Senior L&D Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Senior L& D Specialist

Onsite | Austin, TX | Contract-to-Hire

We are looking for a Senior L& D Specialist to support learning initiatives for an organization in Austin, Texas. This position is ideal for an experienced instructional design specialist who can create engaging training experiences and lead live learning sessions for diverse audiences. The role focuses on building effective instructional content, partnering with stakeholders to identify development needs, and delivering high-quality learning programs that improve employee performance.

Responsibilities:

• Design and produce end-to-end learning solutions that align with business goals, using sound instructional systems design practices.

• Develop interactive eLearning modules, job aids, facilitator guides, and participant materials with tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, and Adobe Captivate.

• Lead instructor-led and virtual training sessions, presenting content clearly and adapting delivery methods to meet audience needs.

• Partner with business leaders and subject matter experts to assess learning gaps and translate complex information into practical training resources.

• Evaluate course effectiveness through feedback, performance metrics, and learner outcomes, then refine content to strengthen results.

• Manage multiple training projects at once, balancing timelines, priorities, and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

• Support updates to learning materials when processes, systems, or operational workflows change.

• Maintain consistency in branding, instructional quality, and learner engagement across all development efforts.

• At least 5 years of experience in instructional design, learning and development, or instructional systems design roles.

• Hands-on expertise with Articulate Storyline is required.

• Strong working knowledge of Articulate Rise and Adobe Captivate for digital learning development.

• Demonstrated ability to create instructional materials for both self-paced and facilitator-led training environments.

• Experience facilitating training sessions for groups with varying levels of knowledge and experience.

• Solid understanding of adult learning principles and how to apply them in content development and delivery (ADDIE).

• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder collaboration skills.