understand and internalize. Working closely with your colleagues, seeking, appreciating, and giving constructive feedback are among the qualities that we value. What You'll Do: * Define and execute training strategies that meet the needs of learners, stakeholders, and business. * Conduct training needs and knowledge gap analysis in a performance consulting framework, and design effective training solutions to address learning needs and close knowledge gaps for Travel Partner Group. * Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to identify the expertise needed for each project, and coordinate efforts to meet business objectives and delivery deadlines. * Produce engaging course content, learning activities, and knowledge assessments to measure learners' outcomes for instructor-led, online, virtual and blended modalities. * Promote learning through self-study, practice, performance support, socialization, and knowledge-sharing. * Continually evaluate solutions for quality, business impact, and scalability. * Leverage technology to improve learners' access to knowledge and provide just in time learning. * Participate in a community of learning professionals to share best practices and identify emerging learning needs. Who You Are: * 5+ years' experience in a major corporate training environment working on instructional design assignments across multiple teams or groups. * Experience conducting training needs and knowledge gap analyses and selecting appropriate learning solutions to address them. * Expertise in designing, developing, planning, implementing, and assessing training. * History of leading improvements in learning strategy and content. * Experience developing a variety of learning modalities such as eLearning, performance support aids, online tutorials, gaming, and collaborative learning environments. * Ability to collaborate with global stakeholders, subject matter experts, and their managers. * Experience developing learning solutions to current industry and adult learning standards. Benefits & Perks: * Competitive health and insurance benefits * Competitive salary * Annual target bonus or commission * Employee Stock Purchase Program * Free snacks and beverages * Frequent company update talks with our leadership team * Free listing on vrbo.com * Electronic, adjustable stand-up desk * Casual dress Why Join Us: Expedia Group recognizes our success is dependent on the success of our people. We are the world's travel platform, made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. Our brands recognize the power of travel to break down barriers and make people's lives better - that responsibility inspires us to be the place where exceptional people want to do their best work and to provide them with tools to do so. Whether you're applying to work in engineering or customer support, marketing, or lodging supply, at Expedia Group we act as one team, working towards a common goal; to bring the world within reach. We relentlessly strive for better, but not at the cost of the customer. We act with modesty and optimism, respecting ideas big and small. We value diversity and voices of all volumes. We are a global organization but keep our feet on the ground so we can act fast and stay simple. Our people also have the chance to give back on a local level and make a difference through our corporate social responsibility program, Expedia Cares. Our family of travel brands includes: Brand Expedia, Hotels.com, Expedia Partner Solutions, Egencia, trivago, Vrbo, Orbitz, Travelocity, Wotif, lastminute.com.au, ebookers, CheapTickets, Hotwire, Classic Vacations, Expedia Media Solutions, CarRentals.com, Expedia Local Expert, Expedia CruiseShipCenters, SilverRail Technologies, Inc., ALICE and Traveldoo. Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) wit