Senior Instructional Designer

Ameriprise Financial has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced and motivated Senior Instructional Designer to join our Global Talent team! In this role, you will create engaging and effective learning experiences that align with strategic learning goals and objectives. This includes responsibility for the full lifecycle of learning material development, from initial needs assessment and design to content creation, development, and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

Learning / Talent Needs Assessment & Business Alignment:

• Conduct in-depth analysis and research to understand learning topics, objectives, and business needs outlined in the learning strategy.
• Assess target audience personas, job roles, and the business culture to tailor learning experiences effectively.

Learning Experience Design:

• Outline and organize learning sequencing to optimize the learning experience.
• Identify learning experience content deliverables, learning activities (including embedded resources), and assessments.

Content Design:

• Design learning curriculum for various delivery methods, including instructor-led training (ILT), eLearning, blended learning, and microlearning.
• Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure content messaging and business application alignment.
• Develop storyboards, prototypes, and design documents to outline the structure, flow, and interactivity of learning experiences.
• Tailor content to meet the specific needs of business units.

Content Development:

• Curate and create content deliverables using modern, engaging, and interactive multimedia tools (e.g., eLearning modules, videos, audio, assessments, knowledge checks, interactive activities, and simulations).
• Create visually appealing content, graphics, visual organizers, templates, etc.
• Support the curation and development of Learning Pathways, Collections, and Role Plans on the Learning Management System (Cornerstone).

Project Management:

• Ensure content design and development timelines and milestones are met.
• Partner with the team to ensure tracking, reporting, and learning administration activities are planned and aligned with the learning strategy.

Graphic Design & Communications:

• Create graphics and visual aids to support stakeholder communication materials and content deliverables.
• Support the creation of marketing and communication collateral (e.g., walkaround decks, FAQs).

Learning Measurement:

• Design assessments and evaluation strategies to measure the effectiveness of learning programs.
• Recommend improvements based on data analysis.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in instructional design and with instructional technology.
• In-depth knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE).
• Strong lesson and curriculum planning skills.
• Proficiency in course development software (e.g., Articulate Storyline).
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Visual design skills (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint) and knowledge of data visualization and information graphics.
• Ability to storyboard.
• Ability to write effective instructional copy, audio scripts, and video scripts.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of assessment and evaluation methods.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (4 years)
• 5+ years' relevant experience in instructional design, project management and performance improvement in a business setting. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent (7 plus years) Degree, Focus: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Education minor or major.
• Strong understanding of financial industry.
• Experience in working within a global, matrixed organization.
• Background and proven skills in graphic design.
• Sharp business insight, self-starter, comfortable with contributing and taking a proactive approach while on a project.
• Strong executive presence, ability to work with executive stakeholders.

About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of 2024. With our team of more than 20,000 people in 20 countries, we advise, manage and protect assets and income of more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

The estimated base salary for this role is $77,100 - $133,100 / year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.Full timeExemptHuman CapitalHR Human Resources