Senior Leadership Development Designer

• Investigate subject matter and business needs by asking insightful questions, seeking feedback and developing an instructional design strategy that aligns with organizational goals
  
  
• Effectively influence business partners and leaders to adopt design recommendations and pivot to alternate solutions 
  
  
• Deliver engaging live and virtual facilitation by creating space for dialogue, adapting to participant needs, and bringing confidence, presence and credibility to every session. 
  
  
• Adjust content in real time and use facilitation techniques that draw out perspectives, deepen understanding and connect concepts to practical application. 
  
  
• Apply multiple design software tools (Articulate, Adobe Suite, Vyond, Google Sites, etc.) to create meaningful and memorable learning content
  
  
• Develop and incorporate engaging stories, activities, graphics and interactions to create learning content
  
  
• Lead the adoption of new learning technologies, formats and delivery channels to continuously enhance the learning experience
  
  
• Leverage deep expertise and experience as a learning professional, along with internal and external business acumen, to ensure content remains relevant, current and valuable to Kohl’s learners
  
  
• Lead self and peers in learning projects, including defining project scope, budget, risks and timelines in collaboration with business partners and leaders
  
  
• Design and implement evaluation strategies to measure the learning experience's satisfaction and impact and inform future content development
  
  
• Advise HR Operations regarding content deployment through the Learning Management System (Workday) and/or communication strategy
  
  
• Mentor others in learning concepts, design tools and implementation strategies
  
  
• Additional tasks may be assigned
  
  

• Strong written and verbal consulting and communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages to achieve desired outcomes
  
  
• Expertise in one or more design software tools, such as Articulate, Adobe Suite, Google Suite and Vyond
  
  
• Expert facilitation skills for both in-person and virtual environments 
  
  
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  
  
• Curiosity, continual learning and the ability to mentor others in the latest instructional design trends and technologies
  
  
• Experience in designing evaluation strategies and analyzing data to measure the effectiveness and impact of learning programs
  
  
• Commitment to continuous improvement through peer, manager and organization feedback
  
  
• Confidence in using AI technology responsibly and effectively to enhance and expedite the learning design process
  
  
• Experience in consulting and navigating complex, ambiguous organizational challenges
  
  
• Experience in peer leadership, fostering positive project team dynamics and contributing to successful outcomes.
  
  
• Occasional overnight travel
  
  

• 5+ years of relevant experience in the Learning and Development field 
  
  
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Instructional Design or Adult Learning 
  
  
• Experience with assessment tools such as CliftonStrengths, DiSC, etc.