E-Learning Technologist ( 6 Month Contract)

QAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.

We are a virtual first company and your primary work experience will be virtual / working from your home.  Occasional travel to a physical office may be required to enhance working relationships, collaboration, design, strategy and alignment.  

QAD is seeking a motivated and creative eLearning Technologist to join our team. In this role, you will utilize your creative and technical skills to develop visually appealing and effective multimedia content for our e-learning materials.  You'll collaborate closely with instructional designers and subject matter experts to transform concepts into engaging learning experiences, ensuring our digital educational content is of high quality and impactful.  This position involves following established guidelines while also having the opportunity to contribute to process improvements under guidance.  If you are passionate about leveraging technology to enhance learning, we encourage you to apply.

What you’ll do:

• Develop Multimedia Content: Design and create basic multimedia elements, including graphics, animations, and video components, to enrich e-learning modules and ensure they are visually engaging and support learning objectives. 

• Enhance Visual Communication: Work with instructional designers and subject matter experts to translate instructional goals into effective visual formats, ensuring clarity and learner comprehension. 

• Ensure Quality Standards: Conduct basic quality checks on multimedia content, focusing on accuracy, functionality, and adherence to brand guidelines.  Identify and address straightforward issues or propose improvements to enhance usability. 

• Optimize Learning Assets: Collaborate with e-learning developers to optimize multimedia assets (graphics, videos, animations) for efficient loading and playback within learning modules, maintaining a high-quality user experience. 

• Collaborate and Problem-Solve: Address routine technical challenges by applying learned techniques and contribute to problem-solving through analysis and investigation, working with general instructions for new tasks. 

• Contribute to other projects and tasks as assigned. 

What We're Looking For:

• Software Skills: Experience with multimedia authoring tools and e-learning platforms (e.g., Articulate 360, H5P). A portfolio or links to sample work are highly encouraged.

• Working experience with an LMS (e.g., Absorb).

• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in edits, subtitles, and overall video quality.

• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.

• Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

• Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to video and audio.

• Eagerness to Learn: A strong desire to learn new skills and technologies related to video production and digital learning.

• Time Management: Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Understanding of instructional design principles for effective e-learning.

• A passion for education and creating impactful learning experiences is a plus!

• Knowledge of Video Editing and Graphic Design tools is a plus

• Education/Licenses: A Bachelor's degree in instructional design, educational technology, multimedia design, or a related discipline.

• Experience:  0-1 year

• Good spoken & written English skills

• Good knowledge of the Internet, MS Office

• Good analytical skills

• Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
• Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
• An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.
• Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set

About QAD:

QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.