Specialist, Content Developer
Pearson is hiring an Instructional Designer (Specialist, Content Developer) to build enterprise‑grade learning experiences that drive measurable workforce outcomes. This role sits at the center of our Enterprise Content & Training (ECT) business—designing learning solutions that connect skills to job roles and business impact, not just standalone courses.
The Learning Scientist/Instructional Designer plays a strategic role in shaping high‑impact learning experiences for clients. This position blends deep expertise in training needs discovery, instructional design, and stakeholder engagement to deliver solutions that drive measurable performance outcomes. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor who can translate business challenges into effective learning strategies and guide clients through the full lifecycle of training development.
Key Responsibilities
Client Discovery & Needs Analysis
Lead comprehensive training needs assessments through interviews, workshops, surveys, and data analysis.
Partner with client stakeholders to understand business goals, performance gaps, audience profiles, and success metrics.
Translate discovery insights into clear learning objectives, solution recommendations, and project scopes.
Learning Strategy & Solution Design
Design end‑to‑end learning solutions, including instructor‑led training, eLearning, blended programs, performance support, and digital learning assets.
Develop high‑level design documents, storyboards, and curriculum frameworks aligned to client requirements.
Ensure learning solutions incorporate adult learning principles, accessibility standards, and modern instructional methodologies.
Project Leadership & Collaboration
Serve as Instructional Design lead on client engagements.
Collaborate with subject matter experts, designers, facilitators, and technical teams to bring learning solutions to life.
Provide thought leadership on best practices, emerging learning technologies, and industry trends.
Quality Assurance & Evaluation
Oversee quality reviews of learning materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and instructional effectiveness.
Develop evaluation strategies to measure learning impact and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
Support clients in implementing learning programs and interpreting performance data.
Qualifications
Experience in learning consulting, instructional design, or organizational development.
Proven ability to lead client discovery sessions and translate insights into actionable learning strategies.
Strong portfolio demonstrating design of complex or large‑scale learning solutions.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
Familiarity with learning technologies, authoring tools, and LMS platforms.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work in fast‑paced, client‑focused environments.
Preferred Attributes
Strategic thinker with a consultative mindset.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shaping structure from discovery insights.
Passion for creating engaging, learner‑centric experiences.
Strong analytical skills and a data‑driven approach to solution design.
Certificate or advanced degree in instructional design, learning science, or related areas.
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows: The minimum full‑time salary range is between $80,000 to $105,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is provided. Applications will be accepted through July 20, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
Who we are
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world’s lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E‑Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
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Specialist, Content Developer
Pearson · Multiple locations ·
- Pay:
- $80,000-$105,000/yr
- Job type:
- Full Time
About Pearson
At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always reexamining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology—and each other to surpass these boundaries—we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.
Pearson’s Online & Blended Learning K-12 group provides high-quality, highly accountable online education solutions to schools, school districts and students in grades K-12. The group, formerly known as Connections Education, is based in Columbia, Maryland and has been named a “Top Workplace” by the Baltimore Sun for three consecutive years and a “Best Place to Work” by Baltimore magazine. Recognized for its outstanding curriculum, high-quality teachers and leadership, Pearson Online & Blended Learning is committed to expanding quality education through technology, and helping students achieve both academic and personal success.
Pearson Online & Blended Learning is focused on providing a flexible work environment to its employees, including the ability to work from home on a regular basis in most positions. We believe that flexibility in work/life balance is a critical part of our culture and employee satisfaction, and we are proud to provide to our employees the ability to work from anywhere, anytime. In exchange, we require that employees have the appropriate means to work remotely, including adherence to our work at home policies regarding home office setup, including but not limited to privacy of records, technology standards, equipment standards and expectations.
The following equipment will be provided to you by the company as a full-time employee:
- Laptop and phone
- Headset
The following equipment will need to be provided by you, as the employee, when working from home:
- 2nd monitor (required)
- Mouse (required)
- Keyboard (required)