Job Description

Description

Role: Learning Media Specialist

Location: Chennai, India

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

The role:

As a Learning Media Specialist, you would be a part of the Learning Solutions team and will produce a wide range of learning content (e.g. screen-captured videos, interactive walkthroughs, infographics, animation, audio and video) to support global communities of learners and guide practitioners across ICON PLC.

You will work closely with Learning Designers, Subject Matter Experts across functionality in the business and Learning and Development specialists in ICON University to produce relevant, purposeful, engaging and interactive, learning experiences.

Responsibilities:

Develops, publishes and maintains libraries of learning content shared across the team

Works within defined processes and methodologies, and proposes improvements to processes and methods, to ensure quality standards are achieved

Provides mentorship and aid to colleagues with less experience; trains and upskill the ICON university team in media design and pre-production

Identifies and proposes opportunities for innovation and improvement drawing own personal experience, standard methodology in a rapidly-changing industry and active knowledge sharing with peers

Ensures efficiency in daily routines and support a quality service; solving problems as they arise with technical expertise and a sound understanding of precedent

May design and deliver structured training appropriate to the need and audience (e.g. workshops, one-to-one, online deliver to remote tutors, etc.)

Your experience:

A link to your portfolio of work would be a pre-requisite to this role. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience in media design and production preferably in a learning context (ADDIE, Graphic Design and Image Manipulation, Audio, Video, Animation, Simulation/Screen-Casts etc.)

Understanding of the concepts and theories of digital design applied in a practical context (Design Thinking, Color Theory, Typography and Visual Hierarchy)

Experience using Content Management Systems tools is advantageous.

Expert in a range of production tools (Articulate 360 suite of Apps, Evolve, Adapt Framework, Vyond, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, illustrator, Photoshop and Captivate)

Experience in developing motion graphics videos (using After Effects)

Strong visual communications and a storytelling sensibility. Ability to storyboard and wireframe subject matter at the design stage is important

Proven Interaction Design and User Experience (UX) skills as evidenced in your portfolio

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good Project Management skills. Must have the ability to handle challenging projects and be meticulous with detail. Experience of using PM tools is an advantage (e.g. WRIKE)

Experience in digital learning, SCORM, learning management systems and the ADDIE methodology is not essential but a very desirable attribute.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals - both ours and yours.

We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans - and related benefits such as life assurance - so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you'll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.